I too had my foot "crack" and that was end of Feb 2011, took 7 weeks before I was out of Moon Boot, now suffering with swelling, been to Physio twice, had excercises and tomorrow I go to doctors for a quartizone injection to help with the swelling as I have to wear shoes to do my job. I have to still elevate it when I'm not walking on it.
I noticed someone here said they are using Tumeric to help with the swelling, could that person let me know HOW they are taking it? I am desperate to get my shoes on to go to a wedding on the 7th May!

I know it may take some months for the foot to be "normal" again, but reading about everyone here has helped me immensley as I thought I was going to loose my foot!

Also riding an indoor bike is good for cirulation and strengthens the muscles. I have one and also a machine that gets the blood flowing thoughout the body. So I'm working on it.