How do you unjam a jammed toe ?
Q. I jammed my big toe, tumbling, and it is really sore and sensitve on the knuckle part of the toe. How can i heal it fast or atleast make the pain go away? What is a jammed toe anyway ? Any home remidys? Any sugestions? Any other wasy to help it besides RICE ? Any way for a fast recovery? Anything to stop the pain, temporarely ?
Asked by girl with questions - Tue Mar 27 23:58:29 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. super ouch !!! Hardly anything more painfull !!! The reason is that finger,and toe injuries cause the selling to be "compartmentalized"...it' s trapped into small spaces that don't allow the pressure from swelling to be released/dissipated to any other space. R.I.C.E (except compression)is the imperative. Because of the swelling , elevation is critical. Keep in mind that every time that you put your foot down, it takes about three times longer to reduce the swelling caused by lowering your foot. Of course, an anti-inflammatory will help if you take them mutilpe time a day for 3-4 days (use the daily maximum recommended dose ...anything less is likely to be insufficient. "Splinting" of the toe is often used but has a variable results… [cont.]
Answered by dougie - Wed Mar 28 00:23:53 2007

Is there a way to tell the difference between a broken toe and a jammed toe?
Q. I twisted my little toe in a pretty bizarre fashion this afternoon. I didn't really twist it with too much pressure, but I've broken it before, so the bone is a little weaker. Is there a way to tell the difference between a jam and a break? If so, would I treat one injury different than the other? I know i'm only supposed to buddy splint it if it's broken, but should I do something else if it's a jam?
Asked by maddysun! - Thu Oct 8 23:53:45 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. yes, there is a way to tell the difference, get it XRAYED ! then you can see if it is broken or not
Answered by dasher - Fri Oct 9 10:47:51 2009

how long does it take for a jammed toe to heal after the day it was jamed?
Q. i hurt my big toe and it really hurts. itd the second day after i jamed it and it really hurts. how long does it take to heal acfter the first day it got jammed?
Asked by cooldudes - Sat May 26 21:40:11 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You may have broken it. Tape it to the toe beside it and it should feel better in a couple days.
Answered by Introuble - Sat May 26 21:44:08 2007

I have a jammed toe thats swollen what can i do?
Q. i have practice on monday and i need to bring the swelling down as much as I can in two days, can anyone help? any tips? Please?
Asked by Scott C - Fri Sep 5 15:44:00 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. elevate & ICE it.
Answered by smckech1972 - Fri Sep 5 15:47:24 2008

What should I do about a "jammed" toe?
Q. My son the 3 years old & I think he jammed his toe when he fell down. It isn't swollen or a different color but he keeps saying it hurts really bad. I moved it up & down & back & forth & he didn't scream like it was broken, so I'm pretty sure it is jammed. I was wondering if there is anything I could do to fix it myself, before I go sit at ER all day just for them to tell me its jammed.
Asked by 85Jessica - Sun Sep 14 10:00:00 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There is something you can do. Tylenol and Ibuprofen for pain. Ice for the 1st 24 hours, and buddy tape the toes. Buddy taping is taping the affected toe to the toe next to it. This helps to stabilize the toe. Don't pull on it. Many people make this mistake thinking it will make it better. Unless it is the big toe, ER's rarely cast a foot or even xray a toe. Ice application should be as follows, never apply ice or ice pack directly to the skin, use a wash cloth or towel between the ice and the skin, apply the ice for 20 minutes, then remove it for 2 hours before reapplying. Ice for the 1st 24 hours, then switch to heat. If pain persists more than a few days, see your doctor. Hope this helps.
Answered by ER Nurse - Sun Sep 14 10:08:08 2008

Will I be able to run track with a jammed/broken toe?
Q. Just a few minutes ago I dropped this huge metal thing on my big toe, and then walked into the wall on accident. I have a track meet Saturday, will I be able to run? Right now it is really red and swollen, is it broke or jammed? Thanks
Asked by Nikki - Thu May 7 21:46:52 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. call the doc, see what they want you to do. if they say no, don't because it could get worse. i know how it feels to not be able to participate in what you want to do because of an injury. i had surgery about 2 months ago and had to sit out for 3 weeks of basketball and soccer. it killed me not to play, but soon i was back on the field/court. you really need to see what the doc has to say and follow it. plus u would probable only be out for about 4 days to a week.
Answered by b-ball girl - Thu May 7 21:54:47 2009

