I've broken my big toe

[Clydesdale Epona]

So I dropped my phone on my big toe about 10 minutes ago and I think it Is indeed broken.
It's so painful like the worst I've ever been in, its so sick to bend although I can even though it's stiff so I don't think it's dislocated.

I can't get anywhere today otherwise I'd have to get the bus to minor injuries and I can't walk. I could go to my GP or get someone to drive me tomorrow but I'm really scared about leaving it, I knowing leaving a broken toe will only lead to arthritis but I'm still really worried it's dislocated, it feels weird to bend :/

[AMomentofClarity]

What kindof phone...a pay phone???

On second thought, depending on your age you might not get that...

[Clydesdale Epona]

Haha I think here we call them phone booths?

Sadly see any around these days lol

[nomorepanic]

I wouldn't think it was broken just badly bruised. Put some ice on it for now.

Then all you can do is strap it up - I said this before when you broke your little toe.

Most hospitals won't even x-ray them now let alone treat them. I know cos I have been there.

[Clydesdale Epona]

Thanks Nicole, I don't worry so much about the little ones but as it's my big one I panic.

I'll see my gp in the morning the bruise has come out, nice and swollen and purple and pink lol.

I'm still worries I'll wake up and losing feeling because it feels like cracked and can't bend it fully but I think logically it might be okay

[Catherine S]

Hi Clydes, if it is actually broken, what is your fear? Sorry, remind me about your phobia again if that's ok? I've broken toe bones over the years but have never been panicked about it...pi**ed off yes, but not really anxious about it. I'd say even if it's broken don't worry about it, toes heal really well without any lasting damage...painful but true


Cath x x

[KK77]

Thanks Nicole,

Who be this "Nicole" imposter and what be her biz on NMP? Is she a bot?

[MyNameIsTerry]

Who be this "Nicole" imposter and what be her biz on NMP? Is she a bot?

Does she have a "papa"?

As Nic says there won't be much they do for a broken toe. If you can move it it's unlikely but may be a fracture I guess. Rest it up and let it heal.

I realise bone breaks are one of your anxiety triggers though and it's going to be a test not to keep panicking over it. Seeing your GP about anything is perhaps best though if you really too.

[Clydesdale Epona]

Haha sorry guys my phone doesn't like peoples names ��

I'm eating torn over seeing my GP today, he'll just send me all the way to hospital for an X-ray which is an hour and a half away by bus.

But then again I can't bend it fully, it's hard to bend and still massively bruised, hurts less but still can't walk on it. Don't know what to do

[Clydesdale Epona]

Just felt like catching you all up to speed.

Went to my GP and got his delightful understudy. I'm hoping for student counselling but she said if it doesn't work or if I still feel bad with it go back and she can sort something x