Stubbed my toe

[Kranswurm]

Just leave it and it will clear up on its own

[fanievb]

Get some pool noodle for the bed to prevent further injury

[BDF]

Flip it man, did you know that x-ray people won't do an x-ray without a referral? WTF man. Toe stuffed, it's fairly obvious, just take a pic and tell me what you see!

 

Frustrated with the system!

[karma]

Flip it man, did you know that x-ray people won't do an x-ray without a referral? WTF man. Toe stuffed, it's fairly obvious, just take a pic and tell me what you see!

 

Frustrated with the system!

 

Print this thread as your reference. 

[BDF]

get some plaster paris and make yourself a wee little cast

Hey, as it turns out I have a bit at home. Didn't even think of that but right now I can wear shoes and walk more or less normally. with a wee cast on the toe I don't think that would be possible.

[BDF]

Print this thread as your reference. 

Would like to but the system seems quite rigid. I also don't have a GP at the moment since mine stopped GP-ing a couple of months back.

[Gen]

Flip it man, did you know that x-ray people won't do an x-ray without a referral? WTF man. Toe stuffed, it's fairly obvious, just take a pic and tell me what you see!

 

Frustrated with the system!

Ja had the exact problem last week, our GPS wasn't in and what a mess it was getting them to do an x-ray on my son. A lot of back and forth with the GP 's secretary, eventually they accepted a note written by the secretary (she PP'd the note). So I get your frustration.

 

It's almost as if they what to force you to go to casualties if your dr isn't available to give you a referral.[emoji35]

 

 

Anyhow I hope you heal up fast.

[Skinnyone]

As I tell my boys...rub some dirt in it - it'll be fine

 

Yeah the x-ray without referral is a bit offside cuz every oke down the path wants a piece of the medical aid pie ....

[Spoke101]

Flip it man, did you know that x-ray people won't do an x-ray without a referral? WTF man. Toe stuffed, it's fairly obvious, just take a pic and tell me what you see!

 

Frustrated with the system!

 

The main reason for this is medical aid, they wont pay unless there is a referral from a Doc.

Just pay cash and they don't have an issue apart from Medi-Cross as they only do X-Rays for Medi-Cross Doc's.

[Gen]

The main reason for this is medical aid, they wont pay unless there is a referral from a Doc.

Just pay cash and they don't have an issue apart from Medi-Cross as they only do X-Rays for Medi-Cross Doc's.

I pay cash and they still gave me a hard time.

[Spoke101]

I pay cash and they still gave me a hard time.

 

Seems people are trying hard not to make money. I would just go to my local vet and get them done then.

[Hairy]

Seems people are trying hard not to make money. I would just go to my local vet and get them done then.

local vet sounds like a flipping good idea

[Stretch]

a physio can also give a referral...so If you have a regular physio phone him/her up and ask them to email you a referral - depending on how regular you are with them they might do it for free

[BDF]

So with my current lack of an X-Ray and lack of a GP I decided to temporarily become a self-diagnosing-Google-Doctor

 

I found this on the British NHS website:

 

Broken toe
Introduction

A broken toe is a common injury, usually caused by dropping a heavy object on the foot or hitting the toe on something. It usually takes four to six weeks to heal, although severe injuries may take longer.
A break or a crack in a bone is also known as a fracture.

This advice is about the care of a toe following an injury. If you're not sure whether the toe is broken or just badly sprained, don't worry – in most cases, a painful and swollen toe caused by an injury should be cared for at home, regardless of whether or not it's broken. 

How do I know if I’ve broken my toe?
A broken toe will be painful, swollen and red. There may be bruising of the skin around the area and sometimes a collection of blood beneath the toenail. You'll find it difficult to walk and wearing a shoe will be painful. (Check)
If the break is severe, the toe may stick out at an angle. (Not the case)
Most broken toes can be cared for at home and medical treatment may not be necessary.

 

Caring for your broken toe at home
The following tips can be used to care for a broken toe at home.
For little toes, put a piece of cotton wool or gauze between your injured toe and the one next to it and tape the two toes together with a plaster. The healthy toe will act as a splint.
Using a shoe with a stiff sole or a surgical cast shoe will help your mobility.
Keep your foot raised for as long as possible, for example by resting it on cushions. This will help reduce swelling and pain.
Hold an ice pack (try frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) to the toe for 15-20 minutes every one to two hours for the first couple of days. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Rest the toe by not walking or standing for too long, and not putting weight on the toe. Avoid any activities that might have caused the fracture until your toe is fully healed. You can begin normal activity once the swelling has gone down and you're able to comfortably wear a protective shoe.
Take over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen to relieve the pain, but don't give aspirin to a child under 16 years of age.
Wear sturdy shoes that don't squash or bend the toe.

 

Seems easy enough so I will do this and monitor for a few days.

[Gen]

So with my current lack of an X-Ray and lack of a GP I decided to temporarily become a self-diagnosing-Google-Doctor

 

I found this on the British NHS website:

 

Broken toe

Introduction

A broken toe is a common injury, usually caused by dropping a heavy object on the foot or hitting the toe on something. It usually takes four to six weeks to heal, although severe injuries may take longer.

A break or a crack in a bone is also known as a fracture.

This advice is about the care of a toe following an injury. If you're not sure whether the toe is broken or just badly sprained, don't worry – in most cases, a painful and swollen toe caused by an injury should be cared for at home, regardless of whether or not it's broken.

How do I know if I’ve broken my toe?

A broken toe will be painful, swollen and red. There may be bruising of the skin around the area and sometimes a collection of blood beneath the toenail. You'll find it difficult to walk and wearing a shoe will be painful. (Check)

If the break is severe, the toe may stick out at an angle. (Not the case)

Most broken toes can be cared for at home and medical treatment may not be necessary.

 

Caring for your broken toe at home

The following tips can be used to care for a broken toe at home.

For little toes, put a piece of cotton wool or gauze between your injured toe and the one next to it and tape the two toes together with a plaster. The healthy toe will act as a splint.

Using a shoe with a stiff sole or a surgical cast shoe will help your mobility.

Keep your foot raised for as long as possible, for example by resting it on cushions. This will help reduce swelling and pain.

Hold an ice pack (try frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) to the toe for 15-20 minutes every one to two hours for the first couple of days. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.

Rest the toe by not walking or standing for too long, and not putting weight on the toe. Avoid any activities that might have caused the fracture until your toe is fully healed. You can begin normal activity once the swelling has gone down and you're able to comfortably wear a protective shoe.

Take over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen to relieve the pain, but don't give aspirin to a child under 16 years of age.

Wear sturdy shoes that don't squash or bend the toe.

 

Seems easy enough so I will do this and monitor for a few days.

[emoji106]

If your toe turns green use a side cutter to remove said toe [emoji23] [emoji23]

[mudda]

I did that once ...

 

To resume cycling - I replaced my cleat with a pedal on one side and then cycled with a sandal ...  one foot cleated and the other with a sandle - and a lekker sock - I was half-German