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Hi I've got or should I say had a tibial fracturemail. I'm finding walking really difficult due to pain in my ankle. My accident was in may and I'm now into week 16. I didn't need surgery however I was non weight baring for 8 weeks I think it seem ages away. I just would like to know if everooney else suffers with ankle problems?
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nancy97492 denise41022
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Honestly there is nothing worse than "waiting" to feel normal again. and regain your full mobility. I've been dealing with a Torn tendon in my ankle for over 3 months now and get very impatient wondering when I'll feel better and can walk more.. You're not alone!
denise41022 nancy97492
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uel02419 denise41022
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Like yourself time wise anyways, i had foot and ankle surgery in May, 78 days in cast, FWB from July 30th, im not at a point were i have ditched my crutches as i can walk short distances without aid.
Responding to your own issue of pain, in my experience it depends on the type of pain you are experiencing....ie: sharp shooting pain when you have your foot down walking may indicate a concern and should be discussed immediately with physio / doctor, other pain types in the general ankle area will just be the muscles / tissues / tendons giving you feed back that they are not happy to be worked, if this is your pain type, it is a painful phase you will need to push through, there is no easy way through this phase i can assure you, but to walk again you have to persist and endure it. Your foot and ankle will quite happily stay in the same position it has been in while sleeping in the cast, its now time to awaken all those movements, dont be shy in shouting back at your pain, but you have to keep pushing through it, your not alone in your situation, unfortunately its an easy phase, but you have to endure this to walk again... again, if your ankle pain is a sharp one speak to your physio or doctor, it may be a structural issue....good luck.
denise41022 uel02419
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uel02419 denise41022
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Response to "challenging myself on distance"
I can only advise on my experience, I can walk 20 mins on crutches or 10 mins without. My physio keeps reminding me that distance is not important at this stage in rehab, and not to try any further, it's the quality of the walking that is more important...head up, chest out, chinch bum cheeks for posture control, heel down and spring off toes, everything slow and excagerated.
denise41022 uel02419
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Thanks for that advice it made me smile. Have you managed to get back to work I'm hoping for October if they'll let me!
Angpascale01 denise41022
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Had the whole breaking fibula, dislocation, surgery thing in June. Based on my experience, so far, this feels like the longest.recovery.ever! I was told this from the start but I didn't think it would be so long and painful. I am walking unassisted but after 10 mins, the pain starts and the limp gets worse. I can say that each week, I do see slight improvements. So apparently it is pretty much the norm. Best wishes!
denise41022 Angpascale01
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Hi I didn't have surgery I was non weight baring for quite a while. The pain after cast removal I found was the worst. I have spoke to my physio just recently about my ankle pain and he's confirmed that if the pain goes away when rested it's part of the recovery. So as I say no pain no gain, it looks like ive got to keep walking hobbling through it. It is a long journey we are on and I don't expect to be normal again for a long time if ever..