Ankle (tibia and fibula) fracture plus ligament damage. Had surgery 11 days ago for metal plate and screws etc. Also a screw to join the two fractured bones.
Anyway, I've generally been coping ok with the pain since the op and making sure to keep my leg elevated as much as possible. My leg is probably elevated for 22-23 hours of the day.
The past three nights I have woken with a burning stabbing type pain at the back of the foot (so not even the sight of the stitches/plate/screws). It's not painful enough to make me wince out loud but painful enough that it's stopping me sleeping.
Yesterday I had co-codamol before bed and then an hour later I was disturbed by the pain. I woke every hour last night because of it.
Other than that it's so far been fine in the day apart from yesterday afternoon but I just shuffled to another (elevated) position and managed it.
The weird thing is, the only thing that stops the pain almost instantly is lowering my leg to the ground. It's like at night time my leg is being affected by elevation? I want to do what feels comfortable but at the same time I've been told to keep it elevated...?
I'm seeing my consultant on Monday so I'll mention it then but I just wondered if anyone had any insight.
Otherwise I feel well, no numbness, change of colour in the toes etc. and lately I've been managing without pain relief in the day. It's just the night time issue... Thank you.