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Fracture hurting much more 3 days after accident?

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pam42544
pam42544

Hi, I broke my ankle 3 days ago. I've woken up this morning in agony. It feels like cast is pressing on my ankle bones. Is this normal? Don't go back to fracture clinic for another 4 day's. Is it 6 weeks of this....arms, hands and my good leg aching with trying to use these crutches! Fed up already! Can anyone give me advice? Thanks

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  • michelle46930
    michelle46930 pam42544

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    Hi everyone! I am new to this forum. I broke my left foot(5th metatarsal) and am in a cast for 12 weeks. I am 2 weeks in and have a question. I am VERY achy in my arms back and legs as well.  Very painful...feels like a really bad flu. Has anybody else had this occur? I think it is more than being sore using crutches...I am totallly non weight bearing the whole 12 weeks. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Michelle😊

    • kathy39654
      kathy39654 michelle46930

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      I believe the problem comes with not being weight bearing.  I was non-weight bearing for eight weeks and my legs and back hurt. You are using other muscles that you’re not used to, so you will hurt in those places.  Try to stay off crutches and elevate as much as you can.
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