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Sore when wake up

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christina80204
christina80204

I don't know if I am not elevating correctly or what but my ankle and leg are painfully sore when I wake up. I am 5 weeks post op in an aircast boot. Anyone else? Also describe how you elevate at night .. how many pillows ...

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  • susan_1313
    susan_1313 christina80204

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    Hi Christina

    I just had Ankle Surgery today. I just starting recovery. This is such a great support group. I like to read what is happening down the road. I am sure it will help me as a move along

  • melissa49122
    melissa49122 christina80204

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    Hi christina,

    Are you allowed to take the boot off to sleep? I take mine off and have my leg elevated with two pillows and pulled between my knees so I can sleep on my side and have my foot elevated. I find it much more comfortable. I couldn't sleep on the boot and asked my surgeon if I could take it off to sleep. It's much better.

  • john75639
    john75639 christina80204

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    Your foot has to be higher than your heart. When I was in that type of boot 3 pillows were not enough. You need something that doesn't sink in, like a pillow. I used a hard clothes container but used a pillow on top of it, so I could rest my foot. It is an unusual position but it reduced the swelling every night. I also takes time to adjust the your foot in that position because your body will be slightly off centered.

    If it doesn't work, try something else, but your foot has to be higher than your body or your nose.

    Good luck. Been there done that

    • christina80204
      christina80204 john75639

      Posted

      Oh my .  I do not see how comfortable that could be.  I know I've heard that it has to be higher than your nose .  I'm doing better now.  

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