The pain was the worst in the morning. But if I took some time and stretched my foot before I got out of bed, it was better.
My podiatrist, Dr Robert Taylor, did xrays and I was diagnosed with posterior tibial tendonitis.
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. It occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result, the tendon may not be able to provide stability and support for the arch of the foot, resulting in flatfoot.
Most patients can be treated without surgery, using orthotics, braces and anti-inflammatory medication. I had been talking about 1000 mg of ibuprofen but my stomach was bothering me. Dr Taylor prescribed Mobic (Meloxicam) as I only need to take it once a day for relief. I will wear my shoe inserts and hope that this tendonitis recovers without having to have a surgical repair.
Dr Taylor says he sees this injury alot in people who have recently been to Washington DC, New York City, San Francisco or Las Vegas. These are cities you do quite a bit of walking. I guess that vacation was bad for my health! This won't slow me down too much! I've got other vacations planned!
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