Help I’ve never been more scared

[Meyer_Gdmnx]

My toe has been red since Monday there is no discharge and no wound other than a scratch I called my local doctor and he says it was just inflammation but I’m terrified it’s Covid toe or infection or something worse (the white stuff is savlon antiseptic)

[Zappa61]

Hi try & relax, ide take the Savlon off & just let it dry best for healing, try & calm down you safe 👍

[Meyer_Gdmnx in reply to Zappa61]

Hi thank you for your reply I really appreciate you taking the time

[Zappa61 in reply to Meyer_Gdmnx]

No problem times are hard enough these day's, but I'm reassured we are all doing our best & looking forward to Xmas and have a break, let's all forget 2020, Lol 🙏

[Hidden]

You are probably fine, it does just look like inflammation. Have you heard of gout? I’m not sure why this comes to mind and I don’t think you have it from what I’m seeing in the picture, but I’m just curious have you had any joint pain? Is it itching?

[Meyer_Gdmnx in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very much for your reply I have heard of it yes to be honest my anxiety is being filed by the fact that this is day 5 and no change

[Hidden in reply to Meyer_Gdmnx]

That does seem a bit long so I understand how that could be scary. But inflammation is not something I’d be too worried about. I’d be more concerned if the pain is severe or even numbness and tingling. That could indicate something more serious.

[Meyer_Gdmnx in reply to Hidden]

There is an ache that comes and goes as well as tingling😢

[Hidden in reply to Meyer_Gdmnx]

Ache is expected because the inflammation putting some pressure on your nerves. But the tingling is gone and you can feel in that toe, you are ok. I hope the swelling calms down, maybe put cool compress on the toe

[hypercat54]

What's Covid toe? Never heard of that. Why are you terrified? What do you think is going to happen with an inflammation of a big toe? It's not going to lead to anything serious such as sepsis or amputation you know. It's an inflamed toe - it happens all the time.You like everyone has an immune system which will probably deal with it and if not then you might need ab's.

Read up on your immune system and you will see how powerful and wonderful it is. Perhaps you will be reassured then. Stop panicking and stop your anxiety telling you that you are gong to die. If people died of an inflamed toe (or finger) a lot of people would die. They don't.

[Meyer_Gdmnx in reply to hypercat54]

Honestly I hasn’t either but I made the mistake of googling inflamed toe and something called Covid toe appeared my only concern if I’m honest is because it’s been going on since Monday night

[Meyer_Gdmnx in reply to Meyer_Gdmnx]

Thank you very much for your reply though I hope you’re staying safe and well

[FearIsALiar in reply to Meyer_Gdmnx]

I’ve never heard of covid toe..I’m sure it’s nothing to be worried about.

[Hidden in reply to hypercat54]

Love your response 🤣🤗

[FearIsALiar]

How did this happen? Did you stub your toe or what

[Meyer_Gdmnx in reply to FearIsALiar]

Honestly I have no idea I think it was from my dog stepping on my foot

[FearIsALiar in reply to Meyer_Gdmnx]

Well that will do it! You’re definitely okay. It isn’t anything to worry about. How many days has it been like this?

[Meyer_Gdmnx in reply to FearIsALiar]

Today is day 5 that’s why I’m so terrified

[FearIsALiar in reply to Meyer_Gdmnx]

Try icing it so the swelling goes down. It will be okay! You are safe. You went to the doctors.