Re: Pain after cast removal

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

 

I haven't broken the leg, but did have a knee injury with reconstructive

surgery.  When I came out of the ankle-to-thigh cast after 6 weeks, I was put in

an immobilizer for another 6 weeks, which I was able to wean out of.  Have you

discussed with your doctor?  Perhaps there is some kind of temporarily

therapeutic support that could help.  Also, short-term physical therapy may help

you regain the strength you lost during the casting.

 

From: justin111379 <justin111379@...>

Subject: Pain after cast removal

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 10:52 AM

I have advanced CMT 2. I broke my fibula 6 weeks ago and just recently had the

cast removed. My foot hurts like hell. Even at rest. Is there something I should

do since I have no muscle control of my ankle joint? Or has this happened to

anyone with the same progressed CMT and would share their experience?

[Guest guest]

Just a thought ,

Therapy would help the circulation and help the bones and joints causing some

pain relief probably. I never broke a bone but it makes sense.

[Guest guest]

The bad thing is I have NOOOOOO muscle to be grown in my legs or feet.

[Guest guest]

,

I had major feet pain after the casts were removed. We used ice alot.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

,

 

With physical therapy, their goal will be to reduce your pain.  Initially, they

do things like ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, etc.  They can show you the

proper techniques for the ice at home, so you don't damage your feet.  If

wrapping will help, they can show you how to do that too.  If elevating can

help, they'll show you that too.  They are trained to help people who are

freshly out of casts.  Maybe you need an AFO now.  If you already have one,

maybe you need an adjustment to it.

 

You're in a challenging situation that could be disheartening.  You need help to

figure out why you are having the pain and what you can do about it.  Maybe your

doctor(s) can help.