Real Novice wrote:
The lessons here: first, verify diagnoses before making drastic changes; second, implement changes gradually rather than suddenly. Sounds like you didn't use a lot of common sense here. If you were switching to minimalist running, you wouldn't do it cold turkey either.
You're absolutely right. I just wish I had a second chance to impliment this wisdom. Now all I can do is chop up the doctor who led me down this path.