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How Can Severe Pain In The Ankle Be Treated?
My name is Brenda and I broke my leg at the ankle and had surgery a week ago. My question is why does it feel like my leg is on fire between the ankle and knee under the cast. I sit up it seems to go away but when I lay down to try and sleep it lights up again. Pain meds are not helping that. Thanks
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It sounds like you are having some nerve pain. It could be from the surgery but it could also be from a nerve impingement from the cast.
You need to see your orthopedist and have them check the cast.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It sounds like you are having some nerve pain. It could be from the surgery but it could also be from a nerve impingement from the cast.
You need to see your orthopedist and have them check the cast.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
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