archiesdad
Midfield
7 mile managed today, again keeping the pace out of it and felt ok, ive had my Achilles scaned fletch in the past and told it curves and is not straight like it should be but they never offered me anything to fix it mind no op our anything
When you have something like that the nhs aren't really bothered that it will stop you running a 4min mile etc. You need to stress on them the importance of what you do (ie running) to your life and convince them that the issue is life limiting etc. (in a similar way to people who get boob jobs / sex changes etc on the nhs) Often its pot luck on the consultant you get. My mrs had an issue with her toe - she ended up asking for a second opinion via nhs as her first consultant refused to really do anything about it. the 2nd one did an operation within 4 weeks and now she's fully running again. If she hadn't asked she'd still be running in pain or not at all. In terms of NHS you don't need to see a doctor either as with most sports injuries they are rubbish - this just adds time. Best bet is call your surgery and ask which physio they use (it will be either city hospital or connect health) Get the number and self refer direct to them. They will get a physio to call you back and do a telephone consultation. This will save you loads of time and get you straight to the point of contact you need. Good luck.