Worriedlady85
20-05-13, 15:30
Hi everyone! I am new to this site and very glad i've found it! Here's my situation: 6 days ago i broke my ankle (my fibula at the ankle, small break but broken clean through the bone with no displaced pieces) I've had no pain since initial break with swelling at break site and no bruising. Ok i am in a knee to foot nwb cast for 4 wks. I made the mistake of looking up a broken ankle online and saw "my broken ankle and now dvt". Scared me and that is all i've been able to think abt for 6 days. Basically wondering will i get this? I am in a cast however i do move alot. I use crutches and a computer chair. I constantly wiggle my toes, lift my leg and i can even move my calf in my cast. I do elevate as much as i can but i have to move around. Seems like i have multiple risk factors other than this, im overweight and a smoker which I am working on quitting. So please can someone help me ease my mind! I have a long way to go. Any advice or experience would be great. Thanks:blush: