How to Cope With a Broken Leg

A broken leg is difficult to cope with. You have to completely change your lifestyle to accommodate your injury. In some ways you may feel completely helpless as there are things you can't do. There are also times you may have to depend on others to help you. Follow these steps to learn how to cope with a broken leg.

Instructions

• 1

  Cope with the itching from the cast by pouring baby powder down it. Use a blow dryer that is on the low setting to push the powder throughout the cast. This will temporarily relieve the itch.

• 2

  Take a shower by covering the broken leg in a plastic bag. This will protect it from getting wet while you shower. Make sure to sit on a shower chair while you bathe so that you don't slip.

• 3

  Slide into your clothes by covering the cast with pantyhose. This will prevent the cast from hanging up on your clothes.

• 4

  Ride the bus when your broken leg is in a cast. This is necessary even if it is not your driving leg that is broken. A cast can make driving cumbersome and cause you to get in an accident.

• 5

  Accept help from people who offer to help you carry things. Let the bagger carry out your groceries. This is no time to be prideful as there are times in life when people need help.