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MommyAgain
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so, i think i broke my ankle...wwyd
ugh, so..as if my car accident, rbeaking my collar bone, and tearing my knee wasnt enough during this pregnancy, i fell 2 weeks ago in front of the house and have been ignoring it, but my ankle is HUGE and i cant walk on it, and its painful up both sides of my leg, and its hurting me with or without putting pressure on it..
so ive been sleeping with it wrapped up in ice and elevated, but its gotten worse..not even alil bettter, and at this point i just dont know what to do..
i think its AT LEAST fractured..(ive had so many fractures, i have a problem with my bones, so i generally know what it feels like) but i cant have it xrayed right now..
my question is...wwyd with it now? Im due in 3 weeks, and i can barely walk, cant get up and down stairs, and cant get xrayed or casted though..
i really am just beside myself..and in ALOT of pain..
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Posted 12/6/08 11:33 PM  |
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Re: so, i think i broke my ankle...wwyd
why cant you get it xrayed or casted? if its broken and you do nothing, you can end up causing permanent damage to your leg
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| Posted 12/6/08 11:40 PM |
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Re: so, i think i broke my ankle...wwyd
Wow, I'm really sorry you had to go through so much during this pregnancy... are you on bedrest now?
Also, since you are already full term, is there a possiblity of an induction if this would help you get treatment faster?
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| Posted 12/6/08 11:41 PM |
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Re: so, i think i broke my ankle...wwyd
when you sleep DO NOT WRAP IT - that cannot be helping. it sounds weird - but it needs to 'breathe' if you will....this MIGHT be the reason for the increased swelling.
i've sprained both ankles at LEAST 7-8 times (no joke) and each time is worse than the last.
ice it for 20 minutes - wait 20 minutes and ice it again. What i've always found that works best is using frozen peas, onions or corn - it allows the bag to spread over the ankle VERY well.
tylenol for swelling.
DEFINITELY elevate it as much as possible & call your doc first thing on Monday.
i sincerely hope you feel better!!!!
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| Posted 12/6/08 11:42 PM |
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MommyAgain
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Re: so, i think i broke my ankle...wwyd
yourenot supposed to xray while youre pregnant..i was in a bad car accident at 8 weeks, and they approved me for 2 sets AFTER my first trimester, and youre right, i ended up with a broken collar bone that now needs surgery because it healed wrong..and a torn knee (that was MRI'D)
Its a long shot that this far along anything bad would happen to the baby, but since ive already been exposed to so much radiation id rather try and wait it out if i can..unfortunately im cranky, big, and having a much harder time then i did when i broke everything else in my accident lol
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| Posted 12/6/08 11:43 PM |
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MommyAgain
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Re: so, i think i broke my ankle...wwyd
Posted by davenjess
when you sleep DO NOT WRAP IT - that cannot be helping. it sounds weird - but it needs to 'breathe' if you will....this MIGHT be the reason for the increased swelling.
i've sprained both ankles at LEAST 7-8 times (no joke) and each time is worse than the last.
ice it for 20 minutes - wait 20 minutes and ice it again. What i've always found that works best is using frozen peas, onions or corn - it allows the bag to spread over the ankle VERY well.
tylenol for swelling.
DEFINITELY elevate it as much as possible & call your doc first thing on Monday.
i sincerely hope you feel better!!!!
oh wow thanks, i thought i was supposed to keep it tiht like that cause the compression actually made it feel alil better..ive been icing 20 on 20 off for almost 2 weeks now :( im seeing my OB on tuesday, so i will see what he thinks i should do...
im gonna try and stay off of it for a day or so and see how it goes..i think im walking too much on it also, and putting way too much stress on it..
thank you guys!!
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| Posted 12/6/08 11:46 PM |
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sal79
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Re: so, i think i broke my ankle...wwyd
Posted by MommyAgain
yourenot supposed to xray while youre pregnant..i was in a bad car accident at 8 weeks, and they approved me for 2 sets AFTER my first trimester, and youre right, i ended up with a broken collar bone that now needs surgery because it healed wrong..and a torn knee (that was MRI'D)
Its a long shot that this far along anything bad would happen to the baby, but since ive already been exposed to so much radiation id rather try and wait it out if i can..unfortunately im cranky, big, and having a much harder time then i did when i broke everything else in my accident lol
i'm in the healthcare profession, and if your leg is broken,i really think you should go see about gettign it xrayed. you are due in three weeks, plus, they would put a shield over your stomach. gl.
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| Posted 12/6/08 11:49 PM |
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Re: so, i think i broke my ankle...wwyd
I would go get it checked out. The worse they will probably do is send you to L&D to be treated so they can be extra careful. You don't want to be laid up even more after the baby........
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