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Fracture again!!..depression

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habui
habui

I had 5th Metatarsal fracture, about 2 years ago and I was in typical plaster of paris for 5 weeks. I belong to a south asian country and medical system is totally different there. For those 5 weeks, I stayed at home and wasn't allowed to walk, so I have no practice on crutches. Now, 2 weeks ago, I had again 5th metatarsal fracture, just by falling over while I was going on a trip, so, I am in the cast again. I live in Italy now, and the crutches suck(also because it's a hilly area). I started using a walking stand but hopping on one foot for 20, 25 feet is really tiring for my healthy leg. Also, I have stairs and uphill area right outside my place. Going to work through public transport is again a havoc because that bus is high. I am using a wheel chair to move in work place but people are like, 'why don't you do crutches for long distance(50 something feet) without sitting? it's not hard'...I think right now, no one is understanding me..only I know how painful and tired my healthy leg gets, hopping on it. People, over here, think that getting a lower leg cast and moving with it is not hard  [rolleyes]  I have started to become really depressed by this behaviour and also by my dependence on others. My bf is helping me as much as he can but I have become really sensitive and I feel like I am making him tired. I don't want to stress him. He says that it's just a thing of practice(using crutches or walking stand) and that he doesn't understand why is it tiring for me. I don't know what to do!!

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  • beth80030
    beth80030 habui

    Posted

    Oh no I totally feel your pain. Ihave this break too and im beyond frustrated. I have 2 kids and one has medical issues and we have to travel by a cpl busses and then through insanely busy train station which is tons of walking. You are not wrong or weak, crutches are very hard work and i can only go a cpl minutes without then almost falling from my other foot being weak. I have blisters in my armpits. Everyone says things to me like ohnyou need to get used to the crutches, and acting like im just complaining. They do not understand at all just how hard it is. Hang in there, you are not alone. Would love to hear how you are feeling now?? Wish i could give better advice but trust me you are notmwrong to use a wheelchair, i am trying to get one to take my son on these long trips for appointments because i know i wont make it lol.

    I never ever thought crutches were this hard vut i do not think anyone could go very long on them without having to stop. All my muscles hurt and people who have not experienced it do not realize..also if you are completely non weight bearing as i am( alot of common breaks heal better with weight beari g) its twice as hard on the crutches when you cannot even use your heal for a little support. So just tell everyone to let you be..you do not want to hurt yourself by doing too much either.

    • bailyBoo02511
      bailyBoo02511 beth80030

      Posted

      Beth ,

        My heart goes out to you .I can understand about how hard the crutches are I only lasted 1 day .,I got a knee scooter rented for 25.00 a week and it was the best thing I did for myself I can't think how I would make it with the scooter I was so afraid of falling I am 65 so not young anymore. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and hope you have a speedy recovery .hugs 2 u Baily

    • habui
      habui beth80030

      Posted

      I totally understand that Beth. I got the plaster off after four weeks and I am walking again but afraid to break it again smile However, till the plaster, it was hell, I got to depression stage but now, I feel so much better emotionally. Being on your feet, walking, is really a great blessing. I hope you'll be feeling better by now and will heal in no time. My love and prayers to you smile
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