Like Mind, Like Body Aaron's Journey to Recovery from Foot Pain
Nov 15, 2017
Aaron's life took a dramatic turn after he developed debilitating foot pain that led him through a maze of medical treatments. From using a scooter and battling depression to discovering the mindbody approach, he found hope in unexpected places. He shares his journey of gradual recovery through group support, journaling, and confronting deep-seated emotions. Ultimately, Aaron embraces running again, discovering joy and a new perspective on pain and healing. His insights encourage others to seek emotional causes and not just physical solutions.
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Sudden Running Injury Escalates Quickly
- Aaron's foot pain began suddenly while running and worsened after a weekend on his feet.
- Multiple doctors diagnosed issues like Morton's neuroma and tarsal tunnel, leading to injections and escalating treatments.
Invasive Treatments And Worsening Pain
- Doctors tried steroid injections, sclerosing alcohol shots, and considered nerve-removal surgery with a 15% failure risk.
- Pain spread to both feet and ankles, and Aaron was told he might have RSD, prompting sympathetic nerve blocks.
Life Shrinks: Scooter, No Sleep, Cognitive Fog
- Within six months Aaron went from running to using a scooter and suffered severe sleep loss because blankets touching his foot caused burning pain.
- He was on high-dose Lyrica which impaired his cognition and compounded work and family stress.