1. Community
  2. Injury and accidents
  3. Foot and Toe Problems

worried a lot

Posted , 2 users are following.

bailyBoo02511
bailyBoo02511

I am one week tomorrow a displaced fith metatarsal .I go to the ortho on the 23 on this month . I am in a black boot up to my knee the dr said it can come off at night .I have not pain little bruising and take no meds Ido feel a little put in one spot on the middle on my side of the foot when i lift it with the boot on . To tell the truth I am just worried sick not know until over another week what kind of fracture I have I did go back to the er to see if boot was on right PA told me she had the same thing I may or may not have to have surgery .I uess I worry so much as I lost my husband a few years ago he was hit from behind broke neck c=2 c=3 then right after kidney issues then right onto cancer he passed away I then became afraid of life dealing with all that .I just hope I am ok I am afraid what if I can't walk again I hope this passes . Wishing everyone a speedy recovery oh yea the first dr said some thing about a pin she said its not major surgery .tks again

0 likes, 16 replies

16 Replies

Next
  • catherine_19686
    catherine_19686 bailyBoo02511

    Posted

    Your have had a very hard time I hope everything gets better after this .the bone in foot is slow to heal due to circulation they say the boot is a good support especially when the start letting you put a little weight on it I know it is very uncomfortable and heavy. I have mine on 8 weeks iwear it day and night this last 2 weeks I take boot off to wash foot and exercise ankle so it doesn't go stiff.I know it is very hard to sit and do nothing but in long time it will pay.I found reading and puzzle books a help sitting in the house on your on time goes very slow.
  • bailyBoo02511
    bailyBoo02511

    Posted

    Thank you Catherine.  I just got some of my puzzles and books out this morning this is helping .tks for your support hope you are feeling better today .Hugs Baily
    • catherine_19686
      catherine_19686 bailyBoo02511

      Posted

      Delighted they helped another thing that helps me is a jigsaw it helps to keep the mind active and not doing the same thing all day keep thinking positive in another week you will notice an improvement in the beginning I wouldn't go out at all now I am going into shops and going out with anyone who will take me. I don't feel as aiquard hope you are feeling better Catherine
  • bailyBoo02511
    bailyBoo02511

    Posted

    Hi Catherine,

    When to family dr yesterday got my blood work done talked to him about what happen feel better today got my foot eleved high and in better frame of mind. smile I am going to keep positive and just wait this out .I guess I am glad it summer I live in Orlando Fl so it pretty hot now I hopw by the time Oct gets here I be ok again , I gotta watch out I been watching QVC LOL Well looks like your gonning be on your way out the door soon and back into your life outside again ,smile I am wishing you the very best in your health and wellness . I been in the house only out once to Dr got my scooter to get around in the house .How long was it before you left the house is this something you wait unti lyou are healed all the way or does it get better and you can go to dinner or a movie tks in advance .Hugs Baily

    • catherine_19686
      catherine_19686 bailyBoo02511

      Posted

      I went to the hairdressers the second week.got it very hard but was in great form that I did it

      Went shopping with my daughter sat in car while she shopped went for dinner once a week. Anyone who is willing to take me out I go I live in ireland country monaghan we had a couple of good weeks now it is back to showery I got word today to go for dexa scan to check for osteoporosis. Keep smiling 😃Catherine

  • bailyBoo02511
    bailyBoo02511

    Posted

    Great  new !!!!!! I  went to the ortho today he took ex ray's told me I can start walking in the boot .I can't believe it

    I am so so happy I did everything I was told keep my foot elevated drank a lot of water I HOPE THIS GIVES HOPE TO OTHERS .I will look on this board to give support to help others anyway I CAN .I never thought I HEAR THAT TODAY .i AM SO HAPPY NOW I can start my job at Disney p/t I feel blessed  .He said altogerther it talk about 6 8 weeks to heel fully  .blessing to all hope you all a speedy recovery .and thank you for being here when I really needed someone 

    Hugs Baily

    • catherine_19686
      catherine_19686 bailyBoo02511

      Posted

      Delighted to hear your good news take it easy and don't do to much to soon it will be great to get out and meet your friends. I'm back to see my orthopaedic Dr. Monday l hope my news is good after 10 weeks look after your self.

