Any advice on living with a broken arm?

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I broke my arm on Friday (the one I write with- grrrrr). The doc gave me a splint, ace bandage & sling combo which luckily I can take off to shower. We've come up with some ideas to make life easier like getting disposable dishes to eliminate that chore, getting an automatic stapler for my work...Still, it's been pretty tricky for me, and my husband who has been trying to look after me...any other ideas to make things a little easier.

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hire a maid. they work wonders

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your typing seems fine.

you can deal with it, it wont last forever, although it may be frustrating you can handle it, good luck

you need a full cast so it will heal better you should not be taking it off because if the bone is healing then you take it off it moves and it will not heal properly

Live with it. In fact, in case the doctor didn't tell you, the more you use it--obiously without abusing the break--the faster it will heal.

It sounds like you pretty much have it under control. The only thing more that I would recommend is that you apply ice packs to the fracture site over the splint. This will make you more comfortable and help ease the pain from the swelling you may be experiencing. Also, keep the extremity elevated on pillows, preferably above your heart as this will keep the swelling and pain to a minimal. Good luck.

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