It never rains.....................

[brucie1996]

I went over on my left foot on Sunday I have broken my 5th metatarsal & cracked all across my foot!!!! First time I broken a bone I am 57 I have to see the O/P on Monday feeling very sorry for my self has anyone done the same? How long did it take to recover?

[Everhelpful]

Metatarsals? They were toes in the 50's.

[Sqad]

No....I haven't......but you are in good company...David Beckham has.....

Recovery time depends upon the union of the bone which depends upon a good blood supply and the method of treatment.
If operative treatment is avoided and you rest, then we are looking at about 6-8 weeks.

[robert551069]

To help to avoid breakages and to strengthen her bones, my 80 year old wife takes soluble Adcal tablets (calcium)
Best wishes for a speedy recovery,brucie1996

[brucie1996]

The doctor in A&E said I could not have done that much damage going over on my foot. I did have a hysterectomy 8years ago I had a scan 5-6 years ago my bones was way above average of can they have lost density to the point I now have brittle bones?

[cathfromsaron]

ouch & get well soon! cath x