u/Both_Beach7633

Had an avulsion fracture on the base of my 5th metatarsal. I was in a boot for six weeks. I’m on the 5th day of transitioning. Probably stayed in my shoe too long on my 4th day. I feel like my joints,muscles,and gait will never be right again. It’s painful to walk correctly.. It’s very sore. Is this normal?? The more you work it out, and walk will it get better? I bought some brooks glycerin 23 to transition into.. Should I wear a compression wrap in my shoe to help? Just feeling flustered.. Instructions as follows:

I had an injury at work when I was walking down the steps and missed the last 2. I twisted my foot and went straight to the emergency room. Was told it was just a sprain.

Waited 2 weeks and went to an orthopedic clinic that took another Xray. Said it was a grade 2 sprain. Put me in a boot.

Went back 2 weeks later for another Xray. 4 weeks since injury. They said they missed a fracture on the base of my 5th metatarsal bone. Kept me in a boot. Didn’t tell me exactly what kind of fracture. Did some research and found it to be an avulsion fracture.

Had an mri done and it said I only had the fracture. I’m at 7 weeks now and still have some pain. Can’t put weight on it barefooted. Very sore. I have another appointment next week. 8 weeks since injury and 6 weeks in boot at my appointment next week.

I don’t feel like it’s healed. Is it normal to still not be able to put bare weight on it yet at 7 weeks? I could in a good sole shoe but not barefooted. Seems like the boot has made it much more sore. Is this normal?

I have the worst pain in the morning. Feels like the blood just rushes to my foot. It’s very sensitive and aches. I just don’t feel like it’s ever going to heal. I was hoping at my 8 week appointment next week they would give me some good news. At least transition me into a good shoe. I just don’t see it happening because it’s so sore and still painful to put my weight on it barefoot. I do fine if I’m in my boot.

Is it normal to not be able to put weight on it at first even after it healed? I don’t feel like I have enough stability yet. Too sore.