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phil06
06-05-20, 21:36
I dropped a pedestal base on my foot at work and it’s badly bruised but walking is difficult how long would it take it heal and is there much I can use for it? I felt a bit funny going for a walk tonight due to the pain?
phil06
06-05-20, 21:40
https://ibb.co/3WmGpQb photo here
glassgirlw
07-05-20, 02:04
Ouch!!! That looks like it hurts for sure! Doesn’t look to be overly swollen though so that’s good. Maybe try treating like any other injury - Ice, elevate, and rest it as much as you can.
phil06
07-05-20, 14:58
Yes how long might it take to clear up? I tried to walk today but gives me a headache at the moment if I go to far. I could try some ice
pav1984
07-05-20, 16:30
Ice, elevation and painkillers. Time to heal is impossible to guess as it will be different from person to person. It will probably feel longer than it actually is cos you will be feeling it when you walk.
AntsyVee
07-05-20, 19:01
If it hurts to bend the toes, then order a walking shoe boot on Amazon. It will keep your toes straight while it heals. Also, rest, ice, and elevation. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. That's an order, Phil.
pav1984
07-05-20, 19:55
What is the situation with ibuprofen? Is it safe while coronavirus is about? Not heard anything since they claimed it could have a negative impact
AntsyVee
07-05-20, 20:23
My doc says ibuprofen is absolutely fine, even if you were to have CV. Phil doesn't have CV though. But if you don't believe me, here's a good article:

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-to-know-about-ibuprofen-and-covid-19
phil06
07-05-20, 22:00
Thanks I don’t have any ibuprofen in the house but took paracetamol. I’ve had headaches and felt queazy at spells of the day unsure if it’s related to my sore stomach I do hope it’s not coronavirus but I don’t have a cough or fever. The pain isn’t sore when I sit but I did take a walk today and it was quite uncomfortable and the pain seems more prominent. Could this be why I feel funny the pain in the toe? Can the pain make you feel quite bad in general?
Scass
07-05-20, 22:14
That looks sore!
General advice would be to ice it regularly- put a bag of frozen veg on it every now and then to help reduce any swelling. And rest it.
It will hurt when you’re walking from the shoes rubbing against it, or even just because it’s a really bad bruise.
You can take paracetamol if it’s really painful.

A sore toe wouldn’t make you feel ill, but maybe the shock of it would. When I fell & cut my knee last year I was in shock for a good few hours after, which meant I felt sick, cold and dizzy mostly.
AntsyVee
07-05-20, 22:45
Pain can make you feel nauseated. I've broken my hand/arm three times. All times I've felt nauseated afterwards. .
MyNameIsTerry
08-05-20, 04:55
Yeah, pain can give you nausea. Don't worry about that or pain walking because it is bound to be like that with an injury.

It does look a bad knock. It may swell up further.

There's not much they do for things like this so it's over to you to rest, apply soothing things to help the swelling and pain, etc.

My GF broke her big toe once and she just had to wait it out until it healed.

The next few days it's bound go beat it's worst but towards the end of a week it may be much better.
MyNameIsTerry
08-05-20, 04:59
Pain can make you feel nauseated. I've broken my hand/arm three times. All times I've felt nauseated afterwards. .

I've told you, stop hitting that Trump poster https://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/agressive/t0174.gif...oh and, are you sure the nausea was a result of thumping it...:winks:
AntsyVee
08-05-20, 07:01
Lol I burn the Trump posters ;) but yes, I should probably hire some muscle versus knocking skulls together myself ;)
pav1984
08-05-20, 15:05
My doc says ibuprofen is absolutely fine, even if you were to have CV. Phil doesn't have CV though. But if you don't believe me, here's a good article:

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-to-know-about-ibuprofen-and-covid-19

I have no reason to not believe you. I didnt know myself what the advice was. Thanks for the link.
MyNameIsTerry
09-05-20, 04:35
Lol I burn the Trump posters ;) but yes, I should probably hire some muscle versus knocking skulls together myself ;)

Exactly! It's always good to remind everyone of the overlords power but you also have your imperial guard and secret police to give the daily bum kickings out :yesyes:
AntsyVee
09-05-20, 07:24
Be careful Terry, you are starting to know too much... :lac: