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What can i do for a broken bone adjacent to big toe as on a 17 week waitin list to see a surgeon and in so much pain with it?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

ER: If you have a broken bone, you should present to the er for evaluation. Waiting 17 weeks is unreasonable.

Answered 3/27/2013

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Stiff shoes: Wearing a wide, stiff soled shoe may help. Ice, elevation and advil (ibuprofen) should also help.

Answered 3/27/2013

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