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by Michele
(Perth. Australia)
Hi, I somehow missed 2 high steps and had a "flying"fall. The ED department said I had a pseudo jones fracture. My foot had been very swollen and bruised ( mid foot also) with swelling abating during the last week. Instructed by hospital to non weight bearing for 4 weeks in a air cast boot. Still painful in both sides of upper ankle and swollen midfoot below toes. After just seeing Orthopedic Dr who lightly examined my foot by pressing lightly on one side like checking for a pulse was told to begin weight bearing with no boot in two weeks.He said fracture had healed. During traveling home after mild exam I suffered very severe pain which even after strong pain relief was present until the next day. I had tried to weight bear in boot yesterday and this morning my foot is swollen and painful again. I am not sure what to do. I don't want to not do what I am told, but at the same time I don't want to do anything which will make it worse. I am a 57 year woman. Your advice would be appreciated.
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