[pct-l] foot pain

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In a message dated 4/10/2003 11:59:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
natgold@ufl.edu writes:

> Looks like I might have a stress fracture in my foot, but we won't know
> for a week when I get the bone scan.  What a bummer!  Our JMT hike is
> planned for June 1, about 9.5 weeks after I think I hurt my foot.  The
> P.A. at the school infirmary said if it was a stress fracture then our
> hike was off.  He said it could take up to 8 months to heal.  But, I
> have read 8- 10 weeks.  Does anyone have any exprience with this?? or
> suggestions?   I can't explain how discouraging this is.
>

You don't have explain, I know how it is.  The general rule I heard is from
6-8 weeks before you SHOULD hike again.  I'm under the impression you can't
damage it much further and if you can stand the pain there's no other reason
not to hike.

Depending on the severity and the associated pain, it's up to you.
Personally, I wouldn't cancel a hike unless, or until, I couldn't walk.

Best of luck,

Sly