Have I broken a bone?

[monkeycheeky]

Over 5 months ago now, I dropped a very heavy drainpipe from a great height (don't ask) directly on the top of my right foot. It hurt so much at the time, it took my breath away and I was almost sick. It swelled and bruised only slightly, so I put an ice-pack on t for a while, then just thought it would just get better on its own. However, my foot still hurts in the same place, even though it was such a long time ago and there's no bruise or swelling at all any more. Is there any way I could have broken or fractured a bone in the top of my foot?! And if so, is there anything doctors could do about it even if I did get it checked out?! Any ideas what I could do instead to relieve the pain?

[Ethel]

You could well have broken a bone - there are lots of bones in our feet. Go to the GP - he will send you for an xray.

Curiosity is killing me - have you got very long arms to drop something from a very great height and it hit your foot?

[monkeycheeky]

Haha! Well, as you ask, yes! It was kind of a case in which I was trying to lift the pipe up to go over a pole (stage prop type thing), but the top of the pipe hit the ceiling quite hard, so I lost my grip and dropped it. So now you know! Bet you're glad you asked hey? : ) But also, I have got long arms!!!

[monkeycheeky]

Thank you for your answer by the way! : )

[meltoadhall]

after such a long time the bone would have healed but they may x-ray it if it comes from your gp.
if its really bad they would have to operate to sort it out.

[monkeycheeky]

Thanx for your answer Melto. Trouble is, I've since moved to Portugal, so not so familiar with GPs round here. And they do everything private and money's a bit scarce. In fact, I suspect I might have upset the injury by wearing flip-flops instead of my normal comfy trainers! Can't complain too much though obviously. Might make an appointment for when I next visit UK though. Thanks for your advice.