should i just splint it myself? i just got insurance, but no card yet. what should i do? and yes, i'm sure i broke it.
2007-06-29 08:38:37 · 13 answers · asked by newman63114@sbcglobal.net 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
splint it with popsicle sticks and tape to keep it straight for a couple of weeks. it's all they could do now anyway.
2007-06-29 17:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by CharJ, 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes Go. Treating it yourself could lead to long term damage. If you just got the insurance and no card yet your id # on most plans is your social security number. Explain to the hospital that you have insurance but no card. Give them the insurance company name and your social security number. If they bill you by mistake, tell the hospital biller to call your insurance company. Get treatment.
2007-06-29 15:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by stick man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hospital, don't wait for the card because they will need to rebreak the finger to set it back into the right spot. The longer you wait the more pain you will be in.
2007-06-29 15:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfmanscott 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER, explain the situation and have an x-ray, they may put you as a self-pay until you get your card but get treatment. Arthritis sets in at any age with broken bones.
2007-06-29 15:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by PhoenixSmiles 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should really go to the hospital. Toes can heal themselves, but if you don't use the splinter correctly it could make your finger heal back wrong. Either way its best to go because even if it does heal itself if it healed wrong the doctor will have to rebreak it and but it in a cast correctly.
2007-06-29 15:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by shadows11girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, if the bone is broken, it needs to be properly set by a doctor or you may lose the use of the finger entirely. Don't worry if it has been a day or two, they can still treat it.
2007-06-29 15:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HI,
GO SEE A DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DON'T WAIT FOR THE ACTUAL CARD TO COME IN THE MAIL JUST KNOW WHO THE INSRANCE IS AND THEIR PHONE NUMBER.
2007-06-29 15:58:17 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have it looked at. as far as insurance, as long as you know your carrier you don't need the card, you are still covered. and also it can be a really bad sprain....have it looked at hon.good luck to you
2007-06-29 15:43:35 · answer #8 · answered by just me :) 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-29 15:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the hospital anyway.I think you will have to pay a fee.
2007-06-29 15:43:21 · answer #10 · answered by sweetpie65 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