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How Long Does It Take For A Walking Boot To Heal A Stress Fracture?

Around November I found out I had a stress fracture after not being able to walk without my right foot hurting terribly. After 4 weeks, I was able to take it off. I just had to go easy on it. Well almost two months later, it starting hurting again. I had to get an MRI and My stress fracture healed up. I was put back in the boot for another 4 weeks since it was still painful. Until Feb 26. Now, it s May and my foot it s starting to hurt again. The area where it hurts, it swells. I m just curious on what to do.
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Primary symptom of a broken bone is pain. The pain often begins toward the end of an activity and resolves with rest.

If the injury is not recognized or if the symptoms are ignored, the pain will begin earlier during the exercise and continue even after the activity or exercise is finished.

Also check the pain may be due to cellulitis or plantar fasciitis or mirror neuroma or bony spurs.

Eat sufficient amount of calcium contain food. Use pain killer like Aceclofenac, Naprosyn or Ibuprofen. Elevate the leg, avoid tight shoes aggravate the pain. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Long Does It Take For A Walking Boot To Heal A Stress Fracture?

Hi, Primary symptom of a broken bone is pain. The pain often begins toward the end of an activity and resolves with rest. If the injury is not recognized or if the symptoms are ignored, the pain will begin earlier during the exercise and continue even after the activity or exercise is finished. Also check the pain may be due to cellulitis or plantar fasciitis or mirror neuroma or bony spurs. Eat sufficient amount of calcium contain food. Use pain killer like Aceclofenac, Naprosyn or Ibuprofen. Elevate the leg, avoid tight shoes aggravate the pain. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.