I have absolutely no pain, execpt for when I injured it, but its been swollen for about three days and I can feel the pressure when I step onto it. Its my middle toe. :( Help!
2006-08-26 17:38:22 · 12 answers · asked by bmxchic7 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Buddy tape it to the toe next to it, and wear a hard toed shoe.
that's all they will do for your toe unless it is dislocated.
if it continues to bother you get it xrayed in the ER.
2006-08-26 17:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've broken my toe before, and the doctor told me there's not much they can do for you. The people who talked about buddy taping are right. Put a gauze pad between the toes if you want some cushioning, and then tape the hurt to to the one next to it. If the pad gets wet, change it or just remove it. Also, wear shoes that are not too flexible for a week or two. If the toe is sore, elevate it when you sit down.
2006-08-27 02:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably broke. Don't bother going to a doctor. They can only put a splint on it. Just tape it, as the other answers recommend. It will take a couple months before it completely heals, but you'll still be able to walk around. Take some pain medication if it's difficult to sleep at night. Broke mine during a vacation and still was able to hobble around for the following 2 weeks.
2006-08-27 01:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first answer you were given here is the best I've seen so far. If it's not displaced, there's not any real urgency to getting it treated. See your regular doctor tomorrow. If it's seriously displaced, or you can see obvious deformity that indicates that it may be displaced, you may want to go to the ER.
Also, I don't see any reason this would be an allergic reaction.
And finally, Brittany, you mispelled "genius", genius.
2006-08-27 00:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by firemedicgm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I broke the toe next to the big toe and I taped it to the big toe and wore steel toe shoes it worked like a charm but only walk when you have to. steel toe shoes can wear you down fast walking but hey it protects your toezies LOL
2006-08-27 00:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to the doctor. All they are going to do is to x-ray it and say "yep, its broken". Give you some Tylenol, send you home with an outrageous bill. Nothing can be done except to wait for it to heal.
2006-08-27 00:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately sounds like fractured toe, i would go have it checked anyways....xrays and such all you can really do is buddy tape it unless it's really badly fractured then you need to see an orthopedic doctor
2006-08-27 00:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by jcbulldozer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry doll only a doctor can help you now, have it check
2006-08-27 00:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go to the doctor. you might also be having an allergic reaction. or it's fractured or something.
2006-08-27 00:42:50 · answer #9 · answered by Crissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe that that kind of thing is exactly what doctors and hospitals and clinics are for.
2006-08-27 00:43:45 · answer #10 · answered by skeptical_me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