Pain with broken ankle
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Hello, I broke my ankle Feb 21, 2020. they said i broke 3 bones. on Feb 28, 2020 I had ankle surgery where they put pins and screws. I was in a cast all the way until March 11, 2020 on that day I went to the doctor they remove my cast and stitches and I was placed in a walking boot but no weight bearing. I slept in the walking boot for 2 weeks until I was told I could remove it while I sleep. I be in the bed all day so sometimes I have it on and sometimes I don't. on March 28, 2020 it made 4 weeks since my surgery I am experiencing pain. sometimes it's a sting pain and sometimes it's a tight pain. my toes also be numb and swollen then the swelling goes down then I could move my toes. it seems as if my ankle will fall off from this pain if I lay on my side the incision be hard as a rock and it hurts on both sides and in the back of my ankle I don't know because it's cold or not. I don't go back to the doctor until April 8, 2020 which then it will be 6 weeks can anyone tell me if they know what is the pain I'm feeling Thank you all!❤
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Teal ayanna1208
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hello I think your pain is normal. i did same as you in dec 19, i am still in a boot, except when in house. the discomfort/pain has been unreal. however these past 2 weeks i think it has finally turned a corner. been a really slow process, but as my consultant explained the amount of soft tissue damage is huge and that takes longer than the bones to heal.
be kind to yourself x
ayanna1208 Teal
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Hello Teal, I'm sorry that you are still in the boot. I hope that one day you won't need it anymore. I'm glad the pain is starting to turn for you. I go back to doctor on April 8th so hopefully I will done with this boot. please take care of yourself and I pray that God keep you and your family safe during this Covid 19. Be blessed!
mark19591 ayanna1208
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Hi Mark here.
9 month's post opp me same as you.
It do get better slow but it do promise.
After 4 months I applied aveeno after the stitches had healed it kept the skin supple for the swelling Stopped cracking skin.
Every time it swells elavate high up it will help.
Paracetamol I had for the pain it helped.
I'm walking now with a little help from a stick.
Have you asked for a air walker boot it was do mutch better I bought my own and fracture clinic said I could use it it was amasing..
Take care let me know how you do any questions please ask it do get better.
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