I went to the doctor last Friday because my foot had been hurting for about four days...the pain was bad enough that I couldn't bear weight on the ball of my foot, much less walk.
X-rays revealed that it wasn't a stress fracture. I'm now on Celebrex (yes, the old-man-arthritis medicine) and my foot is better.
I consulted with a foot and ankle specialist today. His verdict: I bruised the joint capsule, leading to inflammation. His recommendation: get some new shoes and don't wear flip-flops for a while.
I'm a little disappointed that I don't have to rush into the hospital for an emergency amputation. On the other hand, I'm relieved that I can travel to Chile tomorrow for a week of skiing and not worry about ruining my outdoor recreational future.
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