So my broken toe from last week was JUST starting to feel better, when the van door closed on it.

[michelleric]

Ok, so maybe this could be an MS question? I am still fighting with some sort of vocal chord infection, still cant talk too well. and I do believe this is setting off a flare. Actually I don't believe, I know.

The main problem of this flare, is lots of tingling and numbness, particularly in my left foot/leg.  I am not feeling my left foot too well, and broke a toe and some other "little" bones.  So, today, was at one of the kids schools, got in my car, and without realizing it, my foot was not quite in the van.  Tears were flowing.

I can only wear flip flops due to my foot, don't know if there are any other suggestions as to what might help. I know I really need to be much more careful, just still feel like schleprock.  

Michelle

So

[COBOB]

I think we need to wrap you in bubble wrap. :-)  Seriously though, a short cast or "walking boot" might make sense.  Lack of feeling many put you at risk for increased damage.

Bob

[Lulu54]

M - Sidesteps' suggestion is a good one  - you really have to do something to protect that foot because it has taken enough abuse.


Honestly I cringed when  I read your title.  Please stay home and let the hubby do the driving.

hugs,
L

[Sidesteps]

Oh Michelle, we haven't formally "met" but I've been reading your posts lately.  You are really getting "whammied", I am terribly sorry.

I do have a suggestion. I have had broken toes before and sometimes you can find soft casts at a medical supply place that will fit around it like a shoe but softer/looser. It will protect it better than a flip flop.

Also, sometimes wrapping it so it's not mobile and I hate to say it but even sometimes a cast. I'm not sure how it's broken so I'd ask the doctor before wrapping it myself. You don't want it healing around the wrapping and it becoming deformed.  

Did you have x-rays? I've broken my little toe a few times but never got x-rays. I could just tell.