d22
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Hello everyone, this is my first post here!
I self-diagnosed myself with a mid-shaft stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal after some extensive reading last night - all the symptoms described me to a tee, along with how it occurred (Went from no running to my first 5 mile run in under 6 weeks wearing tennis shoes....)
I can tell it is a minor break as there is no swelling or pain when walking. I really don't want to, but should I definitely still wear a walking boot for 4-6 weeks until it is healed properly? I was thinking some insoles and extra socks might be enough to keep the stress down on it, but my job involves alot of walking (3-6 miles a day).
This has really pissed me off and I am willing to do whatever it takes to heal, including wearing a walking boot if that is what I have to do...anyone with advice or experience???
I self-diagnosed myself with a mid-shaft stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal after some extensive reading last night - all the symptoms described me to a tee, along with how it occurred (Went from no running to my first 5 mile run in under 6 weeks wearing tennis shoes....)
I can tell it is a minor break as there is no swelling or pain when walking. I really don't want to, but should I definitely still wear a walking boot for 4-6 weeks until it is healed properly? I was thinking some insoles and extra socks might be enough to keep the stress down on it, but my job involves alot of walking (3-6 miles a day).
This has really pissed me off and I am willing to do whatever it takes to heal, including wearing a walking boot if that is what I have to do...anyone with advice or experience???