DON'T WASTE TIME SEEING THE WRONG SPECIALIST!

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I was at mile 11 of a Half Marathon when it happened.  Searing pain in the bottom of my foot.  It was like nothing like I had felt before - shoot, I was feeling do good!!  ⠀

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I limped to the finish line, but it left me unable to walk. I knew this was more than normal aches & pains of distance running. I humbled my 40-yr-old self & went to my Dr.  She prescribed meds & referred to a specialist.  After weeks of waiting & crawling through my house, the response from the "specialist" was, “Well, you DID run a half-marathon...”  WHAT?!? I couldn’t walk 2 weeks later - this is NOT normal!  Though aware of my knowledge of injuries, she disregarded my questions & concerns. It was clear she was not truly LISTENING to me.⠀

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If I couldn’t get her to listen & take me seriously with MY background, how would YOU?? You don’t stand a chance.  ⠀

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I took matters into my own hands & found a second opinion. This time, I was treated with respect & was listened to. The search began. Each referral, each study, each follow-up took more & more time.  Finally, after 5 months, I learned I had a significant tendon tear!  Into a boot & no weight bearing.  Ugh - We had wasted so much precious time in the early phases!  Had I known sooner, I had so many options. Now, I was so behind the curve & unsure I could fully heal.  I was ticked!! ⠀

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Had I listened to the first specialist, the under-estimation of the problem would have left me running again way too soon, likely developing a full tear… and surgery. ⠀

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What if YOU were in the same situation?  Would YOU know better? Would you know when & how to find someone who listens & takes you seriously? ⠀

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💗, Kristen

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