Alright, now I need some orthopedic help!

**Glacier** · 10-13-2006, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

.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** · 10-13-2006, 02:58 PM

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

**lizbud** · 10-13-2006, 05:49 PM

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** · 10-13-2006, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by lizbud

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** · 10-13-2006, 07:17 PM

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** · 10-13-2006, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by Cataholic

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!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 10-13-2006, 10:34 PM

Ouch!!! I broke my little toe when I was very young by dropping a baby table on it. I don't really remember much except that it hurt a lot. My Mom broke her big toe and had to wear a small brace and the toe was taped to it. It was hard for her to walk normally because she kept loosing her balance. This is when we learned that our big toes help us keep our balance.

Since then I've only stubbed my toe very badly a few times and it turned black and blue and swollen. I took some pain meds and it was fine in about a week. I hope that it'll heal quickly and that you'll feel better soon.

**Cataholic** · 10-14-2006, 01:05 PM

Thanks again, everyone. Today the toe really does feel better. It still hurts, but, it is NOT the same pain as yesterday. So, I am guessing I did not break it. I took my brother's dog (I am dog sitting) to the dog park today, since I can't walk him, and even after standing around for 1.5 hours, it seems 'better'. Course, when Jonah decided he needed to make a dive from the playground equipment, I couldn't get there fast enough. Thankfully, my voice box has not sustained any sort of injury, and I yelled so loud the dog panicked, people turned and stared, and Jonah started crying! But, he didn't dive.

I think by Monday I should be A-OK (well, at least back to where I was before the toe injury).

Pam- That is essentially the picture I must have made as I hurt my toe. Maybe I would have felt better if I had gotten a great shot- besides the great shot of pain, that is.

Thanks again!

**sasvermont** · 10-13-2006, 02:59 PM

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** · 10-13-2006, 03:05 PM

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!!!!