I need medical advice.

[iamali]

I'm about 85% sure I have stress fracture in my right foot. I've had two others in the past and have a pretty good idea of what they feel like and how they present themselves.

So, should I go to my doctor and get a referral for the podiatrist or should I just wear the walking cast I have from the last fracture for a few weeks and see if it gets better?

[speckledfrog]

You should go see a doctor (I would try the cast for a week and see what happends. )

[MWOS]

Is the pain in the same exact spot as before?

If it's not, I'd go to the doctor because not all foot stress fractures are created equal

If it is, I'd wear the boot

But I am a TERRIBLE PATIENT. Ask my doctors.

[iamali]

The pain isn't in the exact same spot, it's a new one. I'm a terrible patient also (clearly) and I don't want to spend the $$$ or take the time off work if I don't have to.

[MWOS]

Apr 29, 2013 20:43:05 GMT -5 iamali said:

The pain isn't in the exact same spot, it's a new one. I'm a terrible patient also (clearly) and I don't want to spend the $$$ or take the time off work if I don't have to.

Depending on where it is, they may need to be more aggressive with treatment (crutches for 2 weeks, etc) to prevent surgery. I'd go in for this. Better to take the one afternoon off than the 6 weeks to recover post-op

[lime]

Go see the doctor.

Yes, it is an inconvenience, but your health is worth it.

[macmars45]

Go see your effing Dr.

Signed, still recovering from an ankle sprain & fracture 3 months later.

[nursewife]

See a doc. You don't want to mistreat it and seriously fuck it up.