Hi I broke my 5th metatarsal 2.5 weeks ago, but 6 days after my injury I attended the fracture clinic and was told by the consultant to try to start weight bearing (whilst wearing a support shoe). After weight bearing for a short time my foot starts to swell slightly and goes very hot, is this normal? Also I've read that there is quite a high non union rate for this type of fracture so I'm just worried that I'm weight bearing too soon. My fracture is not mid shaft, it's close to the proximal head. Thanks