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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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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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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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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