Julie in CA Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I've stubbed & broken a toe before. I'm aware that what's done is taping the toe to the next one and basically giving it lots of time to heal. I'm wondering though, if there's a point where it really *is* worthwhile to see a doctor. I was hustling through my kitchen the other day and rammed my foot into a fully-loaded box of books. I knew immediately that I had broken one or more toes, and it was truly excruciating. I iced it, and carried on, trying to go easy on it. Of course, my last two toes turned to a rainbow of colors, and the bruise extended about halfway up my foot on the side and the top. It's been close to two weeks, and though the colors have faded away, the pain is still a continuous ache. Every step feels as though I'm jarring it, no matter how gentle, and especially that first step or two in the morning, it feels almost as though I'm re-breaking it each time. I can't actually flex any of my toes except the big toe and the one next to it. The others don't move, either up or down. I also have an occasional weird sensation that it's wet between my toes, even though my foot is dry. Is there a point with a broken toe (or two) where it becomes reasonable to see a doctor? Am I at that point? :001_huh: Or should I just give it more time and hope for the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I would go in. Sounds like you may have damaged some nerves. Something may not be in place correctly. We have dealt with broken toes here too but two weeks still so painful and with the other symptoms that really sound like a problem with nerves would make me go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks. I hesitate to go, but I'm thinking it might be time. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'm thinking you might have gone a little sooner. ;) When you are that miserable it's worth finding out if something can be done to help! Let us know what the doctor says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I have broken toes on two occasions, and though you would never know it from the way I carried on, they weren't nearly as bad as what you are describing. Yes, I would go in. Best of luck with the toes. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Going in tomorrow morning to see the doc--I'll let you know how it goes. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 This sounds much worse than a broken toe or toes (done that before!). The wet feeling could definitely be nerve damage, and it may by that your foot is broken. :( Sounds really painful. May you have a complete recovery! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 An xray showed that the toe is broken into 5 pieces, with one of the breaks being further up my foot and having several chips off the sides that left one bone pointy and shoved the point back against the other bone. :ohmy: Apparently there were also no signs at all of any calicification that would indicate healing was occurring in the two weeks since the break. My primary doc sent me to an orthopedic surgeon, who saw me right away, but he determined that because the pieces were so small and numerous, it would be difficult to impossible to reconstruct them with screws or pins/plates. At this point, they've put me in one of those immobility shoe things, and have told me, "Absolutely do not walk even a little without the device in place every single moment. We'll see you in two weeks, at which time we'll be hoping for some signs of healing. Would you like some medication to get you through?". So, though the news isn't great, at least now I know I wasn't just being a wimp, and that's what it's *all about* for me, kwim? Muscling through the hard stuff without wimping out. ;) :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 It's good to get clear directions. I'm glad you are on your way to healing now. It's okay to spend some time off of your feet and avoid the pain as well. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yikes. That sounds rather severe for a stubbed toe. I would have my vitamin d levels checked because I think your bones are breaking too easily. Hopefully it heals. I don't know what age you are but when I broke my fibula at my ankle two years ago, it didn't start healing until almost 6 months went by. I needed electrical stimulation on the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I am glad you went it and told your story. It is stories like yours that reminds people that even though it may seem like a situation where "they will just tape them together and I don't need to see a doctor to do that" still needs to be checked out. I hope you heal quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 An xray showed that the toe is broken into 5 pieces, with one of the breaks being further up my foot and having several chips off the sides that left one bone pointy and shoved the point back against the other bone. :ohmy:Apparently there were also no signs at all of any calicification that would indicate healing was occurring in the two weeks since the break. My primary doc sent me to an orthopedic surgeon, who saw me right away, but he determined that because the pieces were so small and numerous, it would be difficult to impossible to reconstruct them with screws or pins/plates. At this point, they've put me in one of those immobility shoe things, and have told me, "Absolutely do not walk even a little without the device in place every single moment. We'll see you in two weeks, at which time we'll be hoping for some signs of healing. Would you like some medication to get you through?". So, though the news isn't great, at least now I know I wasn't just being a wimp, and that's what it's *all about* for me, kwim? Muscling through the hard stuff without wimping out. ;) :001_huh: Yikes! I'm glad you went. Feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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