Alright, now I need some orthopedic help!

[catfamily]

I would get right to the Doc's asap just in case.You don't want to find out that you waited too long and now have pain forever when it could of been avoided.I am probably wrong but I'd go

[caseysmom]

What would you do if it was Jonah? You would call! Most likely they can't do anything...but still...hey glacier...that sounded like it was really gross!

[Glacier]

.hey glacier...that sounded like it was really gross!

It was gross!! I kicked the bed in the dark.The noise my foot made was disgusting! I've never screamed like that in my life. At the time I lived alone in a condo. My neighbor told me later that he considered calling the cops. He was quite sure that I was being attacked until he saw me hopping out to get in my boyfriend's truck!

[caseysmom]

Wow glacier you have a strong leg, I figured it was a sledding accident or something.

[lizbud]

Wow, sure sounds painful. I've stubbed my toes before, but nothing that
bad. How in the world did you ever get a shoe on that foot? It hurts
to even think about it. I was told it takes a whole lot to ever break a toe,
but I'm sure the pain isn't any worse.

[Cataholic]

How in the world did you ever get a shoe on that foot?

Today, I wore slacks, and my doc martens! They are my 'largest' shoe, and I thought the solid sole would help some. Not much, sadly.

I took the scotch tape off, he he he. I will leave it unsupported tonight, but, wrap it tomorrow am. I must admit that the pain is great, but, the look of the toe is worse. Maybe THAT will be the first pic you all see? LOL...I need a pedicure first.

[RedHedd]

R.I.C.E. is good initially. You can also use an Ace-type bandage to give it some support while you sleep. I do empathize! I broke a toe (or two!) at Niagara falls on vacation. It was NOT fun hopping around Canada. When I got home and called my doc, she said I did the right thing - basically stay off of it as much as you can, keep it elevated, take over-the-counter pain meds as needed and it will heal in 4-6 weeks.

[Pam]

Maybe THAT will be the first pic you all see? LOL...I need a pedicure first.

LOL! Had to laugh at that!

Thought I'd share my only story related to toe injuries. My BIL was sitting on the sofa one day when he noticed a hot air balloon going by. He flew off the sofa to grab his camera and slammed his foot into his exercise bike. He saw every star in the heavens but was determined to get a few pictures. LOL!

[sasvermont]

You should tape your little toe to at least one or two toes - for support. And then change the tape every few days (to prevent stinking...)....and wait.....I have broken mine at least three times.....other toes too.....its fun.

[Dorothy39]

YIKES Glacier!!!! ( just thinking of that noise makes me queezy)

Yes, I have to confess, I've broken 2 toes on 2 seperate occasions!!

I made my husband go to the nearest store and buy some Epsom Salts!!

I even had a water blister on top of the toe , after it turned a very dark shade of blue, then purple and then black.

Wow, did it hurt!!! After soaking it in warm( sort of hot) water with Epsom salts, the bruised color went away~~ I continued soaking twice ( maybe 3 times a day?) and took Tylenol for the pain. I bought some ugly slip on shoes (without heels) so I could limp around better.

Sorry you are feeling all that jazz!!!!

[Randi]

Ouch!! A kind of bandage to keep it in position is good idea, and also keep it elevated. Hope the pain goes away soon!

My sympahty, and purrs from Fister

[Cookiebaker]

Maybe get Jonah to "kiss it all better"????

Sounds painful, and I hope you feel better soon!!