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I recently had surgery on my right foot and my cast is really painful. is there anything that would help?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Have it replaced: If your surgeon feels the need to keep you in a cast, it has to be reasonably comfortable. A "really painful" cast needs to be removed and replaced.

Dr Inwood agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Cast pain: Yes - get it off and a new one to replace it. See your surgeon asap.

Answered 12/11/2013

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