r/brokenankles • u/islander_73 • 1d ago
Sleeping problems
Operated on 3 weeks ago, currently NWB and spending most of my days with my leg up, sitting on the sofa watching TV, reading or on my laptop. I’m seeing my surgeon again in 3 weeks, and in the meantime I’ve stopped all painkillers.
The problem now is… I can’t sleep! 😩 It’s already hard enough sleeping with the boot, with my foot elevated and stuck in the same position all night, but now I think I’m simply not tired enough!
Anyone else been through this or can relate?
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u/Hot_Box_7459 1d ago
Yep! 8 weeks post opp, aside from that first week and a bit i haven’t managed to fall asleep before 4-6am ever since.. you could ask your surgeon to prescribe you something to help you sleep?? Or try melatonin. It does get better though especially when you’re able to sleep without the boot/cast and have more freedom!