Oh. So that's what pain feels like.

[novapsyche]

I have either sprained or broken one of my toes (not the pinky, thank goodness). At the moment, the foot is elevated, the toe is iced, and NSAIDs have been ingested. At the outset, the pain is at a 6 or 7 on a 10-pt scale.

Anyone with broken toe experience have any pointers as to what to look for?

Comments

[aiela.livejournal.com]

I broke my pinky toe when I was 12. The doc taped it to the toe next to it, told me not to go to gym class for a month, and sent me home.

All I remember is gleefully being able to spend an hour a day in the library instead of in gym class. :)

[novapsyche.livejournal.com]

I'd be pretty stoked about that, too. :)

At that age, too, the body regenerates so much more quickly. I'm sure that played into the duration and scope of your healing process.

My mom just recently broke her pinky toe. She was in pain for 6-8 weeks. She wouldn't go to the doctor, didn't have crutches; I felt horrible for her. Now, I not only get to sympathize but empathize!

[goodbadgirl.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I do. And sorry honey. Unfortunately a sprained or broken toe is a particularly nasty injury when it comes to pain. There's not much a doctor or er can do for it - everything you are doing is correct. Try to keep it immobilized, ice it, nsaids, elevation.....something to take your mind off of it...ice cream? good movie?

They're just rotten things to deal with - but in time the pain will stop. Promise. And smooches to your toe! xoxoxo

[roasted-beets.livejournal.com]

Buddy Tape it to the larger toe next to it and go about your business. When mine was broken I couldn't walk for exercise but had no trouble riding my bike.

It will heal!

Yup, I've been there...

[murphyw.livejournal.com]

As long as it isn't grossly misaligned or sharp bones sticking out all a dr does is assist in immobilization and pain management. RICE. Rest. Ice. Compress (well, maybe not toes, but it's part of the acronym.) Elevate. Vitamin I (ibuprofen). If dislocated recovery is faster, if fractured, 6 weeks till it stops hurting as much (still aches) and is healed with about 70% strength.

Hang in there. It's a tough one, but you'll be good as new in a little while.