I jammed my toe about 3 months ago and it has not heeled yet, do I need to see a doctor?
Q. My toe is swollen and bruised and hurts when I touch it. Is there something I can do at my house to make it heal, or should I see a doctor?
Asked by Rose - Sun Feb 11 17:59:28 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If it hasn't healed yet, as in you are still having pain, you should go see a doctor. You may have developed some sort of calcium deposit that is affecting the tissue in the area and causing you pain. Generally it would have healed up within about 6 weeks unless you keep re-injuring it. For peace of mind, you should see your family doctor. They can do an X-ray and some other non-painful tests and see what is going on with it. It's also possible you developed some inflammation in your joint or bone as a result of hurting it. They can give you meds to help with that. Good luck!
Answered by Answers Are Free Today... - Sun Feb 11 18:05:18 2007

I think I jammed my toe and it looks a little disfigured.?
Q. I was doing cheer leading jumps and I landed on my second toe, it looks disfigured and hurts really bad. I can move it so I know it's not broken.. I just want it to heal. Any suggestions?
Asked by unknown - Sat Sep 4 23:07:22 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments

How to know if your toe is broken, jammed, dislocated, or sprained?
Q. I was in my garage&then i stubbed my toe on the table. Like, it scraped my toe from above, and it hurts if you put any pressure on it. I've put ice and a warm wash cloth on it. I took my temperature 3 hours after the stubbing, and it was 100.5. So.. what does it sound like?
Asked by g g SPACS SUSPENDED - Sun May 23 14:57:08 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you're really worried, go to the doctor and get an x-ray. You never know, it might just be a huge coincidence and you stubbed your toe and have the flu or something.
Answered by Midori - Sun May 23 15:18:47 2010

Would you rather have your toe jammed between the door or have a nasty paper cut?
Q. Would you rather have your toe jammed between the door or have a nasty paper cut?
Asked by jaja - Fri Dec 11 02:00:35 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. paper cut - though they sting really badly, getting your toe jammed is worse.
Answered by meg - Fri Dec 11 02:15:32 2009

Symptoms of a broken/jammed toe?
Q. About 5 hours ago I got kicked in the toe without shoes on and within 15 min of the incident it swelled twice the size. Every time I try to move it, it feels like a pin just went through it. The only thing whats weird is its not black and blue, its just normal color. Is it jammed or broken? How can I tend to it? Thanks
Asked by $!Dude!$ - Thu Feb 18 00:00:22 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It might start swelling up just because its not black or blue doesn't mean its not broken. If you can't move it get it x-rayed. Its better to be safe than sorry.
Answered by crazyd - Thu Feb 18 09:44:51 2010

i kicked a soccer ball with my toe an jammed it an now ever time i kick an the ball hits my toe it will hert?
Q. i was kicking a soccer ball an i was barefooted an i kicked it with my toe...it stiffened up an now i cant bend it as far down as i use to and this happin a few months ago...and now its fine but ecery time i play soccer and kick it an the ball hits my big toe it just starts all over again, the same thang happined to my sisture a year ago an its the same thing with her everytime she kicks an it hits her toe it will jam
Asked by jody v - Sat Jun 14 18:06:30 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This happened to me like a few years ago you could have broken your toe and it didn't reset right but for me i just let it be and tried not to kick the ball anywhere near my big toe. if you give it a little time to rest and don't smash it again (at least for a while:) you should be okay enless something major happens like you drop something on it good luck :P
Answered by Taylor J - Sat Jun 14 19:18:47 2008

How can you tell if your toe is just jammed or if it's broken?
Q. I stubbed my second toe, and now I can't bend it. The first "knuckle" is really sore. No bruising or swelling yet. I've broken toes before, and they usually swell right away...
Asked by I'm just me - Mon Nov 9 13:37:03 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tons of swelling, probably would turn green or purple with bruises. You wouldn't be able to bend it at all. Hope this helps. Just sprained my ankle... injuries like sprains suck. Goodluck getting better!
Answered by Danielle - Mon Nov 9 13:45:25 2009

i stubbed my toe and i dont know if its jammed or what?
Q. I was on our boat and when my dad slowed the boat down i fell forward and hit my PINKY toe on the railing so hard that it swelled larger than my BIG toe! the skin around the toe is blue, green, and purple. I don't know if its jammed or broken. Oh! and just a few days earlier i kicked (on accident) a plastic milk crate filled with books with my pinky toe hard also and the toes look the same. i hurts so badly and i can barely move them. what should i do?
Asked by ding bato - Mon Jul 6 20:04:07 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. tape it to an adjacent toe and watch it
Answered by jerry - Mon Jul 6 20:16:07 2009

swollen "jammed toe"
Q. on my 1.5 year old shar pei pup. vet says that its just jammed, but he is limping and refuses to put any weight on that whole leg. Is there anything i can do to make him more comfortable? I just feel bad. we originally thought the toe was broken, but the vet this morning assured me that its not broken just maybe "jammed"
Asked by Kayden's Mommy - Fri Aug 1 17:02:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm surprised your vet didn't suggest something when you took him in. The advice would be the same as for a person. Rest, ice, elevation.
Answered by Foolish Pleasure Hates STUPID - Fri Aug 1 17:08:41 2008

