I am hoping someone can help me.
I fell on Thursday and broke both sides of my ankle. On Sunday I had a metal plate put in one side and a rod in the other and I am in a plaster cast for 8 weeks. I was given Tramedol and Cocodemol to be taken every 4 hours. My problem is I am feeling it sting and burn around the wound areas. It's really uncomfortable and I was just wondering if this is normal. I am reluctant to go back to the hospital because when putting the cast on I needed 2 shots of morphine it was so painful. When I take my painkillers obviously it eases but I am scared I become dependent on them.
oh dear ..poor you....if you need the painkillers take them !!! Think the burny feel is normal ..tissue heing..I think..Sqad will most likely answer...where did you fall ?
I broke my wrist a few years ago and was in pretty much constant pain for the duration of the cast being on (10 weeks) so yeah i'd say pain in the break is normal i'm afraid.
Thanks B00...I have broken a few bones but never so bad it needed surgery so I was just wondering if it was normal. Thank you all for putting my mind at ease! lol :)
Having difficulty visualising you as I should like to try prayer for healing at a distance for you. Are you a young and attractive blonde - or a bearded old pensioner like me - or what? I don't believe I'm a crank!!