[at-l] Hitting the trail

[kborski@yahoo.com (Karen Borski)]

I can back this up.  I've had two broken toes, and
both times the doctor could do nothing except
recommend tylenol or ibuprofen for pain and ask me to
keep it elevated to reduce swelling.  I couldn't wear
shoes for several days, but hobbled around in loose
sandals when needed.

Nocona

--- Linda Benschop <lvb@syclone.net> wrote:
> Rich,
> Unless your wife has great insurance, and money (or
> time)  isn't a problem,
> it is a waste to head to the doctor for a possible
> broken toe..  Whether a
> toe is broken or just sprained, all they will go is
> maybe take an Xray
> (unnessary radiation anyhow) and they will just
> strap and wrap the toe.  You
> can do it yourself!  Just take a small popcycle
> stick (or something similar)
> and tape and wrap it to the toe next to it.  There
> is no advantage to a trip
> to the doctor for this unless that are signs of
> infection....i.e.fever,
> extreme swelling and reddess which is not reduced
> after wrapping the toe.
> If it is painful, 400-800 mg. of Vit I every 4-6
> hrs. should do the trick as
> it should reduce the inflammation which is what
> usually causes the pain.
> Good luck!
> 
> I am not a doctor but did work as a nurse for many
> years!
> Hummingbird
> 
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