Anyone ever develop posterior tibialitis?

Sleeved 2/15. I'm having one heck of a time getting exercise in. First I had pleural effusion, which made it impossible to breathe much less work out for nearly 8 weeks. Now there's something else.

My ankle actually began hurting back in October. It didn't always hurt, so I attributed the pain to working out after many years away. Over the months it became gradually worse to the point it aches all the time. Finally saw my primary about it. She told me it's the tendon that goes around the inside part of your ankle.

Bad thing is that it attaches to your arch. You can develop flat feet if you don't take care of it. So, I'm back to no real cardio for now. I am going to start swimming laps once I replace the swimsuit that's falling off of me.

But so frustrated. And worried. I do not want flat feet! Anyone else had this? What did you do?

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, yes I have this. 5 years ago it started, but no tear was detected by the orthopedic surgeon. She put me in a boot, which I wore over 6 months. Then I went to a formed ankle brace and wore that for about a year. I can still feel it and I am careful. I can not go on my tip toes on that one foot - ever.

I am careful to buy shoes with excellent arch support, I can walk, run, bicycle any activity except tip toe stuff, ie: dance activities.

Thank you. I'm glad to hear there's light at the end of the tunnel.

I had a boot for my other leg when I broke it, but it disappeared in a move. TBH I'd feel better if he put me in something that protects the tendon. I scared myself when I read it could lead to a fallen arch.