Jammed toe please read!!!!!!!!!!!!
Q. ok i jammed my toe today 8/4/08 but i have marching band tomorrow with lots of running thanks
Asked by Andrew Q - Mon Aug 4 19:02:45 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would try to tape it to your other toe for support. And take some Advil with food before your event- also try to hold some ice on it- 20 mins on 20 off for an hour. Hope you feel better soon :)
Answered by HeatherJ - Mon Aug 4 19:17:05 2008

Jammed toe for 11 months.?please answer?
Q. In may I Smashed my toe,on a Desk, its around where my big ball is under your big toe. I went to the doctors and said to me i Jammed my toe,he said it would be better in a week , it has been months and it still hurts a lot, It Looks like I have a Giant Bunion. ( though i was born with big balls on my foot but don't hurt, its the way my foot is, it look like one but its not) it is all red and bony. And when it hurts , it burns, lots of pains and it sometimes feels like im having bone on bone contact also it feels like something is tied so tight on my toe/joint. I have Been asking my family but they think its nothing and just a bunion, though it is not a bunion since i had an injury and it never hurt before, and i was born with bunion like… [cont.]
Asked by Russian-blonde. - Sun Mar 14 10:56:36 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You definitely need to have a good Doctor take a look at this. Its been far too long without healing. It can be any number of things from a poorly set break, to arthritis invading the joint. See a Doctor or go to a Clinic or Hospital. Its too late for ice to help, but apply mild heat, 20 minutes on then 20 minutes off, for temporary relief. Take care.
Answered by Just me - Mon Mar 15 14:55:14 2010

Jammed toe, finger, scrapped palms?
Q. One month ago, I scrapped my palms and jammed my finger playing basketball. The wounds on my palms have healed so my hands look perfectly fine but the pain in my palms still persists and also my jammed finger as well. About six months ago I jammed my big toe playing basketball as well. Like my palms and finger, it has not healed as well. So my questions are...why haven't I healed yet? Is there something I can do to heal it now even though it's a little late? Is there something wrong with me? What can I do? I'm pretty frustrated.
Asked by frustrated - Sat Jun 21 05:38:28 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The above person is right in that you do need to try and rest your injuries as much as possible. However, you also need to protect them, especially if you're still using them. You need to try and find something that will support your hands and toes, even if it's just a soft brace, it's better than nothing. I wouldn't push yourself beyond what you're body is telling you is okay. You may cause permanant damage. The fact that you haven't healed means it never ever healed internally. If you want it to clear up once and for all then as hard as it may be you have to rest them, or you'll be like this another 6 months down the line. Ice will also help with inflammation, as will Ibuprofen.
Answered by thebattwoman - Sat Jun 21 09:01:49 2008

How to cure my Fathers jammed toe? . Its jammed for 7 years?
Q. My father's right toe (2nd one- next to the thumb toe) is jammed for around 7 yerars . He can't move that toe at all . We have shown to all variety of medicine doctors.. allopathy, homeo, ayurved, accupresure , But nothing has helped. Actually he had an accident in 2001 and his toe was fractured . He was on plaster from foot up to the knees and on full bed rest for 1 month . Slowly his pain reduced but his toe remained like that only .It doesnt move at all.. Some doctors say his leg will be cut if he doesnt cure his toe. Please help
Asked by lilskhullar - Wed Mar 11 10:42:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

broken/jammed toe question?
Q. i know i asked this yesterday, but just another check up. okay yesterday i hurt two of my toes by falling in the air and two of my toes hit something hard in the pool. it hurt like crazy, i had to get out! okay well the two toes are a little puffy and now the one is all black and purple around the nail at the bottom and some other places. is it broken? jammed? thanks and should i see a doctor?
Asked by mel(x - Tue Jul 29 07:13:12 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yeah, I'd see a doc just to be sure. Your feet are pretty important. You might need one of those boots for awhile.
Answered by llazyiest - Tue Jul 29 07:16:33 2008