I broke my ankle...anyone experience a broken bone in the foot?

[Freedomisneverfree]

I was laying down and decided to unplug the tree before going to sleep. I got up quickly and started towards the tree. Big mistake. I fainted hitting the wooden floor. I have a condition that causes my blood pressure to drop and I pass out (hypo-something) mostly related to dialysis which drops my pressure into the 80's (faint zone) . I need to look up the report to see what its called.

Ambulance was called and off I went. I have a large boot on, that goes to almost the knee. In a lot of pain, taking Tylenol. (don't want to take anything strong or heavy)

I wondered if anyone here had broken a bone in the foot, how did you find a good way to walk in the boot? What tips do you have how to make this a speedy recovery?

Thanks

 

[sparky]

so you..... errruhhhmmm......injured yourself via full contact Xmas tree freedom??? ~S~

 

[Meister]

I was laying down and decided to unplug the tree before going to sleep. I got up quickly and started towards the tree. Big mistake. I fainted hitting the wooden floor. I have a condition that causes my blood pressure to drop and I pass out (hypo-something) mostly related to dialysis which drops my pressure into the 80's (faint zone) . I need to look up the report to see what its called.

Ambulance was called and off I went. I have a large boot on, that goes to almost the knee. In a lot of pain, taking Tylenol. (don't want to take anything strong or heavy)

I wondered if anyone here had broken a bone in the foot, how did you find a good way to walk in the boot? What tips do you have how to make this a speedy recovery?

Thanks

Yeah, I have experienced that, tripped going down the stairs. The big boot is fun isn't it?
Crutches to begin with, but later just limp along without the crutches. it gets better.
I guess it was better than a cast, though. Sorry you had that happen.

 

[DGS49]

To quote Olivia Newton John, "Listen to your body talk." Don't do anything that causes you PAIN, but a little discomfort should be OK. Every injury is unique, so other peoples' experiences might not be helpful.

 

[Foxfyre]

I was laying down and decided to unplug the tree before going to sleep. I got up quickly and started towards the tree. Big mistake. I fainted hitting the wooden floor. I have a condition that causes my blood pressure to drop and I pass out (hypo-something) mostly related to dialysis which drops my pressure into the 80's (faint zone) . I need to look up the report to see what its called.

Ambulance was called and off I went. I have a large boot on, that goes to almost the knee. In a lot of pain, taking Tylenol. (don't want to take anything strong or heavy)

I wondered if anyone here had broken a bone in the foot, how did you find a good way to walk in the boot? What tips do you have how to make this a speedy recovery?

Thanks

No broken bones in the foot or ankle here, but those I know who have experienced that just need to avoid as much pressure on it as possible meaning use crutches or a walker to eliminate having to use the booted foot for anything other than very slight contact for balance.

Sorry you're having to cope with that during the holiday season.

 

[sparky]

just stay off it.......i broke a leg chasing a chicken once......that's what they told me.....~S~

 

[Darkwind]

I was laying down and decided to unplug the tree before going to sleep. I got up quickly and started towards the tree. Big mistake. I fainted hitting the wooden floor. I have a condition that causes my blood pressure to drop and I pass out (hypo-something) mostly related to dialysis which drops my pressure into the 80's (faint zone) . I need to look up the report to see what its called.

Ambulance was called and off I went. I have a large boot on, that goes to almost the knee. In a lot of pain, taking Tylenol. (don't want to take anything strong or heavy)

I wondered if anyone here had broken a bone in the foot, how did you find a good way to walk in the boot? What tips do you have how to make this a speedy recovery?

Thanks

Your insurance or Medicare should cover physical therapy. They'll be the experts to consult on how to walk with and without a cane in those pressure boots.

 

[Darkwind]

just stay off it.......i broke a leg chasing a chicken once......that's what they told me.....~S~

Chasing, not.....


Well, never mind.

 

[1srelluc]

I broke my ankle while squirrel hunting one day.

I was way up on the mountain so I wrapped it as tight as I could with my bandanna and gimped my way back to my truck. I even killed a couple more squirrels on the way back.

Of course I cleaned the mess of squirrels and took a shower before I went to the hospital.

