Im having pain on the inner part where the big round bone is on the ankle.Im 3 weeks post op.
Will i get to a point where i won't feel pain from the hardware ? I'm guessing its where the screws are where i feel this dull aching pain.Enough to keep me awake
You've got it bad. You need to go and get a review asap to make sure it's on track . And a review of Meds. Something could be causing this flare up. Not sure where you live or what access you have to Hospital, but better safe than sorry. I did it many a time. On the verge if going myself.
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We are expecting thunder storms tonight and tomorrow.I wonder if that is what could be causing this pain.It's not excruciating,just a really irritating ache
If it continues throughout the.day tomorrow,will go to the doctor or ER
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I no what you mean. Humidity affects me. You need a distraction until you can get your meds revised. Good film, book, craft, music, ....
No one said it's easy, but it will get better. You'll have more highs than lows.
Patience grasshopper!
Take care
Thankyou so much!! This forum is helping me a lot too!
I have the exact same thing- burning most of the time and shooting pain on occasion. It started after the stitches were removed. I have also wondered if it was the screw. I called the MD late last week and was told that some pain is normal- could be just normal that the incision is healing. My ankle area was numb when they took the stitches out- the foot is numb but i am not sure about the ankle. I was told that I can certainly come in and have the cast removed to check the skin and be sure there are not issues... am considering doing that.... it is expecially bad when i have the leg down. I am already thinking- "will i have to have the screw removed?". My outer ankle is where the plate and screws are and that one is fine...... weird. Sometimes, I can just not get comfortable. Could be that the cast is rubbing up on it due to swelling?
Sorry that you are having pain. Try elevating your ankle as high as you can for a as long as you can to help with the swelling and that might help. I used to lay with my leg straight up in the air for 10-15 minutes 2-3 times a day it always helped. But I truly feel you need to keep your ankle elevated as much as possible.
Had same experience with both ankles. Right almost 20 years ago. Left this past March.
The first surgeon just got irritated with me when I said the inside ankle hurt.
My current surgeon explained that there is a major nerve coming down the leg to foot in that area, so may be more sensitive. This not a problem for me now. Almost 5 months post surgery.
I am having trouble with numbness from between my great and second toe that goes over top of foot to outside of ankle. This is suppose to pass...Just can't remember this kind of numbness after right ankle break.
Sorry your in so much pain. I am three weeks 4 days since accident. I have a vascular disease in which surgery is a high risk. So I didn't have surgery. I don't have screws to compare all I know is that I have lots pain. Left tibia is a displaced fracture at ankle. Right spiral tibia fracture. I have burning pain like it's on fire.
I really hope you find some relief soon. Stay strong!
How is ur fracture being treated? What kind of pain management are u allowed?
Luckily my spiral fracture is in line so it would heal faster with surgery but it will heal just take longer with a full leg thigh high plaster cast. The left one is slightly displaced again screws would help but it can heal with knee high cast. So here's hoping.
I know exactly what you're talking about because I'm experiencing the same thing. It's no fun at all. I'm on the thin side and my ortho doctor said I may need to have the hardware removed in 10-12 months because I may feel it more. I don't want another surgery but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
I finally got comfortable after taking Tylanol and asprin this morning.I think it's probably healing pains and we had strong storms this morning.I was told weather affects the pain too.I live in Illinois,so we have all kinds of crazy weather.I asked the doctor about screws being removed.I'm in my 40s so i'm not sure if age matters,but i was told the screws should stay in to strengthen the bones
I will try elevating it higher .Thanks for the advice
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I'm so sorry you're having so much pain
I had that stabbing burning pain before the surgery and it was horrible! After the bones were put in place with the plate and screws,the stabbing,burning pain stopped.I hope and pray your pain gets better! <3
Hardware removal seems to be based on doctors' attitudes. I'm staring 60 in the face and my doc offered to remove plate and screws if they become uncomfortable because close to surface.
Broke other ankle almost 20 years ago. That doc recommended removal of hardware because if I fell and rebroke ankle, could do significant damage. Never did because I was in hospital and off work so much that year. Now, I can rub my fingers across incision and feel the hardware under the skin. No discomfort what so ever. Just feels odd.
I have read other posting in the forum of people removing because of discomfort. That may ultimately drive ur decision.
Yup,If it does not bother me after fully healed,i will keep them in.If it does cause a lot of discomfort,i would look into removal.
I am glad to hear you are feeling better. Maybe it is weather- who knows...
I honestly believe mine is due to nerves- there is a major nerve that runs down the inside of the leg and the inner ankle- the surgeon said it is normal but as has been noted, the healing is different for everyone. The ball of my foot and toes are totally numb, but I can move them so am not concerned. Hoping it will all be better when the boot is put on :-)
Yes- screws generally stay in unless they cause problems. And WE are going to stay w/ the positive vibe that all of ours on this forum will be fine!
You are still young! I am feeling 70 right now, but am 58...
Hang in and I hope your pain continues to be better- stay DRY!