Friday was an interesting day for me. It started out with what was supposed to be a 12 mile run. My running friends and I are starting to taper before the marathon, which is in 2 weeks. (I can't believe it!) We did a 20 mile run in Draper last week (or should I say we ran UP Draper b/c it was ALL hills) Anyway, that run went ok. My right leg was sort of cramping up at the end but I attributed it to too much water and not enough Gatorade. It was fine over the weekend and for my Monday run. Wednesday we did 7 miles and my right leg was a little stiff. My outer knee sort of throbbed but nothing serious. I stretched it, etc. But after about 4-5 miles into our Friday run, I told my friends I had to stop. I couldn't finish the run b/c the pain in my knee was so bad. I wanted to cry. I had pushed through it as much as I could, but knowing I was still about 3-4 miles from home, I had to turn back. I was thinking to myself, "This is not acceptable! This is not a choice!" I was so mad to think of all the work I have done to prepare for this. We have kept our mileage at a minimum. We rest every other day. I stretch alot. I cross train. Why is this happening?! I wrote about it HERE if you want to read more (if you're bored to death with my running stories, skip this part). I am going to make an appointment with the PT this week. I hope he can help! Jared massaged it well this weekend so I think that will also do some good. I am trying not to freak out, but it's very difficult.
Later that day, I had my appointment with the ENT. I have been suffering (as you know too well) with this sinus/allergy stuff since June and it's just killing me. This past week has been an improvement. I can sleep through the night without heavy drugs and I can breathe through my nose, great progress. So, after describing my problems to the Dr. and all the drugs I have tried, the Dr. did some exams on my ears, nose, and throat (thus earning his title) but of course that didn't tell him much. He said we really need to do a CT scan to discover what the problem is. Ugh. This is not what I wanted to hear. First of all, I have no insurance. So just casually doing a CT scan is a big deal for me. I am paying for this people! But don't worry, they gave me a discount so it's only $360 out of my pocket. What a relief! I had a hard time believing that it was really necessary, but I have been miserable for months and I didn't want this appointment to be a waste, so I agreed. The good news is, the scan revealed that I do not have a structural issue going on, like a deviated septum, or something like that. It also showed that my sinuses are severely infected, especially the right. (Yes, this we already know). The bad news is, to remedy my situation, the Dr. thinks that we should do MORE antibiotics (seriously!?) a steroid nasal spray, and see how that goes. Since I have already done 2 courses of antibiotics and it hasn't worked, I am not a big fan. However, I realize this is not the Dr's fault and it's all we can do for now. So I'm out $200 (partial payment) and I still haven't even gotten my prescriptions yet... suffice to say, I wasn't in the best mood on Friday.
8 comments:
Oh man Robyn that is a bunch of terrible news. I hope you get feeling better soon. I cannot imagine your worry over you knee after this much training and work! Keep us posted!
I hope these recommendations help clear up that infection, Yuck! And I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers about your knee. I know you have been working so hard, I hate if your knee is going to put a damper on the whole thing.
Oh, man. I hope your knee gets better soon! It would just be plain wrong to do all that training and then be out of commission.
Sinuses suck. That's all I have to say about that. (well, almost) Max gets sinus infections, too, and they are notoriously hard to clear up -- they seem to always last about a month! Blah. Hope you're completely well soon.
Bummer and bummer again!
Sorry about the leg AND the sinuses. Hopefully, you will eventually be made whole again! :)
I'm so sorry. I'm freaking out for you right now too (my blasted IT band kept me from doing a marathon years ago--I couldn't even walk for about a week). ICE works wonders and my PT had me do lunge-like stretches where I totally pushed my hip outward. I had to seriously stretch and ice my knee and hip for hours. I hope your PT can help. You're almost there!
Ugh! Do you want to go out for a beer? JK! Hee Hee
Robyn I am so sorry all of this is coming down on you at once, but I know you are a resilient woman and things will get better. I am thinking of you!
I hope your knee gets better.
I told you my opinion about Dr. Parson. I hope he is what you want or I'd really suggest switching to Dr. Robins. I understand that's probably hard without insurance.
oh no! how can this be? I kept thinking...you know, you put all this work and you are a willing body to do something expectacular and should not have to deal with these issues....I hope things start looking better, but seriously more antibiotics? That just sounds bad...I just hope you find a good fix and feel better...your spirit is a fighter and you will come through one way or another. hang in there.
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