    • catherine_19686
      catherine_19686 bailyBoo02511

      Posted

      Had dexa scan today showed I have osteoporosis in hips and spine. foot is starting to heal and I can take boot off at night and put more weight on foot hopefully I will have boot off in 2 weeks and go to phisio.and get of cruches after that I will have to get treatment for the osteoporosis .it will take a few years to sort it.but with medicine diet and exercise it can be improved over time
    • bailyBoo02511
      bailyBoo02511 catherine_19686

      Posted

      Catherine ,I am so glad you get to take the boot off at night that is wonderful,and the boot off in two week great news !!! I am happy for you .yes the osteoporosis can be taken care of with diet and exercise I also am on my way to that I have what comes before that a mild case so as soon as I back on my feet I am going to the y again doing weights 3 times a week in classes and I already changed my diet .in the 3 weeks i lost 8 lbs already gave up sode lots of water . I did walk about 45 mins a night but I now need to add weights . I still have not walked it starting my 4th week tomorrow night . I will try to put my heel down on Wed . I am stil afraid but the Orotho said I was done no need to come back I don't get it. But he a good Dr he trained in sports med worked in the Army as a trama surgeon. So I am sure he knows best I will get another exray next week to be sure I think . I just afraid to walk on it but I read something called wolfs therory .OK keep me updated And I am sure you will be ok I been eating cheese spainch almond milk eggs to build my bones up while sitting here vit d and calcuim I trying to change a lot after this fall. well sending you a hug Baily

    • catherine_19686
      catherine_19686 bailyBoo02511

      Posted

      Baily delighted you are starting to move out and about. I got phone call from family Dr today she got results of dexa scan and wants to see me about them .the orthopaedic Dr said foot was not healed the bone is porous and walking and putting weigh on it will stimulate the bone to heal he doesn't want to see me again if this doesn't work I will have to see a different specialist. I always walk 45 min a day before I fell I drink milk eat spinish cabbage brocally yourget chease so I don't know what Dr is going to say tomorrow but I know they said osteoporosis is very bad in hip wouldn't take much for them to crack .would love to go on cruse I am sure you will have a great time I was to go to Spain Costa del sol 2 weeks after I fell with my 2 sisters but had to cancel Dr wouldn't let me go. Best of luck hope walking goes well. Catherine

    • bailyBoo02511
      bailyBoo02511 catherine_19686

      Posted

      Catherine,

      I Hope all goes well when you see your family Dr .Let me know. I will say a pray for you tonight , Yes I am eating a lots of cheese milk spainch yogurt also .I am joinning the gym as soon as this gets better to build bone strenght you will heal but maybe with more work I think I am doing something like walking to help bone heal .I will check back tommorow .wishing you the best of luck . sending you a hug hope you feel it.

      Baily

          I talked to the nurse this morning and she said there was healing and to walk on full foot just like I was walking with cruches so I did today .I even went outside not pain a little swelling so I am resting now and elevating my foot .

    • bailyBoo02511
      bailyBoo02511 catherine_19686

      Posted

      Catherine ,

       I take wellesse sugar free  liquid calcium &vitamin d3 and I take 5,000 vitamin d  Plus I also take    lots and lots of spinishand broccoili ,tons of yogurt and also egg yokes ,I am thinking of you today, hugs Baily

    • catherine_19686
      catherine_19686 bailyBoo02511

      Posted

      Baily

      I was with Dr and was prescribed Tevanate70mg once a week calcium chew 2 tablets a day and vitiman D .Dr said the problem is as a result of having a hysterectomy when I was 35 years I should have been prescribed HRT till I was 55 years and I wasn't. Back then they weren't as quickly at prescribing it I have to take this medication for 2 weeks and go back to Dr.for tests as there us side effects. Hope you are moving out and about even a short distance I went to the end of the row of house's yesterday it's a short distance but took me 20 minutes the cruches and boot.if it stops raining I'll try again later. Catherine

    • bailyBoo02511
      bailyBoo02511 catherine_19686

      Posted

      Catherine,

      I glad it's all being work on I am sure with the meds it will help you . I did about the same thing yesterday . I to my family Dr also today he will be talking to the ortho tomorrow to confirm everything I think he want to see the xray's But the nurse said I was healing good up at the ortho when my Dr called today the Dr was in surgery today so they will talk tomorrow .I went to the mall after and had lunch my Dr wants me on vitimam c as well so I am hope to be back on my feet in another 3=4 weeks i will getting another xray next week to feel ok about everything .I am happy your doing well .Keep me posted and I will do the same Hugs  Baily

Back to top
Next

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.