uncomfortable laugh

it's almost time to head to the doctor...again. last night i sat in urgent care for 3 hours. this is when 'you' know that 'i' know something is not right with my foot. by not right i mean small movments cause nausea, the swelling has not subsided, the skin looks taught, and people keep asking if you would like a wheelchair. thanks,but i'm ok....really?
the doctor eventually saw me and read me like i google search.
first, i looked up sprained ankle. nope...didn't fit any of the 3 types. so then i thought maybe it was a more extensive ligament issue. nope.
he twisted and turned my ankle. don't think it's your ankle (me either) he then started pressing downward squishing my foot between his hands like it was a bottle of toothpaste....before i could stop him he hit a spot that felt like a "pass out" button. i told him he had found the gold.
hmmm, well, a lot of people break bones down here, he remarks. phew...i was really worried i might be a lone statistic; ok, enough sarcasm. (hey i was in pain)
having never broken a bone...i didn't know what that felt like. my ACL tear felt horribly awful initially but the pain sort of subsided...although not comfortable, pain didn't shoot up my leg every step i took. which leads to the last google search...foot fracture. and there it was...a description of what i was feeling...actually it said, if you are experiencing these symptoms, you should see the doctor.
crap, it was a direct message---not a mutliple choice option...
so i went.
he requested x-rays. the x ray tech, kim, was a really nice. she said things like "good thing you have tiny feet" (which is hilarious given that people called me duck when i was in 4th grade...anyway) she also said that my toenails were painted a very nice color.
she accompanied me as i waddled back to the room, my foot felt very warm. it was annoyed.
when dr. buz came back in he said...well, you have a spiral fracture, aka the dancer fracture. i just started laughing because that's what i sometimes do when i'm uncomfortable. laugh.
sectionals which are this weekend.and upcoming half marathons came to mind. the $ i had put towards them...yikes!...but mostly i thought...ok, what do we do to make it better.
at 4:30 today i meet with an orthopedist to determine the best option.  
dr. buz said they usually cast but there are instances where they want to put pins in to stabilize the healing. pins and casts and an air boot...to boot...aren't i funny?

stay tuned for details.