(((hugs))) - on my way out, not much to say to that - can you get in with a different PT? Sorry the news wasn't better - at least you know what you are dealing with now.

I made it to the library on my bike! Bumps did hurt a bit, but I was able to avoid most of them. Leg is definately super weak and getting on and off was sort of painful. But I feel like now I can get at least a few places that are too far to walk! Shaunna - I would still try dropping your miles back and slowly building up. Run-walk or just run are both good as long as you go really, really slowly. I know you feel like you have tried it and you did the boot\crutches thing, but maybe you jumped back in too quickly? Also, have they thought about nerve problems? Like tarsal tunnel? MC - dont you feel justified in some ways now that you have a diagnosis? Now you know what you are treating and are up against. Surgery really should be your last resort - it doesnt always cure the pain, but often patients get pretty desperate they are willing to try anything. And it is pretty huge surgery. And you definately need a therapist who will work with you to achieve your goals and get you back to where you want to be. I feel like it is their place to help you learn from your mistakes (like if you increased your miles too fast to help you develop a plan where you go more slowly!), but not to tell you that you just cant run. In some ways, your therapist needs to be your cheerleader, helping you push yourself so you can get back to where you want to be even when it isnt fun. I was thrilled when my doctor understood that I wanted to run again and she said there was no reason I couldnt. When I talked with those who told me otherwise (granted, just a quick curbside!), I realized we had different goals and just ended the conversation pretty quickly and was glad I wasnt seeing him as my doctor!

Abba- I don't think that anyone has suggested tarsal tunnel, though reading about it I would say it's possible. I am still waiting for insurance to approve my MRI (they are taking forever since he order it with and without contrast). I was supposed to get it last week and see the doc again Monday but since I haven't gotten it yet, I am going to cancel Monday's appt. But I'm guessing that tarsal tunnel would show up on the MRI? I will do all my runs slow and throw in walks occasionally for awhile, building milage very slowly. I am going to try to run on the beach more too, I think the sand will have less impact. Thanks MC- It's good that you have a diagnosis, but it's not a good diagnosis. That's really tough. I agree with the others about finding another PT if you can. She totally shouldn't be judging you! I think all of us who have doctors tell us to stop running should get cards printed up that list all the benefits of running on the body