Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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jasmine0523 12/12/2014

For the last month I have been suffering with a pain on my foot. Went to ER, they wrapped it. 4 days later went to ortho who without taking any additional X-rays put a boot on my foot, claiming it was not a stress fracture but a nerve issue. For the last three weeks I have been suffering with that boot. I kept taking the boot off due to the pain, but then my foot would hurt more. Last week when I saw this doc he said he was referring me to a specialist that I saw yesterday. Guess what? He took additional X-rays and saw the break. Now the stress fracture progressed to a break. I also told the doc that my foot was beginning to hurt to the left of my initial area. He informed me that it is possible that the third metatarsal could have a fracture as well. So 12 days before Christmas and 5 days before CHANUKAH I have my foot in a cast. If the orig doc had put me in a cast I would be almost done. Now I have to wear this thing for another 4-6 weeks.
I guess I am not only frustrated but depressed too. The crutches are very hard to work with. I have no upper body strength due to my neck.
I just don't know what to do. I feel totally isolated.

jeremy1999 12/14/2014

Jasmine, the baby aspirin is a good thing. It will help prevent blood clots since your leg will be immobilized for quite some time. I wish aspirin made my blood that thin. I'm on blood thinners and my blood still come out looking like sludge. It has go to suck to be in a cast though, but it is only a temporary disposition. You're gonna be up and moving around before you know it! Hang in there!

Aronia 12/15/2014

Hi Jasmine!
The orthos need to see you. If yoir doctor is away, his partner can take a look at your foot. If you have new bruising it warrants an emergency visit. They must make sure that you are Ok.
Hope you will feel better soon!!!
When i was regrowing bone at my fracture site, it was hot, swollen and incredibly painful.

jasmine0523 12/15/2014

Aronia it is not bruising at the break it is bruising at the other end where the cast was hitting my shin. I think I may have been overdoing it though because yesterday I sat on the couch with my leg elevated and the swelling went down. I guess I have to be a lump on a log for a while but it is not like me to be dependent on people. I hate it but the doc said I can't drive and this is a lousy time to be bedridden.
Jeremy thanks for your hugs. I appreciate it

annettearizona 12/15/2014

So-have you made a voodoll doll of that first dr? Or put his name/pix on a dartboard?

jasmine0523 12/15/2014

You got it Annette! A voo doo doll for being disinterested and one for scaring the life out of me telling me it was a nerve issue.

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