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Dr removed my cast after a break in my fifth metatarsal - wore the cast for 7 weeks and have been trying to walk for 8 days now. I started with the knee scooter, crutches (didn't work), walker and now a cane. My ankle swells daily and the foot is very sore to walk on. Has anyone else experienced the SLOW recuperation? Also I was taking Advil and I think I'm allergic as I've had hives or welts show up on my waist/stomach area. I'm sure there's more that could go wrong but I'm getting tired of this!
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susan69134 annieo55
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I know what you mean about hives, I have to take antihistamines every day otherwise I swell up like a balloon, perhaps you could try a different pain med.
Hope you notice an improvement soon.
annieo55 susan69134
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david29115 annieo55
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annieo55 david29115
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wattie1951 annieo55
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I had 5 fractures in my metatarsals so like you plaster non weight bearing for 5 weeks then a boot which I was told to take off when I felt ready. Did for 2 weeks.
I used crutches, two while in plaster and down to one once out of the boot.
It took a while for the swelling to go (12 weeks) but I exercised my foot daily and went swimming every second day once the plaster was off. I also had to sit quite a bit with the leg elevated each day to reduce swelling.
I injured it at Easter - still was walking carefully over the summer but now am about 90% back to normal but it took a lot of hard work.
I am 64 so it does take longer if you are older.
Good luck - it is slow - but the exercise is essential. They told me a year to be 100% and that is probably about right
Alison
annieo55 wattie1951
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