Re: Re: PLEASE help -- fractured tibia

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Hi Marilouise,

Sorry to hear about 's fall. At least she doesn't have to be in a cast

for a terribly long time...although I know it probably feels like it will be

forever!!

She is probably more uncomfortable at night simply because she is tired out from

the daytime. I know I was that way after my c-sections...I was ok during the

day but was much more painful in the eveningtimes when all of my activities

during the day kind of caught up with me. Jake was the same way when he was in

casts (he's had surgery on his clubfoot twice, and broke his leg (femur fx) a

year ago. You might try giving her the motrin on a schedule (around the clock),

making sure she gets it maybe an hour or so before bedtime; then it will have

time to kick in before she goes to bed. Also, elevating the cast leg with a

pillow or even a folded blanket may help. When people lay flat, it's much

easier for swelling to build up in the cast leg, which is uncomfortable.

Elevating it will help the blood/fluids to return to the heart more quickly

which decreases swelling and pain. Her wakefulness at night may also be due to

her decreased movement- I'm sure it's a big adjustment

for her to have to move that heavy cast when she wants to turn in bed. Only

time will help with that unfortunately.

Good luck to you and your family- and remember, you will make it through this!!

Be sure to let us know if you have any questions or need to vent. We're here

for you.

Hope this helps,

Kassia

3/22/01 (Lt clubfoot, ATTT #2 Oct 2005)

and 11/22/02