Question 1

can taking your cast before a broken bone is healed cause harmful damage?

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Yes.: When a doctor casts you, it is generally to keep your muscles from pulling at a bone as it heals. If you remove the cast, and your foot moves, the bone pieces may shift, and it may allow the bone to heal in a crooked position. You should keep your cast on as long as your doctor advises you to.

Question 2

could a broken bone cause a missed period?

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Maybe: A stressful situation can cause a missed period, wether it be emotional, physical or medical. It is of course very important to rule out the obvious, and be sure your not pregnant. That is the most common cause of a missed period.

Question 3

i am in a boot for a broken bone in my foot.  wearing a boot made my spondydislothesis, which hadn't been a problem, cause sciatica.  help!?

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Yes: Anyuthing which changes the angle of yor walking can create extra stress on your pelvis and spine.  You can try some simple stretches like williams low back exercises, don't stand or walk too long,  and see if it will relieve your symptoms.  If not and it persists, see your family md for advice on how to help treat your symptoms.

Question 4

x ray of broken bone showed hole in bone biopsy done and was neg for bone cancer. recent blood test showed low white blood count. reason for concern?

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Need more info: "hole in bone" could be many things. Because of low white blood cells, I am worried about the bone marrow and , if not done, should be biopsied. (not sure if that's what was biopsied from your note) other blood tests should also be done.

Question 5

what does a broken bone feel like?

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Very painful but: It can be very painful or be very mild. It is worse if the bones are not left in their anatomical position. Those that still oppose each other end to end can be asymptomatic.

Question 6

how should you place a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is a limb placing it above your heart usually helps keep the swelling and pain down.  Which bone are you referring to?

Question 7

how bad is the pain of a broken bone?

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Variable: Pain is relative to people and bone andand type ofworkouts fracture...So it depends...But they generally hurt.

Question 8

what should i expect when i have a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: where?
Which bone?

Swelling, pain, distortion, 
Improvement and healing over 6-8 weeks!!

Question 9

what does chemo do to a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Could make it heal: Chemotherapy , if it works well, can clear up the cancer cells enough that the bone could heal. If chemo does not work then of course the bone problem can only get worse. Sometimes application of local radiotherapy can help accomplish healing better than chemo can. So ask your doctor about this option.

Question 10

can epsom salts be used for a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Epsom Salts: Epsom salt is a magnesium salt that can help relax muscles. I don't see how it could help with a broken bone unless you have a lot of muscle pain/guarding around the broken bone.

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