Followup: tissue infection

[Bikingmomof3]

(((((HipGnosis6))))) I understand about it being a financial hardship, but it sounds as though you need to be seen again.

[LBTC]

sending health and money vibes your way, HipG. I'm sickened also when I hear about how much it costs for basic medical attention, which you *need* right now.

I also, though, understand about the wondering where the physical problems end and the psychological stuff starts. I still have no answer on the possible gallbladder issue, and my next appointment, which will be with the GI specialist is Dec 12. I'm glad I don't have to pay out of pocket for all these tests and doc visits, but it sure is moving slowly. So, I too, am experiencing the fatigue that is not bad enough to miss work, but bad enough to not be able to do a whole much of anything other than work....

It sucks, but remember, as with all things, this too will pass.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[chickwhorips]

big hugs to you.

i know its expensive, but i agree go back to the dr. i know how painful foot problmes are, i'm experiencing my own. they aren't fun at all.

take care and quick healing.

[Dogmama]

My DH had wound MRSA and yours sounds like his. He had a month of IV drip vancomysin (sp?) 2X day, 2 hours each time. He had a pic line inserted in the hospital so I could do it at home. Also sterile technique wound dressing, etc. It was quite an ordeal.

The 13th is a week from now. No way to get in earlier? I don't like the sound of this.

[Dianyla]

Get this problem taken care of as soon as you possibly can. And get tested for diabetes. You want to keep your foot!

A former coworker of mine was diabetic (and an alcoholic - as you can imagine this story won't end well) and he got a bruise on his foot from dropping a bigass Folgers can on it. That turned into an infection and he didn't manage it very well. Over the next two years they eventually shortened his leg up to the knee in about 4 different increments. He died of other diabetic-related causes a year ago.

[salsabike]

Get this problem taken care of as soon as you possibly can.

Exactly. This should not wait till your next appointment.

[mary9761]

I will reiterate as others have, STAY ON TOP OF THIS!!!! My BIL had something like this start several years ago and has been in and out of hospital with it, (they thought it was initially a spider bite but never have pinpointed WHAT EXACTLY it is) They thought more recently it was MRSA but after having to finally amputate his left great toe, they STILL don't know what it is!! Please be careful He now has problems in BOTH feet and they have no idea what they are dealing with, but is rehabbing from the amputation and trying to keep it from further spreading still in both feet.

[bcipam]

Get this problem taken care of as soon as you possibly can. And get tested for diabetes. You want to keep your foot!

A former coworker of mine was diabetic (and an alcoholic - as you can imagine this story won't end well) and he got a bruise on his foot from dropping a bigass Folgers can on it. That turned into an infection and he didn't manage it very well. Over the next two years they eventually shortened his leg up to the knee in about 4 different increments. He died of other diabetic-related causes a year ago.

Dianyla I was thinking of the same thing. Have seen this happen to several friends.

Please take this very seriously. A wound that does not heal, especially on an extremity is very very serious! I would try and locate a wound specialist as soon as possible!

and BIG HUGS YOUR WAY HOPING YOU GET WELL SOON!

[KnottedYet]

2 inches by 3 inches!!!! That's bigger than the last time you posted the dimensions!

Do what the wound care chickie said! You risk amputation if you don't get this under control. This isn't something you can just put aside until your winter break.

If you have to, take a basin/bucket in to class and soak there. Soak between classes. Find someone at school (student services) who can hook you up with the resources so you can treat your foot.