Why do I keep getting stabbing pains 3 week after surgery
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I had surgery 3 weeks ago and it's been such a nightmare.
I was allergic to codine so ended up on tramadol for the first 2 weeks and had crutches and a post op shoe but after 2 weeks they took my crutches off me and told to get a trainer on but to swollen so have kept my special shoe on.
Can't move my big toe or the joint and today have started with a stabbing pain in arch of my foot and top of big toe and don't know why. Anyone else had this?
Not slept for 3 weeks as it's throbbing and burning 😥
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doolittle rebecca31271
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are you still taking the tramadol? It tends to be good at fixing "nerve" type pain which is usually what the stabbing pain is
lisa74563 rebecca31271
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I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble.
I'm 8 weeks post surgery from bunionectomy (mild bunion)only one screw inserted.
I was put in cam walker after surgery. I got out of that at 7 weeks. I wore it every day & it shifted my weight onto my heel so no pressure was put on ball of foot or incision. I was told to "heel walk" if not in walker,i.e.;sofa to bed or bathroom.
I only was released to start wearing shoes on March 22nd. My surgery was Feb.3rd.
I can wear a lace-up stretch athletic shoe. I still have alot of swelling. My toes were quite stiff but I have good range of motion now after doing flexion exercises.
You should see your surgeon ASAP.
Sounds like you were allowed to walk too soon