Medical help required.

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:27 pm

Played footy yesterday (5 a side) and came off worse in a 75-25 challenge (nee surprise as I had little right to go for it!). Anyways, at the time, my toe next to the big toe on my right foot was sore. I had a limp for the rest of the game, which has remained into today. At the time, it was a little red, with a bit of swelling. This has gotten worse and my toe is now 3 times the size compared to its normal size. Wor lass seems to think I have broken it. This is unlikely as I can put weight on it and can bend it - not much mind. I reckon it's just bruised, but as I am playing in the Cup Final the morra, is it worth worrying aboot or am I going to live?

cowdrill · Post by **cowdrill** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:29 pm

amputate

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:27 pm

That's the dreaded "Toe next to the big toe" swelling syndrome. I've seen this keeps fella's out of the pub, never mind a game of five a side. There is no known cure except sitting in an armchair with your foot up and not moving for three days. Whilst sitting you must incant "Bolton three, Everton one". If you don't do this for twenty four hours, then stagger off to the infirmary after three days, by the time you get there a full cure will have occurred.

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:55 pm

TANGODANCER wrote:That's the dreaded "Toe next to the big toe" swelling syndrome. I've seen this keeps fella's out of the pub, never mind a game of five a side. There is no known cure except sitting in an armchair with your foot up and not moving for three days. Whilst sitting you must incant "Bolton three, Everton one". If you don't do this for twenty four hours, then stagger off to the infirmary after three days, by the time you get there a full cure will have occurred.

cowdrill · Post by **cowdrill** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:56 pm

wibble

malcd1 · Post by **malcd1** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:09 am

To be honest Hoolio I wouldn't even bother going to A & E if you suspect your toe is broken. You will wait for 3 hours get sent to X-ray to confirm it is broken. They will then tape it to your middle toe and send you on your way.

Strap it up, don't play football for the next 5 weeks and you will be fine.

If it goes black (Not bruised) starts smelling then falls off I would suggest a hospital visit may be necessary.

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:08 am

Don't play footy?

Are you mad?!

warthog · Post by **warthog** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:10 am

Get some ice on it. About twenty five minutes will do it - although you should have done this much earlier.

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:13 am

Hoolio wrote:Played footy yesterday (5 a side) and came off worse in a 75-25 challenge (nee surprise as I had little right to go for it!). Anyways, at the time, my toe next to the big toe on my right foot was sore. I had a limp for the rest of the game, which has remained into today. At the time, it was a little red, with a bit of swelling. This has gotten worse and my toe is now 3 times the size compared to its normal size. Wor lass seems to think I have broken it. This is unlikely as I can put weight on it and can bend it - not much mind. I reckon it's just bruised, but as I am playing in the Cup Final the morra, is it worth worrying aboot or am I going to live?

Move to Blackburn, you'll fit right in!

communistworkethic · Post by **communistworkethic** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:20 am

Cowdrill's right - amputation.... at the neck

Mar · Post by **Mar** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:49 pm

Apparently everytime you stub your toe the chances are you've broke it or at least given it a good fracture. That's why it hurts so much. It'll just be a little tender for awhile and then it'll be fine. Unless of course it gets gangrene and then falls off at which point it might be worth seeing a doctor.

Nozza · Post by **Nozza** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:26 pm

communistworkethic wrote:Cowdrill's right - amputation.... at the neck

Your grudge against me is pointless. Let it go.

bobo the clown · Post by **bobo the clown** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:26 am

Just "get on with it" you big girl.

enfieldwhite · Post by **enfieldwhite** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:01 am

After Vaghn's injury yesterday, having SEVERED AN ARTERY, this is poor fare Hoolio. Cold compress and an anti-inflammatry (Nurofen), and then strap it up for the game, ya big jessie.

The Bullett · Post by **The Bullett** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:52 am

You are fecked mate.....can i have your laptop?