[Helencus]

Cast is off my ankle today and I was so excited about getting my life back.. But it's not healed as well as expected so only just got away without having another one on. I've a very solid support boot and I can put 20% weight on it but its painful and I'm so disappointed..
Still on tbe positive side I'm out of the wheelchair and I can hobble about.. I can drive an automatic if I can find one to hire too so could be worse.. Just hoped for better..

[doganjo]

Sorry to hear that Helen.  Things seem to take longer to heal as we get older - not saying you are   Just an observation that I have noticed with my own advancing years.  I'm sure  it'll start to improve now the weather's improved.

[RUSTYME]

I use comfrey cream/gel on any breaks I have (and I have had one or two !! ), it always helps speed things along , and never has any side effects , with me anyway !! Maybe worth trying , check with your doctor first though maybe ?


cheers

Russ

[HappyHippy]

You could try Enterprise for car hire, I've used them a few times and found them really good, they'll get an automatic for you from another branch if they've not got one already.
Email me a piccy of yourself and I'll send some distance Reiki to help the healing. I need the photo to visualise 
(Sandy if you read this, I've not forgotten about you  but think I'll 'do you' as it were  in the flesh on Wednesday night  )
Hope you feel a bit better soon Helen, just TAKE IT EASY FOR THE MOMENT !
Big hugs 

[Helencus]

Thanks all. Annie nearly 43 so at that interesting age for women I think that's not helping.
Russ will try that got some calcium supplements too.
Karen that's really nice of you will email one to you
thanks TAS friends x 

[doganjo]

You could try Enterprise for car hire, I've used them a few times and found them really good, they'll get an automatic for you from another branch if they've not got one already.
Email me a piccy of yourself and I'll send some distance Reiki to help the healing. I need the photo to visualise 
(Sandy if you read this, I've not forgotten about you  but think I'll 'do you' as it were  in the flesh on Wednesday night  )
Hope you feel a bit better soon Helen, just TAKE IT EASY FOR THE MOMENT !
Big hugs 

Karen - can you fix my RSI with reiki?  If so, you'll have two clients on Wednesday!

[HappyHippy]

I'll certainly try Annie 

[faith0504]

i reckon karens reiki has helped us, she is a star 

Keeping everything crossed for you HELENCUS,  that things sort themselves out 

[little blue]

Helen, take one day at a time... before you know it, it'll be good as new.
take good care of yourself 

[Helencus]

I've never had much patience that's the trouble. Still I've no choice I can't do anything about it just gotta get on with it and stop moaning 

[Fowgill Farm]

Glad to hear you're up and about, just take it steady, you sound like me. I have to be really poorly sick & dying!!! not go out to the animals and i get so frustrated especially when the old sciatica is giving me grief and i can't do all the stuff i want to do. Take care.
bestest Mandy 

[Hilarysmum]

Helen just remember IT WILL GET BETTER.   

[Helencus]

Thanks Mandy and HM. I know it will amd I know I need to take it a day at a time but it's taking sooooo long!

[Sudanpan]

Hey Helen
Great news the cast is off  Just to confirm previous comments - it WILL get better, but it does take time!! Your ankle has not had to deal with weight bearing for a while now so it is going to take a while to get the tissues back up to speed.
I do hope you are getting physiotherapy/some sort of manual therapy to help the healing - it really does make a difference. Your ankle has done a great job so far along the meding road and you just need to let it continue along the right track.
Don't despair! But don't overdo it 

BTW I'm an osteopath so of course I'm going to suggest manual therapy 
Tish

[Helencus]

Thanks Tish no physio yet. Frankly the site of the break is still very very painful. I've been told to just flex my foot a bit whilst my support boot is off and gently work the ankle up and down no side movement possible yet without too much pain. Tbh I probably should have gone back into plaster but I just couldn't face it. Actually made me feel very claustrophobic.
I go back in 4 weeks so they may recommend physio then.