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Q: Broken Thumb

asked by: monkeyme on January 2nd, 2008

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I Broke my thumb nearly 4 weeks ago, it has been set in a thumb cast but is still really painful!!!
i have not broken a bone before so am un-sure at how long it hurts for? I am probably being a little over sensitive but i was told (not by the doctor but by a friend) once the broken area is in a cast it should stop hurting after a couple of days, is this true? if so should i get in touch with my specialist and tell him its very painful?

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TMJWorld replied on January 2nd, 2008

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it takes about 6 weeks for a bone to heal. take ibuprophen and give it 2 more weeks. then i would say something.

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