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Hi Everyone! A few days ago i had my staples removed and the plaster cast removed. My doctor put a removable walking boot on me. nwb for 2 more weeks. he told me to do foot pumps daily to help with the stiffness. as soon as i went home i did the foot pumps a couple different times with not much pain. the next 2 days i have had constant achiness pain in my calf. is this from the pumps or could it be a dvt?
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sher29123 donna41550
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What a relief when I got my staples out, they were pinching the skin so much.
Your achilles has not been stretched in such a long time, that the pain you are feeling.
Once you start to full weight bear, that's when you are going to feel all sorts of different things.
donna41550 sher29123
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sher29123 donna41550
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The boot felt very uncomfortable for me as well. I think since your ankle is so swollen it doesn't fit inside too well. But I was allowed to sleep without the boot on, that was at least better than cast on. It will get better.
Im starting week 15, ankle still swollen but I just started walking without my crutches. Limping a little, the ice pack feels good at night. It is still stiff when I get out of bed though.
Stay positive, it is a long healing process but there is a light at the end of all this.