Foot Saga Continues

A while ago I thought I had a bunion.  I went to the doctor for confirmation and to see if there was anything I could do.  The doctor had me take an X-ray and that seemed to indicate it was arthritis associated with gout.  So then the doctor had me take a blood test for confirmation of gout, but all my numbers looked normal.  So she referred me to a podiatrist.  

TerraDactyl got to play with DH while I saw the podiatrist

 Yesterday I had my podiatrist appointment.  He was unconvinced about the Gout diagnosis because the pain seemed to be caused by overuse and gout usually shows up overnight.  More X-rays and...  turns out I have a broken bone!  One of my sesamoid bones is broken.  Doc said it looks like an old break.  Funny thing is...  I literally have NO IDEA when I may have broken it.  Seems like I would have at least have had trouble walking when it first happened.  My first official broken bone (non-stress fracture anyways) and I don't even remember it.  

This is a pretty good idea of what my X-ray looks like

There were a couple other weirdish things about my foot:  my 1st metatarsal is a bit too long so the alignment is a bit off - it pushes my big toe out away from the others and up a little higher.  And my joints are a bit too loose, which may be from relaxin (with the pregnancy/nursing).  
So close!  Reach a little harder!

 So.  I'm supposed to rest and see if it will heal.  And I'm supposed to wear shoes ALL THE TIME.  :(  Even in the house.  How awful is that?  I think I might rather just have the broken bone.  Just kidding.  Kind of.  The good news is that the Doc didn't tell me I had to stop wearing my Chacos.  I've got a follow up appointment next week to see how my foot's doing then.  
Maybe if I roll back and forth I'll be able to get it

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