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Post by pierkiss on Feb 19, 2017 20:18:48 GMT
Thanks everybody! I wound up moving him down to the reclining sofa around 2am because he would not stop screaming from the pain/being really uncomfortable in his bed. As soon as I got him down there and propped his arm up and reclined him a bit he stopped screaming and was a bit happier. Once the next dosage of pain meds kicked in he was really good to go. I was shocked that he slept soundly until 7:45 this morning after all the screaming and crying. So, I guess he will just rest and sleep on the sofa for at least the next week. Right now he's just in a hard splint and sling. We have to go see the orthopedic surgeon next week to find out if he will need surgery/screws. He PA In the ER didn't think he would, but couldn't guarantee that because the part of the bone he broke is hanging at an oddish angle. Really praying that he doesn't need surgery. I fully plan on keeping him on a schedule of his pain meds. I don't want him to be in pain.  and thanks for all the tips regarding bathing! We'll get to try some out later today!  OH dear. I instantly cried when I heard about him screaming in pain. This breaks my heart. My ds dgs would be getting literally anything he wanted. He will be in my prayers. Aww, thank you for praying for him! 😄. We are completely spoiling him today, as are his grandparents who just came over to visit. He's doing better than I thought he would be this afternoon. He's been up running around in his room and playroom. I know it's a good sign that he's acting normal, but I would like for him to stay put for the next few days until we get that permanent cast in place! 😄 |
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Post by pierkiss on Feb 19, 2017 20:19:52 GMT
What kind of sling is he in? With a broken arm near my shoulder I could not sleep comfortably until dh picked up a 4 point sling from the pharmacist. He's in a standard, over your neck, arm in a bag sling. I will look into the 4 point slings though, maybe that will help! Thanks! |
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Post by valleyview on Feb 19, 2017 20:26:27 GMT
He probably will not have a permanent cast because the elbow will need exercise 4 times daily. That's very important for recovery.
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Post by anonrefugee on Feb 19, 2017 22:39:49 GMT
I went the garbage bag rate as a teenager. Major flop. Ruined the cast and had to have it removed and replaced. As an adult, I used a cast protector. It has a diaphragm at the top that keeps the water out. You should be able to get one locally at a medical supply store - or possibly a drug store. Our CVS carries them on the store, and a larger variety is available online at Amazon. Signed, Anon, Mother of Boys |
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Post by mlana on Feb 19, 2017 23:26:37 GMT
Both of my kids broke their left arms before they were 10.
DS's arm was a clean break just below the elbow and didn't give him any trouble once it was cast. The cast was only on for 3 weeks and he didn't suffer any movement loss.
DD's break was just above her elbow and it was nasty. She was double bounced on a trampoline and the arm broke like a chicken bone - jagged. She had to have surgery to have removable pins placed in it. She had a soft cast for the week after surgery and a hard cast for 2 weeks after that. Once the pins were in and the wounds healed, she didn't have any real pain. Because her cast was much bigger than DS's, she had to wear a sling to support it.
My mom broke her arm just as it came out of the elbow recently and they didn't cast it at all. She wore a sling for a couple of weeks and was encouraged to exercise it by stretching it frequently. I'm sure had she been younger, it would have been cast. I guess they weren't as worried about what a 71 yo could get into with a broken arm. LOL they really didn't know my mom!
We were told each time that the pain wasn't coming from the broken bone itself but from the tissue around the bone. All 3 times the patient was given NSAIDs to keep the swelling down and was told to ice the area when it wasn't cast.
Marcy
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 20, 2017 16:40:26 GMT
There is absolutely no reason at all why his school should not allow a modification.
Do they wear uniform gym sweatpants (my kid does, that's why I ask)? Perhaps he can wear the gym uniform until he is out of the cast?
Come at this from a place of telling the school they need to accommodate your child's temporary disability. They cannot deny you that. Get a note from his doctor, as well, make sure you have a copy, and file a copy with the nurse and school office.
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and thanks for all the tips regarding bathing! We'll get to try some out later today! 
