The thing about foot pain is that it really hinders your fun…..

I haven't hiked hardly at all for about four months.  It started out as "Plantar Fasciitis" that has taken everything from me.  I try to press on but the pain is just too much to bear.  Turns out my doctor may not have diagnosed me correctly.  I may have Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome in relation to my back?? Who the hell knew?  I've spent so much money on KT Tape and physical therapy as well as shoe inserts, foot wraps, tennis balls, elastic bands…..you name it and I have probably tried it.  If name it and I haven't tried it please let me know in the comment section what was so wonderful about the product you tried and why?
Hiking was my refuge.  It was my safe place.  It had become this thing that I began to do every day because it not only helped my physical body and how I felt but it helped me feel better mentally too.  Just a couple hours out there and I felt rejuvenated and ready to take on the world. Now, for the past few months all I have been able to do is venture out for a couple mile walk (if I can get out of the house at all) here or there and let me tell you I paid for it.  Days I wake up and my foot is on fire are days that I rarely move off the couch and get away from the ice pack or the heating pad.
It's really depressing having an invisible illness like fibromyalgia and then having more symptoms that you don't know what to do with.  Is my foot pain just part of the regular day to day of FM? Is this really a new symptom? I can't tell you how many boots and shoes I have returned to REI or just had to keep because they gave me zero pain relief.
I had such big plans for hiking this summer.  I wanted to try to do the John Muir Trail,  Parts of the PCT….heck, anywhere that I could carry my pack on my back but I found myself making plans and then pussing out for a shorter 3-5 mile hike.
My parents dog probably thinks I hate him because I haven't taken him for a hike in so long.
So, today is the day….pain or not.  I'm going on a hike.  It's hot outside but I don't care.  I will do at least an hour on the trail today.  I can't take this being in the house anymore.  I'm ready to scream!!!

These pics are from last May with my sister in law. Our first and last overnighter.  I would like to do it again!