Update

[jenn_unplugged]

My right pinky toe is fractured, and there isn't much they can do but show you how to tape it up. It doesn't really hurt unless I put weight on it -- it's amazing how much you use that tiny toe when you walk!

So I'm on crutches for a while, and cursing my own clumsiness. Temporarily inconvenienced, but otherwise just fine. :-P

Comments

[violane.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear it; it is weird how much you use that toe to balance, huh?

I thought about telling you not to bother lingering at the urgency care. I've broken my toe twice and the first time they told me that I didn't need to come in unless the bone had broken through the skin or the toe was dangling by a thread of skin or something, so I didn't bother going in next time. Sometimes I think having to wait around the hospital is worse than the injury itself!

We spent almost all day in the hospital when I fell and very badly sprained my ankle when I was 8 months pregnant with Ben. That sucked worse than anything else, ever. I had to use crutches for weeks and they made me have contractions! Then again, I bet it is hard to care for a baby with even slightly limited mobility. Hope your toe is better soon!

[jenn-unplugged.livejournal.com]

I debated whether or not we should go, but the reason I finally went was that my little toes looked like it was sticking out at a weird angle. I was worried that if I didn't get it properly set, I would have trouble wearing shoes for the rest of my life!

It turned out to be fine, though, and the sticking out was just because of the swelling. The x-ray was reassuring, at least. :-P

I can't imagine having to deal with an injury like that so late in a pregnancy. Poor you! But this has definitely made me think about the parenting challenges disabled people face.

[ahurani.livejournal.com]

Hope it feels better soon!

[jenn-unplugged.livejournal.com]

Ugh, me too!

[glasshouses.livejournal.com]

Ouch! I fractured by big toe once, and there's just nothing they can do. You'd think in this day and age they'd have *something* A gel toe cup or something.

Remember not to put your weight on the crutch tops when you 'walk' around!

*hugs*

[jenn-unplugged.livejournal.com]

You are definitely the expert on crutches! My armpits are already sore...

They gave me a special shoe-thing to wear, and that's really helped. I've found it's easier for me to get around with one crutch than two, actually. The shoes helps keep the weight off my toe, and I can hobble around fairly well with support on one side. With two crutches, I feel like I'm in constant danger of falling over. :-P

[glasshouses.livejournal.com]

here's a good link:

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/surgeryrehab/a/crutches_use.htm

The top of your crutches should be about one to two inches below your armpits when you are standing upright.

You can damage the nerve bundles in the area if you lean on the crutches and 'swing' from them.

One crutch is definitely easier - practice on stairs when The Husband is around :-)