Broken bone and cold feeling

[LuckyAmy1986]

Hi there posting here fir traffic so yes IABU for that. I fractured my little toe last night, confirmed with X-ray at hospital today, sent home taped up all fine. Howveee my leg and foot feels a like it’s in an ice bucket and is noticeably colder to the touch than the other one. Is this normal? I have never broken anything before! Thanks

No thats not normal

If u squeeze your big toe for 5 seconds does the colour come back after 2/3

Yes it does @frogqueen13

I’d probably call nhs direct or whatever it’s called now. I’m sure it’ll be fine but it’s very important that your foot doesn’t lose its circulation.

Silly question op, but have you got some combination of socks and shoes/slippers on? My feet and legs can go numb with cold if I don't wear socks/slippers in all but the warmest weather

Definitely call NHS direct it sounds as if you may have a blood circulation problem I the injured foot, so it's important you get it checked out fairly fast.

No it should be same temperature. Get it checked out ASAP, you don't want your circulation compromised.

Worst case scenario you could end up losing toe/foot. Much better to get it checked and there be no problem than leave it and it gets much worse.

Called 111 and said just to see GP in next few working days. Leg feels like it’s in an ice bucket and I can’t help but worry even after calling them!

@strongerthanithought76 just wearing socks!

Emergency appointment tomorrow with your GP?

Walk-in clinic? OOH?

Are you alone? If you feel any worse go back to A&E.

It doesn't sound right.

Can you maybe elevate the leg and foot slightly?

DH is here, I’m going to go to GP tomorrow. It’s not a funny colour or anything like that which makes me feel better! I’ve had it elevated since I’ve been home apart from hobbling about a bit!

Is it a normal pink colour, can you feel a pulse on the top of your foot in the middle and ar the side of your foot.

Can you feel the pulse in your ankle? Try it in your warm leg first.

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What did the GP say OP?

Sorry for not responding sooner I’ve been sleeping lots! Did go to gp
This morning though she didn’t seem concerned. Said it might be a damaged nerve but did lots of checks on my leg and all was fine. Unfortunately wasn’t ice cold this morning when I was there but has been this afternoon. She said it will need looking into further if it continues. And said if it goes off colour etc etc then go to a&e

Oh and I
Did call nhs 111 last night who also didn’t seem concerned just said to visit GP which I have done now. Still makes me a bit uneasy! Hopefully it will go away in a few days