Help!!!!! any advice please!!!,
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Hi can anyone help me with some advice pleas! It's late on a Friday night and I have just found this website, I'm so glad that I have! I have broken my tib and fib -(think it's called a bimaellour fracture?) I did it on a pair of high heels at Xmas party, stupid or what??? I climbed up one step and it was gone over, my future for next how ever many months mapped out for me I a nano second!!!! I have the usual metal plate and screws like many of you folk in here. I had my cast off on Monday and went to a physio today who advised me to not use the airboot and "try " to use just the crutches in the house and airboot outside. I a m confused as the consultant at the hospital said keep boot on for two weeks then ditch it AND the crutches. I am really confused, I want to push myself but don't want to do any damage. I am so down, fed up and FRUSTRATED? I have been given exercises from the physio man which he said to do every couple of hours and push through the pain as he said it needs to get moving ASAP. My ankle is so swollen, STIFF and painful. I just don't know what advice is the best? I am 49 WAS fit doing spinning, gym, swimming and lots of classes. Help!
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jannie26408 Pippie
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sorry to hear of your accident. First when did this happen? Typically it's 6 weeks in a splint, then airboot or cast, it depends on the injury how many weeks NWB non weight bearing. Each person is different. I'm 8 weeks post op and just got ok to put my foot down and still in wheelchair as I can't do crutches. I'm 65 so have a few years on you but in good shape and active so I get your frustration. I'm no expert but that's my take on it. I hope this helps a bit. And forgot to say just started my second physio this past week....my foot is very still stiff, not too swollen and moderate pain...
Pippie jannie26408
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It's great you are making progress, but it seems to me all the posts I've read everyone says the same thing it's a slow slow process of healing, there is no quick fix.
jannie26408 Pippie
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Pippie jannie26408
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x
jane26842 Pippie
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Now 16 days post the ankle from hell life. I was not in any way prepared ffor the after surgery repercussions. I too am so down and the depression I'm trying to keep at bay but it's not easy. Got my cast off this last Eednesday and am in a boot. My most frustrating part thus far is the burning pain in my whole got about every 9-10 hours. It's a horrible wake up cell in the middle of the night. I know it's going to be a long haul
And patience is your best friend but I've never met Ms patience and it's hard to meet her. I've read where he burning is a disturbed nerve and it could be permanent. To say the least they scared me to death that I might fall into that category. I don't start therapy until I see me Dr in 4 weeks. Can't believe they would want you to start therapy already. This place is a God send. Let's all TRY to learn patience and time. It's hard I tell ya. Hoping you find some relief and kindred hearts on this site
jannie26408 Pippie
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Pippie jane26842
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its hell as you say no one really truly understands!!!! But this forum will help us all to "let it all out"
I am attempting to get to the swimming pool today one airboot and crutches???? I have to get off my backside I can't stand it anymore.... Wish me luck😡
Pippie jannie26408
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Pippie jane26842
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ive been in the swimming pool trying to loosen up the ankle, it's so tight and stiff ahhhhhhhh ! 🇬🇧
Are you a it more positive or still down , I have good days and bad days ☀️💦⚡️
jane06754 Pippie
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It was difficult , painful and frustrating. I followed therapy advice.
I went to the swimming baths daily for 6 weeks and exercised in the water. This helped me to progress, strengthened my ankle and gave me confidence so my advice is keep it moving, the stiffness will get better and the swelling will come down.
I'm 10 months post fracture and can now wear heels (small ones) can't run yet but can see that the recovery has taken time, hard work and determination
Good luck and take care- you will improve
Jane
Pippie jane06754
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thank you x
jane06754 Pippie
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The staff at the pool I went to were brill. I kept my shoes on when I walked to pool side (with the covers) and they put a chair by the side of the pool as the benches were a bit low
Started in little pool and they helped me in and out. there were steps and I used my crutches. If you struggle ask them to use the chair hoist
Enjoy
Jane
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jane06754 Pippie
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The basic exercises I did was
Walking forwards, backwards and sideways
Holding on to the side and going up on to my toes (start in deeper water and as you progress get shallower) then when your a bit stronger doing single legs
Have a look at Aqua jigging on line, you can buy the belts quite cheaply and I found this really good for movement
I also stood with my toes touching the pool wall and tried to get my knee to touch the wall, thus took about 4 weeks before I could do it. Along with the usual circling if the ankle.
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Keep going and keep me informed jane x