Visit to the Doctor

So I have finally visited the doctor, an ankle specialist at KL Sports Medicine Centre which was conveniently located near my office, and I finally know what is wrong with me after so many years of  saying "my ankle is painful".

Verdict : Accessory Navicular Syndrome
Meaning : I have an extra bone in my foot that is holding my Posterior Tibial Tendon, it is quite uncommon and most people do not have it. Unfortunately however, I have been blessed with it.

 Above is what the doc drew out for me. 

The first image shows a normal persons foot. The navicular bone connected to the posterior tibial tendon.

The second image is  my foot. It has an extra tiny bone (the "accessory bone"), and that tiny bone holds my posterior tibial tendon, and connects to the navicular bone. The connection between these two (in red in the picture above) is now inflamed and irritated because I have been pushing myself with the walking and running. Below, the x-ray of my foot. In the circled part you can see the tiny accessory bone.

This has been the reason of my sharp pain! My previous post I circled the exact same spot, and now the x-ray and I finally know the cause!

Anyway, this condition is common with people who have flat feet and fallen arches, both of which I have.

So what is the treatment? Well the doctor told me I have to do a few things :

1. Wear my Arches CONSTANTLY! (something which I have not really been doing at all even though I have them)- I need to get proper arch support shoes for my daily use, and make sure I put the arches in whenever I run. These arches give relief to that area. 
2. As for the immediate problem now,he gave me this gel to rub on that area and also he told me to ice my foot to reduce the swelling. He told me to take it easy on the running for a few days and rest my feet. He said I can still run if I really wanted to (but I shouldn't), but I absolutely have to wear my arches. He kept stressing that they are incredibly important. 
3. I would need to go for some Physio therapy as well to strengthen my ankle etc. 

So yeah, these are the 3 things I have to do. The best thing tho, when I asked him if I would have to give up running for good, he said I don't have to!!! YAY!!!

He said I just gotta take it a little bit more easier and to not push myself too much and to wear arches.  

I am so relieved. :) I still have to take it easy the next few days, which kinda bums me out cause I got the jog for hope this Sunday which I am quite excited for. I will do that slowly, with my arches!

I was so scared in going to the doctor in fear of finding out that it is something extreme and I would have to give up running, but I am happy now that I know what it is and it is treatable.