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Posted 10/24/2013 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
 

  Hi ..I broke my foot on the 9th of this month ..I was wondering if anyone know's if I will get another cast put on when I go back to the hospital .. Also i'm taking temazapan to sleep I've had no painkillers only a few joints when it starts to hurt ..will they put me in another cast when I go for my appointment ...?   many thanks .. 

Posted 10/24/2013 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi John and welcome to the CP forum at HW.

First let me say we can only discuss the use of Medical marijuana here per forum rules. Just so you know for future reference.

As for whether you will be recasted? That's dependent on how well the bones healed and how bad the break was. 6 weeks is about a normal foot cast and looking at that unless healings not complete your probably going to be rid of the cast!

Wishing you luck and healthy healing!
Posted 10/24/2013 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you .. I hope so ... :)
Posted 10/25/2013 10:46 AM (GMT 0)
Back when I broke my foot, I had actually broken two bones in it. Was was in the ball of my foot and one toward the outer part of the foot but still in the ball area. I was put in a soft boot and told to wear it for six weeks. I did not have to use crutches or anything, but I did walk with a huge limp. I don't know if you have any swelling or not, mine swelled up to over 2 times the size of my other foot and turned all purple on both top and bottom. If you have swelling, make sure you are icing and keeping it elevated.

Hope this helps,
Trudy
Posted 10/25/2013 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Trudy.

When I broke mine, they just sent me home.  My foot was incredibly swollen and distorted, and yes, quite purple for a while.

The ER doc told me athletes are prone to these types of break (the one I had), and he's seen patients just get up and walking or even running within 2 weeks, but (the caveat) "everyone's different."

It's extremely painful, to be sure.  You really will "know" when things start to feel better.  (When your foot fits inside your shoe again, is a big plus!)

Post Edited (Merrida) : 10/25/2013 1:44:46 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/25/2013 7:43 PM (GMT 0)
Ah .. That's a relief .. I suppose he may be right .. Just seemed strange that he just told me to walk on it .. many thanks .. To both of you ..    :)
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