Would appreciate prayers ~ Update #3 in OP
Jan 12, 2024 6:33:08 GMT
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**GypsyGirl**, scraphappy0501, and 57 more like this
Post by Legacy Girl on Jan 12, 2024 6:33:08 GMT
Update #3: Great appointment today with my podiatrist, who said that the measures the infectious disease doctor prescribed last week are working well and he's very pleased with my progress. If my toe continues to heal in this manner/at this rate, he does not anticipate the need for the PICC line/IV antibiotics or surgery. I am so grateful for positive news, and also thankful for all of your prayers. The power of the Peas shines through once again. Thank you!
Update #2: MRI revealed remaining infection in the toe. It's also red and swollen, so I'm not entirely surprised, but still upset and emotionally exhausted from six weeks of this roller coaster. I've been referred to an infectious disease specialist and hoping to have an appointment with her next week. Possible solution may be a PICC line with six weeks of IV antibiotics. If anyone has had a PICC line for antibiotics and could reassure me, I would appreciate it. Also, thank you for any continued prayers you can offer.
Update: Thank you again for all the prayers and well wishes. I have been battling a staph infection for a month, and there was fear that it could have progressed into the bone, which carried a risk of amputation. Thankfully, X-rays showed that this was not the case, and my most recent round of antibiotics appears to be working. Out of an abundance of caution, I will be having an MRI next week to assure that the X-rays are correct. As I told my doctor Monday, "I have no intention of taking any chances with this, so whatever we have to do to ensure that it's under control is what I want to do." I am cautiously relieved and incredibly grateful for all the prayers and support. Thank you, my friends!
My Pea friends, I have a health condition that is causing me great anxiety, and I have a doctor's appointment on Monday that is making me even more anxious. May I ask for your prayers, not only for physical healing and a good report on Mon., but also for relief from the anxiety? I would be so grateful. Thank you!
Update #2: MRI revealed remaining infection in the toe. It's also red and swollen, so I'm not entirely surprised, but still upset and emotionally exhausted from six weeks of this roller coaster. I've been referred to an infectious disease specialist and hoping to have an appointment with her next week. Possible solution may be a PICC line with six weeks of IV antibiotics. If anyone has had a PICC line for antibiotics and could reassure me, I would appreciate it. Also, thank you for any continued prayers you can offer.
Update: Thank you again for all the prayers and well wishes. I have been battling a staph infection for a month, and there was fear that it could have progressed into the bone, which carried a risk of amputation. Thankfully, X-rays showed that this was not the case, and my most recent round of antibiotics appears to be working. Out of an abundance of caution, I will be having an MRI next week to assure that the X-rays are correct. As I told my doctor Monday, "I have no intention of taking any chances with this, so whatever we have to do to ensure that it's under control is what I want to do." I am cautiously relieved and incredibly grateful for all the prayers and support. Thank you, my friends!
My Pea friends, I have a health condition that is causing me great anxiety, and I have a doctor's appointment on Monday that is making me even more anxious. May I ask for your prayers, not only for physical healing and a good report on Mon., but also for relief from the anxiety? I would be so grateful. Thank you!
