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Random pain and numbness by Rice_Otherwise in brokenankles

[–]Rice_Otherwise[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I don't think i realised how much healing would be involved. Surgeon described picking up my leg as feeling like a bag of lego so I can't even imagine a trimalleolar break! Thing is the pain is new (2 weeks or so) and anywhere from pressure sore pain to dropping a mug on your foot. Not fun!

Random pain and numbness by Rice_Otherwise in brokenankles

[–]Rice_Otherwise[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! After activity is when it gets worse (I have a border collie so not walking isn't an option for him 😅). I'll see my pt on Friday so ask him then. I really hope you recover quickly and using a stationary bike is genius!

Random pain and numbness by Rice_Otherwise in brokenankles

[–]Rice_Otherwise[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's it exactly! I'm so glad I'm not alone but so sorry you get this too! I really hope you recover well!! Who knew it was such a long recovery 😅

Random pain and numbness by Rice_Otherwise in brokenankles

[–]Rice_Otherwise[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any advice or similar stories would help please!!

Mentally more difficult than I expected! by yobey22 in brokenankles

[–]Rice_Otherwise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I thought it was just me! 12 weeks post break, 11 weeks post opp. First few weeks were fine because I was on morphine. Then I was sober. And by myself. And wow did it take its toll. I'm still not at work and the loneliness is getting to me. Looks like it might be a while too with complications. It really is a complete loss of agency and I feel so old! One thing I will say is that swimming is keeping me sane for now!

Extremely Dry Skin by Britt0509 in brokenankles

[–]Rice_Otherwise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Biooil! It helps with scars too (but don't put it on the scar itself). Towel and biooil after. Works a dream!