Jun 26 2008
Was wondering if anyone had any luck icing their leg while in the cast? It would be awesome if I could learn of some way to do this. Is this a stupid question? Oh, well…..i’m desperate. Any advice would be appreciated as I have swelling issues although am laying around with leg elevated. Thanks in advance.
Jun 26 2008
Need some input here…..I’m 3 wks post-op in cast, had stitches/staples out a week ago, and last night as I was making my regular trip to the bathroom using wheelchair and crutches combo, I developed stabbing pains in my whole foot. The pain was the worst I have experienced so far to the point of me weeping hysterically for an hour….popped more ibuprofen and darvocet although my husband said, “take the vicodine”, but because of the loopiness factor/panic attack stuff I said, “i can’t”…..
Well, this experience has me really afraid of the reality of horrific pain. I don’t know if this is to be expected, because even though I understand this to be a very long road to recovery, I was assuming being 3 wks post-op, the worst of the pain was over…..Anyone else have this experience with the extreme pain this far after surgery?
I am stressed to say the least and afraid of that pain coming back….I’ve been following all advice regarding keeping leg elevated and doing nothing but resting, but come on…..I do have to occasionally use the bathroom…..Any words of wisdom would be appreciated :) Thanks, Your blogging buddy, Marianne