Hi all, I'm new to the OA family. I was in a severe car acc

Physical Health Chronic Pain
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Hi all,
I'm new to the OA family. I was in a severe car accident back in January 2014. I fractured both ankles, the right one had an open fracture from the tibia , heel and fibula were shattered as well. Weeks went by and they weren't sure if they would have to amputate or not. Well the amputation never happened but now I'm left with over 70k worth of hardware in both ankles and arthritis in both ankles, the right being worse than the left. Anyways, I've been prescribed pain medicine and I do physical therapy weekly. Does anyone have any suggestions for helping ease pain on days where the pain meds feel like they aren't helping? Also, being only 28, its hard having to deal with how restricted I have to be with activity, not sure to handle this.

Thanks all!

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-I'm so sorry you are in pain! -as far as activity, I would ask your physical therapist for some suggestions. -I'm not sure about your strength or range of motion concerning your ankles but perhaps some gentle workout in water -( local YMCA may have water aerobics) -but I certainly would check with your therapist first. Best wishes!