Oddly enough it did not hurt near as bad (long term) as a sprained ankle I had as a teen. It stayed sore for much longer.

 

[Oddball]

Broke my little toe on the leg of my dresser on the night of a massive powder dump in Steamboat.

Whole side of my foot turned purple and I couldn't ski for a month.

Sucked ass.

 

[Freedomisneverfree]

Your insurance or Medicare should cover physical therapy. They'll be the experts to consult on how to walk with and without a cane in those pressure boots.

Thanks! I did get a walker (rollater) that has brakes and a seat. Because I am on dialysis, I get Medicare. They pay for "durable equipment" such as a walker. My neighbor gave me a crutch but I feel fumbly (is that a word? lol)

 

[Freedomisneverfree]

I broke my ankle while squirrel hunting one day.

I was way up on the mountain so I wrapped it as tight as I could with my bandanna and gimped my way back to my truck. I even killed a couple more squirrels on the way back.

Of course I cleaned the mess of squirrels and took a shower before I went to the hospital.

Oddly enough it did not hurt near as bad (long term) as a sprained ankle I had as a teen. It stayed sore for much longer.

I read you have to wear it (boot) up to 9 weeks (yikes!) How long did you wear one? How long does it take for this pain to ease up.

 

[Foxfyre]

I was laying down and decided to unplug the tree before going to sleep. I got up quickly and started towards the tree. Big mistake. I fainted hitting the wooden floor. I have a condition that causes my blood pressure to drop and I pass out (hypo-something) mostly related to dialysis which drops my pressure into the 80's (faint zone) . I need to look up the report to see what its called.

Ambulance was called and off I went. I have a large boot on, that goes to almost the knee. In a lot of pain, taking Tylenol. (don't want to take anything strong or heavy)

I wondered if anyone here had broken a bone in the foot, how did you find a good way to walk in the boot? What tips do you have how to make this a speedy recovery?

Thanks

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[sparky]

so we've an xmas tree, dresser, and a chicken so far......what a crew! ~S~

 

[Manonthestreet]

I was laying down and decided to unplug the tree before going to sleep. I got up quickly and started towards the tree. Big mistake. I fainted hitting the wooden floor. I have a condition that causes my blood pressure to drop and I pass out (hypo-something) mostly related to dialysis which drops my pressure into the 80's (faint zone) . I need to look up the report to see what its called.

Ambulance was called and off I went. I have a large boot on, that goes to almost the knee. In a lot of pain, taking Tylenol. (don't want to take anything strong or heavy)

I wondered if anyone here had broken a bone in the foot, how did you find a good way to walk in the boot? What tips do you have how to make this a speedy recovery?

Thanks

Tylenol is all we can get in MN....they love to torture surgery patients

 

[Manonthestreet]

Tylenol is all we can get in MN....they love to torture surgery patients

For your own good....wouldn't want ya to become an addict ya know

 

[Foxfyre]

Tylenol is all we can get in MN....they love to torture surgery patients

That's terrible. As my situation does involve some fairly chronic pain, I control it usually with acetaminophen (generic Tylenol) but when the acetaminophen isn't enough--you can only take so much safely--the palliative care people have prescribed me oxycodone to fill in the gaps. I only take one or two or those at most daily though. Some days I don't need it at all. It's terrible that you don't have similar medical care there.

But the medical profession used to prescribe the opioids like candy and that really dangerous practice has been stopped I suppose everywhere in the country. But they do have their place when prescribed and used judiciously.

Here surgical patients usually are prescribed acetaminophen, Tramadol, and oxycodone for only the first week or two. We found after his hip replacement surgery, my hubby couldn't tolerate the oxycodone though. It really triggered some irrational, if sort of funny, sleep walking and talking.

 

[sparky]

I read you have to wear it (boot) up to 9 weeks (yikes!) How long did you wear one? How long does it take for this pain to ease up.

i lost mine after a week, opted to just rub whiskey on it.... .~S~

 

[Manonthestreet]

Ask for Percocet

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Broke a bone at different times in both my feet and end of december 2020 I fractured my ankle. I had covid so they did not operate to put in pins I spent 8 months in a Nursing home with orders not to put any weight on it. Now I barely walk cause I got weak from all that. I can take about 5 steps to get in my wheelchair