I ended up going to an orthopaedic surgeon, who recommended an MRI. I got quite an extensive MRI on 2/2/2012 and after the follow up visit to the doctor last Thursday afternoon, he assured me that there was no stress fracture and nor was there any tendon tear. He showed me quite a few of the MRI prints. I was very relieved. He said it was primarily a very aggrevated case of tendonitis right at the lower left ankle. Well on Friday I stretched nicely and went out for a slow 4 mile run. The today - with Saturday and Sunday resting - I went out for a 5 mile run. Man, I'm looking forward to getting the base 7.6 back again! I'll have to keep the pace down for a while I think - at least initially, but boy does it feel good to run again!
I will continue to periodically ice the left lower leg - more out of precaution and 'maintenance' so to speak. I had asked for prayer for this on quite a few occasions, so I also see this as an answer to prayer along with the natural healing process which I believe God created anyway and works in and through as well.
I will continue to periodically ice the left lower leg - more out of precaution and 'maintenance' so to speak. I had asked for prayer for this on quite a few occasions, so I also see this as an answer to prayer along with the natural healing process which I believe God created anyway and works in and through as well.
