nance-ell

My foot in motion slammed into an immovable object (the tire stop in my garage). :thumbdown: It was the day of my family reunion, so I limp around, get the car loaded and head out. The pain wasn't really all that bad that day. Then I take my shoes and socks off that evening and it's already turning a nice deep shade of purple. Next day, all my toes are purple and 1/2 of my foot too! The bruising is almost all gone, but I'm still limping. It's my little toe - still swollen and so, so sore. :( I haven't had it x-rayed. Not sure that it's worth spending the money. Just wondering how long it's going to be before I can walk normally. Anyone else done such a crazy thing?

bearisgray

It might be dislocated or something - I think you should have it checked out -

craftybear

ouch, you might need to get it xrayed, take care

Candace

I've done that. Ouch.

alikat110

Yes. And did not waste my money either. It has been awhile, but think it took 3weeks to heal. You need to rest it some if possible.

Lisanne

I sure would have a doctor look at it, at least. They won't x-ray it unless they could treat it somehow.

I'd stay OFF it or get crutches, though, no matter what.

QuiltingJaguar

You best have your doc check it out. I taped my broken toe to the one next to it. Keeps it from moving around, stable. Baby your foot, elevate it when you sit down.

TonnieLoree

I did this myself except on my big toe. Everyone kept asking me if I went to the doctor. It takes time for it to heal. Don't pay for an x-ray only to confirm what you already know. Besides that, how would it be treated? A "toe splint"?

I have felt your pain. This is just a matter of time. Yikes, I was working as a waitress at the time.

oatw13

OUCH! I had my whole foot turn purple and swell up when I did something similar and it wasn't broken. But, my mom did that and hers was broken and never healed right.

I would have it looked at, sometimes they can help or have you tape them together or something. If it's broken and doesn't heal right, it may be a nuisance for the rest of your life.

QuiltMania

Done that. It took several weeks to heal. Put a little bit of cotton between the injured toe and the one next to it. Use medical tape to tape it to the one next to it and then a couple times around the foot to immobilize the toe. That's what the doctor did for my DS when he broke his toe.