Hi Miriam,

I'm new to the forum (although I have been to Team Estrogen before). I feel your pain!

My GP doc said no riding until I at least see the ortho doc. She also has me buddy taping it to the next toe and wearing a weird velcro shoe while walking around. I am swimming while avoiding kicking and using my good foot to kick off. Before I finally went to see the doc (because I couldn't run without pain) I was riding my bike on the broken toe not realizing it was broken - but now that it's been diagnosed and the doctor said not to I am waiting until I get the okay from the Ortho doc. Normally I would go ahead - if it doesn't hurt then do it - but because I don't want any long lasting repercussions including arthritis in the toe I am following the doc's prescription.

That's my experience and .02. Hope it helps some. I know it is VERY frustrating. Oh, and I am also doing some core strengthening while waiting. Don't want inertia to set in!

Jen