Am I being really thick?

[NanaPorsche]

I broke my big toe 14th August.

Was given crutches (which I've returned) but can't use them as I have two frozen shoulders.

I still cannot walk. The pain is excruciating. Still bruised. Still swollen (not as much but obviously bigger than other big toe). Big toe is now slightly crossing the next toe. Ball of foot feels swollen. Can't get comfortable in bed because of the weight of the quilt on foot.

I have been given a mahoosive sandal type shoe thingy (which son calls Mum's Forest Gump) which makes walking a tiny bit more comfortable.

The thing is, my 'limp' is having a knock on effect on my hips and knees and my other foot. I'm in all sorts of discomfort and I am extremely frustrated as I've rested for two complete weeks (my family have been fabulous) but now sympathy is wearing thin because everyone assumes I should be better now.

This is now the third week of being 'missing in action'. Is this normal?

I'm letting so many people down. Would it be acceptable to have three weeks off work for a broken toe? I usually look after my grandchildren which I now can't do as they're very young (nappies).

What can I do to get walking normally again? Or am I being thick and this sort of injury usually takes this long to recover from?

I'm beginning to feel like a fraud and I feel like I'm slipping into a depression.

You’re not thick! You’re injured! It takes time to heal. Should you be weight bearing on the foot wearing the sandal?

It sounds like you need to be seen again, make an appointment. If it hurts, and especially if it's sore enough that it impedes your usual activity, you're not a fraud.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

Sorry you are in pain. I would be seen again, thats not my experience after a broken big toe, however I imagine it also depends where the break is etc. Worth getting it checked out again I think.

You need urgent physio referral to see what can get you independently walking. Does your GP surgery have some integrated in the practice you may have to be assessed then they would push you on to hospital for sticks? I have frozen shoulders (chronic illness) and there are better versions of crutches that would aggravate less. For example Fischer handle sticks or elbow crutches.