So I’m in a walking boot for my broken ankle, and this morning I noticed my toes felt numb. I loosened the boot considerably.
A few hours later, my toes still felt numb even though I kept wiggling them and moving them inside the boot.
Then 3 hours ago I took the boot off and have been moving my toes a lot this whole time, but they’re still numb.
I’ve decided to sleep with my boot off.
My toes are not discolored luckily but I’m still concerned
Sounds good policy. Look for the google response but I’d do the same. Circulation is so important so hope it helps.
Can you contact your dr or an advice nurse about the numbness? It seems concerning that your toes are still numb even after you removed the boot.
@Moonbeam I called. They said the dr is calling me back. I still have numbness in those toes. It’s been more than 24 hours of numbness after first 12 hours of wearing the boot loose and then 13 hours of no boot. I’m concerned at this point
That’s really scary hopefully the doctor will clear it up
My brother, when he broke his foot, they gave him a fancy light to use. Apparently it promotes bone growth. Perhaps the loan of one of those devices is possible.
@Revv1 @FreeLunch @Moonbeam @rogueone
I spoke to my dr. I have to sit with my ankle elevated about my heart for several hours and sometimes wiggle my toes. If it doesn’t improve after that, call in the morning.
They said keep my leg as high as I can tolerate and watch some movies. So that’s what I’m going to do. No cooking dinner tonight.
I hope the sensation will return to your toes. The body does some scary things sometimes.
Yeah. I hope so too. Thanks @anon70814080
Good luck. Sounds like they are looking out for you so hopefully you will be good
Thanks @FreeLunch
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My sensation has returned about 50%. Yay! So I’m going to keep elevating above my heart, wiggling my toes, and icing like they said. They want me doing nothing but watching tv while elevating all day so that’s what I’m going to do.
That’s good news man
Great to hear it!
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