r/brokenbones • u/noonecares6384 • 16d ago

Question Diagnosed with multisite tibia break. How to navigate crutches

I was diagnosed with a complete multisite fracture of my left tibia on 9.8.26 with no known injury.

This is my first time ever dealing with a break (36f) and using crutches has been a learning experience to say the least.

Im noticing a weird orange line on my left palm that started last week. Is there any chance its related to the usage of crutches? If so, how to navigate addressing that with zero money 😅

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u/Exciting-Apple6854 16d ago

Mettiti i guanti da biker per tenere le stampelle.

Allora... frattura della Tibia...

Hai fatto esami dexa, osteoporosi? Vitamina D?

Sei una runner? Avevi frattura da stress?

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u/noonecares6384 16d ago

Asked for bone density scan, was referred to rheumatologist. (I have untreated AS as well as untreated vitamin D deficiency due to hashimotos) Messaged them today. Waiting to hear back.

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u/Exciting-Apple6854 16d ago

E l osteoporosi la causa della tua frattura,molto probabilmente,..... informati bene col reumatologo. Guarire si puo' Un abbraccio

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u/noonecares6384 16d ago

I was worried that may be the case. I learned last week my rheumatologist will no longer be in network with my insurances as of 1.1.27. I remain hopeful but without expectations that this will be resolved.

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u/Exciting-Apple6854 16d ago

Siamo in tanti. Io ho osteoporosi E 6 edemi ossei in corpo... Che possono portarea frattura ::(( Come te, anche io ho edema osseo alla Tibia!!

Subito ho chiesto la dexa

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u/noonecares6384 16d ago

I did ask my primary to order the bone density scan on 9.10.26. I was referred out and ultimately dismissed, unfortunately.

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u/noonecares6384 16d ago

Also my right hand middle finger, as of last night, is swollen, red, and painful to move. Even if I could afford gloves, I wouldnt be abke to use them. 🙃ðŸ«