Re: Broken Fifth Metatarsal

Continuous pain in a fracture or sprain that has healed might be a condition called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, a very debilitating and progressive chronic pain disorder. Get checked within six months and it can be reversed. Don't wait, it becomes irreversible after this time. My mother has this from a sprained ankle a year ago. She has had nerve blocks, tens units, pain meds and is being treated at the University of Michigan for this disease. She is suffering so badly she wants to die. Please don't wait. Get a second opinion. Get a third, fourth fifth. I hope somehow this helps but I truly hope this is not what is causing your pain. Good luck.

Posted By Libbie Oconnell on July 21, 2004 at 20:44:31:

In Reply to: Broken Fifth Metatarsal posted by Lori on July 04, 2004 at 16:38:57:

Dr. Vivian Abrams, DPM
Podiatrist
The Shin Splint Compression Wrap applies gentle pressure on soft tissue next to the tibia (shin bone), helping prevent additional tearing of the soft tissue away from the tibia. Compression not only reduces additional damage, it alleviates pain and enhances the healing process.

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