humerus shaft fracture - swelling and sleeping
Broke it the exact dumbass way as others - arm wrestling. Orthopedist and physio recommended no surgery, since the cast aligned it nicely and I'm young. I'm one day from week 3.
I've got two questions: swelling in my hand disappeared about 6 days after the injury, but two days ago it came back just to the top of my hand and forearm. I have a fiberglass cast on right now and it's not too tight on neither forearm nor my shoulder. It's not painful, stiff, red or anything, but makes me quite anxious, especially since I can't elevate. Should I be concerned? I'm trying to ice it and move my fingers frequently.
My second question is about sleeping - how the fuck are you supposed to sleep with elbow dropped? Of course I'm trying to sleep upright, but I always wake up with it dropped anyways. Fortunately I'm not semi-resting on it, but still, if anybody has any tips I'd be grateful. Every goddamn broken arm sleeping video has the elbow propped up on pillows