1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Ankle Problems

Still in pain after 6months of healing

Posted , 3 users are following.

Dllewis
Dllewis

I would like to know how long it going to take to not feel alot of pain every time I walk. I had surgery in September of 2017. Second fusion as first one nonunioned.. I have been taking it easy like my doctor said. Six months in bed. All that did was put weight on all over the rest of me. There is great pain when I walk. Swelling in the heel area and numbness and tingling all the time. What do I need to do? Help please

N

0 likes, 2 replies

2 Replies

  • samantha08977
    samantha08977 Dllewis

    Posted

    I'm 7 weeks post op broken tubular, dislocation and torn ligaments do not quite sure what u have had done? My cast came off a week ago and I've been given exercises to do every hour and told to walk through my foot and much better weight as I can bear using my crutches. I've been swimming 4 times too and next week I'll start cycling in the gym as well. Maybe u shouldn't be in bed so much, it needs to be exercised to get better 

  • gigi06729
    gigi06729 Dllewis

    Posted

    Hi Dllewis,

    I'm not an expert by any means, however, I believe you should be in PT of some sort. 

    People who have had major surgery are told to get up and move asap. Maybe you need to get a second opinion to get you on the right track. I've had a total ankle replacement four months ago, and I am walking on my own. I go to PT three times a week, which has helped me tremendously.  Without PT, my ankle would have become frozen. 

    Good luck and keep us posted. 

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.