It has been almost 8 weeks since this happened…
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It started out as excruciating pain, immense swelling, and severe bruising.
Many suggested a sprain.
My instinct… broken toe.
I elected to stay home from the doctor and treat it as a sprain.
I buddy wrapped it, grandma shoed it, elevated it, iced it, rested it.
The pain reduced, swelling shrank, bruising faded.
Still, something was not feeling right.
New York trip was just around the corner, so again,
I elected to self treat.
The last thing I wanted was a confirmation of my suspicion
and orders to stay off of it.
New York was wonderful each and every day
The foot was painful each and every night.
Finally, after still knowing that something was not quite right,
concerned about numbness and achiness that still remained,
I succumbed and made an appointment with a doctor.
Today, an xray confirms my instincts.
I have been walking on a broken toe for 8 weeks.
The doctor told me to expect at least another month before my feet returned to normal.
Next time, I will trust my instincts sooner.
