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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 31, 2023 | Replies (10)
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If the toe is out of alignment, you'll want a correction. While there isn't a great rush for you to get to emergency in that regard, those toes can be painful. You may want to ask for a lidocaine patch for the pain. I do like your primary's concern. If the toe is in alignment, there won't be much to do. They might soft brace it.
I'd wear sandals and wait for a convenient ride (not months, though). I'd probably order 4% lidocaine patches from Amazon because I'm sensitive (a wimp). Do be careful not to bump the toe meanwhile. And don't fall.
Not correcting a misaligned break can increase arthritis, but they take a while to heal.
best wishes
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Thanks so much for your response. It really doesn't hurt that much and, of course, I'm being extra careful. I went to Urgent Care today and they couldn't see me (too many ahead of me). Now wasn't that special! I spent $20.00 for nothing and thankfully the cab driver hadn't left the parking lot yet. It is a bit out of alignment but not severely. You're funny, you're a wimp. I'm unsure at this point what to do. It is swollen and red so even if I get an X-ray and they confirm that it's broken then what? I guess the only issue would be the alignment. I will wait a while and see. Thank you again for the helpful info. Nancy : )