I had my ankle fusion on June 18, 2008. At my 6 week check-up with the surgeon, he said there was a lot of new bone growth and he was extremely pleased. I told him I was still in pain and he thought it might be nerve damage. On each side of my ankle (I had 2 joints fused)the round "balls" feel like bee stings. I was on Vicodin until a week ago when my pills ran out. I wasn't taking them more than the prescribed dosage. The triage nurse said I shouldn't be having ANY pain after 7 weeks. I'm wondering what the others who have had ankle fusions think about that. I have read some of the posts and it seems like some people have had pain for quite a while. I don't go back to the doctor until next Tuesday. I am tempted to call the doctor himself. I don't sleep and it is tough to work. Even though I sit at a desk, the throbbing makes it a long day. I called in sick today, had it elevated all day, and it is still throbbing. How long were you in pain?
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I had my ankle fusion on June 18, 2008. At my 6 week check-up with the surgeon, he said there was a lot of new bone growth and he was extremely pleased. I told him I was still in pain and he thought it might be nerve damage. On each side of my ankle (I had 2 joints fused)the round "balls" feel like bee stings. I was on Vicodin until a week ago when my pills ran out. I wasn't taking them more than the prescribed dosage. The triage nurse said I shouldn't be having ANY pain after 7 weeks. I'm wondering what the others who have had ankle fusions think about that. I have read some of the posts and it seems like some people have had pain for quite a while. I don't go back to the doctor until next Tuesday. I am tempted to call the doctor himself. I don't sleep and it is tough to work. Even though I sit at a desk, the throbbing makes it a long day. I called in sick today, had it elevated all day, and it is still throbbing. How long were you in pain?
Shela
August 19, 2008 - 1:12pmThis Comment
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