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Jerking sensation in my post surgery ankle

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yolander06542
yolander06542

Has anyone experience a jerking sensation in their leg or foot after surgery?

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  • e51145
    e51145 yolander06542

    Posted

    When was your surgery? Just asking cause I did a week after surgery.
    • yolander06542
      yolander06542 e51145

      Posted

      I continue to have a jerking sensation since surgery. Sometimes, I am awaken out of my sleep.
  • kbeen
    kbeen yolander06542

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    I had ORIF for a trimalleolar fractures (3 different places) and yes I had the jerking for a couple of weeks, particularly the first ciuple of days, very like restless leg syndrome, but worse, with severe shooting pain jerks. I think it is because so many nerves are damaged and cut. My physio said it was the nerves regrowing, and ‘rewiring’ in the brain. It is 6 months since my injury, and havent had these since 3 month mark I think.

    kelly

    • yolander06542
      yolander06542 kbeen

      Posted

      Hello kbeen

      Ok, now it makes since why I am having a jerking sensation, my nerves are rewiring.

  • tricia09818
    tricia09818 yolander06542

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    I  thought it was just me. Yes! It started 2-3 weeks after surgery. I am almost 6 weeks postop now and it seems to be stopping. Its always in bed at night, since I started taking the boot off at night.
    • yolander06542
      yolander06542 tricia09818

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      When I first felt the jerking feeling, I woke up and was like who the hell trying to attack me 😂 Are you wearing a boot and are you still using a crutches?

    • tricia09818
      tricia09818 yolander06542

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      Yes I’m wearing a boot and still on crutches. I’m allowed to take the boot off to sleep. I go Wednesday to physical therapy to start partial weight bearing. I used to be afraid of that but now I just want my life back.  Can’t wait to walk again.
    • teena57622
      teena57622 tricia09818

      Posted

      We're almost the same weeks of post op. Can you move your ankle up and down to the fullest already?

    • yolander06542
      yolander06542 tricia09818

      Posted

      Good Afternoon tricia09818

      I wish you all the best going to P.T. If you still rely on pain meds, take them before you go. I don't know how you sleep without the boot, I can't. My legs and foot swells immediately so I always keep the boot on. I only release the straps on my boots for 30 minutes a day. I can't wait to walk again as well. How you endured your injury if you don't mind me asking.

    • yolander06542
      yolander06542 teena57622

      Posted

      No I can't. I only wiggle my toes in order to maintain circulation. My foot is too painful still.

    • kristie46414
      kristie46414 tricia09818

      Posted

      i had to start taking my boot off at night and just sitting to get my scaring from surgery is

      on both sides. it is finally starting to heal and is itchy.

      i on week 11 of no weight injury was june 26th my surgery was july 22nd it has been a long summer

  • jenni_24876
    jenni_24876 yolander06542

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    Hi there. I hope you’ve been told the importance of walking level. And have invested in Even Up Shoe. I’m glad I couldn’t were boot because I was unaware and would have have more hassles than I already have. It’s a very difficult injury just be so careful it’s so worrying how many fall again from the unstable ankle.  Good luck with your recovery. 
    • yolander06542
      yolander06542 jenni_24876

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      Hi Jenni. Thank you for your advice. I wasn't aware that I have to wear shoe which measures up to the height of the boot. I am going to a wedding on the end of the month,and I am lost for words. I don't know what kind of shoe I can wear to this event. So far, I have been wearing flat boots which is comfortable.

      Have a good day

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