Foot Update and Now Cellulitis of the Toe

[Pumpkin2009]

If you saw my attempt at humour of my red hammer toe, you will understand when I say, I should not have made fun of my toe that was trying to tell me it was in distress. On New Year's Eve, I realized that it wasn't just a red toe, as it turned really ugly and scary looking. I called my podiatrist who is treating my broken foot and he called me back immediately and called in an antibiotic and told me to stop wearing the boot. I already had an appointment on Monday. Another x-ray was taken and the fracture is not healed yet, but I can't wear the boot or anything constrictive because of the toe. The concern quickly shifted from the fracture to the cellulitis of the toe. He extended the antibiotic for another week.

I definitely learned that I should have been more concerned when the toe got so red, but hopefully the antibiotic will help. Not how I planned to enter the new year.

Healing hugs to all.

[honeybug]

Oh poor you sweet Pumpkin. 🤗Sooo sorry your toe went to cellulitis and fracture not healed.

Please take care of yourself and know you’re in my thoughts and prayers hun.

Gentle gentle hugs and heal soon wishes.

Love and prayers

EJ 😊🤗♥️🥰🙏🕊🤝❤️‍🩹🌿🌸🦋

[Pumpkin2009 in reply to honeybug]

Thank you so much honeybug. Just hoping the antibiotic does its job.

Healing hugs to you.

[honeybug in reply to Pumpkin2009]

Praying 🙏 your antibiotic heals it fully.

Take care of yourself and stay safe hun.

Love & prayers.

EJ

[CecilyParsley]

Oh no. I am so sorry. Cellulitis is so painful. I really hope you start to feel better. Big Cwtches xxx

[Pumpkin2009 in reply to CecilyParsley]

Cecily, Thank you so much. hoping the antibiotic does its job. Trying to be careful. Hope you are doing okay.

Healing hugs.

[CecilyParsley in reply to Pumpkin2009]

Bless you I have had many bouts of cellulitis of my legs and instep but not my toes. It is not only painful but the infection makes you feel awful too. I am still struggling with my tendons. Since I tore my hamstring last year my leg keeps giving way. My latest fall fortunately did not hurt me as I fell over onto the bed but I clutched the curtains dragging them down and pulling the ole out of the wall … oops xxx

[Pumpkin2009 in reply to CecilyParsley]

Oh, Cecily, that is scary. Luckily you didn't get hurt, but too close of a call. Glad you said the infection makes you feel awful because I have been feeling like that and wondered if it is because of the infection. And more fatigued than even usually. Just seems that there is always something waiting for us when we least expect it. Take care.

Healing hugs.

[CecilyParsley in reply to Pumpkin2009]

Yes I felt terrible. The first time the infection tracked right up from my feet to my hips. I was boiling hot but shivering. Headache, fatigue too.Rest up and be kind to yourself xxx

[Hidden in reply to CecilyParsley]

You just wanted to be on the stage and bring the curtain down as they say in show biz 🎭

[CecilyParsley in reply to Hidden]

Ha ha I am no thespian. The last time I was on stage was a Sunday School nativity 😂😂😂

[Pumpkin2009]

Thank you so much!

Healing hugs.

[Hidden]

Hope your tie is responding to treatment and you feel better?