Ankle issues/pain help needed

So, I picked up kickboxing back in July, and my left ankle is giving me serious trouble.
I’ve had pain in this joint for as long as I can remember. I haven’t broken it, sprained it, or even strained it—nothing like that. About a year ago, though, I landed awkwardly and was limping for about a week. Since then, everything has been the same: if I step just slightly the wrong way, I get this sharp, stabbing pain.
It’s becoming a massive hurdle in my training... 🙂
Since I started training, I haven't been able to hit the heavy bag at all. Even a light low kick sends a bolt of pain straight through the ankle. 🤷 My only option is the front kick. I’ve actually developed a bad habit because of this; during sparring, I refuse to lead with my front leg. I rely entirely on my back leg, which is tough because my opponent notices I’m not using my lead foot and they exploit it immediately. 😠
I went in for some X-rays two months ago, and nothing was broken. The doctor suggested I buy a brace to stabilize the joint and hopefully dull the pain, specifically recommending the McDavid support by Corpus. I’ve been wearing it, but it hasn't changed anything—I still can't hit the bag without pain. 😢
I went back to the doctor, and now he’s recommending an MRI. He thinks the issue might be with my tendons or ligaments, and if that’s the case, surgery might be on the table.
I wanted to see if anyone else here deals with something similar. If you do, please let me know what works. Honestly, I really want to avoid surgery; I've always been pretty nervous about going under the knife. 😲
The pain is localized on the right side, specifically involving the superior peroneal retinaculum or the inferior peroneal retinaculum.

PLEASE HELP!

If the doc says you need surgery, just go for it... especially since you've been dealing with this pain for forever...😲

And honestly, if I have to wait two whole months just to get an MRI, how much longer am I going to be stuck waiting for the actual surgery? 🙂

I honestly think the fix for your issue is just a quick 20-minute procedure🙂

I went through something similar with my knee... it’s a bit gruesome to watch, but you'll get through it😁

It feels stupid trying to explain exactly what they did to my knee, and look, I'm not a doctor so I can't start acting like one... but you're out the door and heading home in 20 minutes, maybe a few times like that, haha

Adam King said:I suppose the fix for your issue is just a quick 20-minute procedure.🙂

I had something similar happen with my knee. It was probably a bit unpleasant to watch, but I guess you'll manage.😁

It would be pretty silly of me to try explaining what they did to my knee right now. I'm no doctor, so I shouldn't really be speculating... but you're home in 20 minutes, and then you just go through it a few more times, I guess.

What? Are you freaking out? Explain yourself, at least a little.🙂

Steven Wright10 said:What, did you lose your mind? Explain yourself, at least a little bit.🙂

Regenerating cartilage by drawing blood... just Google it. I'm pretty sure there are videos of these surgeries online. It’s basically they stick a needle in your knee, drain the blood, take it away, put it back, then stab you again to inject it right into the joint.😁

aaaaaaaaaaaa 😲

Does it hurt? Can I actually get anesthesia for an operation like this?

Zachary Fox70 said:aaaaaaaaaaaa 😲

does it hurt??? seriously, can I get some anesthesia for a surgery like this?

It’s gonna hurt if you’re acting like a little girl—you should probably just tough it out, right?

It hurts. But if you're a girl, you can probably handle a little pain.

I mean, I could, but how long does this actually last?