I broke my fifth metatarsal about 6 weeks ago. I was told it was in between the heal on its own or surgery, so he went with a half cast. I have horrible circulation to my feet, so i undo the wrap at night and loosen it, otherwise i wake up with no feeling in my feet. Three weeks into it the doc said it was getting better. I've kind of slacked a little in caring for it. Been smoking a little (i know. i've stopped again), and started walking on it about 5 weeks into it a little and now i'm walking a bunch. Last night I moved it in a weird way and it HURT! Prior to that i could feel this really strange, not painful sensation near the break when i wiggle my toes, like something is moving wierd. Could that be the bone or what else!? Regardless, I have more pain now probably from walking (I stopped walking on it) and am pretty sure it hasn't healed. The doctor said if it doesn't heal in the next month I would need surgery. Should I just wait it out and keep a half cast until it heals or go for the surgery? I've heard so many awful storeis about surgery... Thanks for the help! Any other recommendations are also appreciated...
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