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ive had a double ankle fusion with a cacalneal osteotomy 3 weeks ago. Should I still be in this much pain? I'm still having to take oxycodone especially at night. It doesn't feel like any healing has taken place at all. Is this is?
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danette90549 barb1953
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Hi barb,
I was getting my pain mostly at night. I was afraid mine wasn't healing the way my foot swoll up. I'm 3 weeks today post op I get my stitches out tomorrow. I was in a lot of pain it is not subsiding take your meds, ice under the knee and keep it elevated. I'm praying for your relief
Best
Danette
barb1953 danette90549
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Hi Danette,
What did you have done to your ankle? Last night is the first night I didn't take any pain killers. I woke up in the night not in pain so much but felt so swollen that it felt like my foot was going to bust through the soft cast. The biggest concern I had yesterday was my foot was so cold it was almost numb. I couldn't get it warm all day. It was about three hours after I went to bed that it started to thaw. That's twice that's happened & it feels awful.
I also have three weeks in today. This is a lot harder than what I thought it would be. I'd give anything to be able to stretch that foot out right now.
Good luck with your healing journey. Keep me posted. Sending prayers your way.
danette90549 barb1953
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Hi Barb,
I had to have my peroneal tendon repaired, along with the ligaments. 2 of my 3 ligaments were missing and the 3rd one was shredded. So he had to repair that, I'm getting the stitches out I'm hoping I can move my foot a little. My uncomfortably comes at night too last night I didn't sleep a wink. I don't know if it's anxiety or what. With your numbness have you tried to elavate a little higher? I would call the doctor about the coldness I haven't experienced that.
Praying for you,
Danette
barb1953
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I'm not in an air cast boot & non weight bearing for another two months. Last night was my first night sleeping in this boot as I'm told to keep it on 24/7. I find that the plastic part that goes in the front was driving into my incisions & creating more pain. I removed it & it felt so much better. I tried to wear it with the plastic thing today & the same thing. Creates more pain so I'm leaving it off. Anyone else have this issue?
Morrismanc007 barb1953
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margie41357 barb1953
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Grayson_Sha barb1953
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I guess I've been really lucky so far. I haven't needed any pain meds. I took an aspirin once a day for 5 weeks but that was to prevent blood clots. I'm on week 6 now with swelling and minor irritations but not bad. I hope your pain lessens soon to where you don't need any meds.
jenni_24876 Grayson_Sha
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Did you have surgery. I'm Pretty tough but had pain relief in the beginning but did too much damage to me. Allergies and sideffects are disgusting. I still have pain. Break was march 24. Back at work. Tiring but good.