I broke my arm on Friday (the one I write with- grrrrr). The doc gave me a splint, ace bandage & sling combo which luckily I can take off to shower. We've come up with some ideas to make life easier like getting disposable dishes to eliminate that chore, getting an automatic stapler for my work...Still, it's been pretty tricky for me, and my husband who has been trying to look after me...any other ideas to make things a little easier.
2006-07-25 06:54:50 · 6 answers · asked by daisyk 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
hire a maid. they work wonders
2006-07-25 06:58:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you pretty much have it under control. The only thing more that I would recommend is that you apply ice packs to the fracture site over the splint. This will make you more comfortable and help ease the pain from the swelling you may be experiencing. Also, keep the extremity elevated on pillows, preferably above your heart as this will keep the swelling and pain to a minimal. Good luck.
2006-07-25 13:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by college@44 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Live with it. In fact, in case the doctor didn't tell you, the more you use it--obiously without abusing the break--the faster it will heal.
2006-07-25 08:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by kaththea s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need a full cast so it will heal better you should not be taking it off because if the bone is healing then you take it off it moves and it will not heal properly
2006-07-25 08:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by manita 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can deal with it, it wont last forever, although it may be frustrating you can handle it, good luck
2006-07-25 07:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by Blackfirefly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your typing seems fine.
2006-07-25 06:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by DesignR 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