For the past four days or so, I have noticed that my left lower leg/foot are swollen. It is uncomfortable to put on even my slip-on shoes, so I mostly go barefoot. I think it has something to do with the blister on the back of my left heel, a blister I got some weeks ago when I put on my new boots. Apparently I didn't tie them up tight enough, so the heel rubbed against the inside of the boot, causing a blister. Now the blister looks more like a cut and, while not bleeding, is still open. Every morning I soak my foot in warm water with Epsom salts, and take Ibuprofen every four hours, but it seems not to be getting much better, if any. The swelling isn't red or hot to the touch, so it likely isn't infected, but today I noticed a red rash on the outer side of my left foot. The swelling on my foot feels soft, like it's full of fluid. I'm afraid to go see a doctor, partially because of what I may find out, and partially because of the potential cost. Just when I thought I was overburdened enough, I now have this issue to contend with. So now you know what kind of situation I've been in lately.