Well the Flagyl worked very quickly and very effectively. Back to normal by Saturday 11th August and feeling really good.:-D
Consult on Monday 13th and consultant looked at my records and noted that my three independent samples were all negative… that is it wasn't a parasite… but still the medicine worked. I had a consult on Wednesday am with the Radiologist/Oncologist re my fractures in my shoulder and scapula and decided on ' No further action at this time.' 😉
As with the consult I had with our top orthopaedic man from the Queen's Medical Centre, it was agreed that my body has multiple weak areas, including at least 5 fractures but while they don't bother me we will leave well alone. Mr Manning gave Janet and myself a guided tour of my skeleton… it seemed like a 50/50 compilation of missing marrow, small fractures and masses of metastases. No wonder I ache sometimes… and I should be pleased with my mobility given the circumstances. But given the stage I am at any attempts at repair could make things considerably worse… so I have 2 telephone no's that will give me access to Mr Manning and the radiologist/oncologist with 48 hours and no further action at this time… my decision with their approval.8-)
Felt great all week thanks to the Flagyl and we had my eldest daughter and her partner for lunch (they were very tasty) joined later by my big sister and her husband for a lovely couple of hours of chat and wedding plans (daughter and partner) for October 20th Wedding.:-)
By 6:30pm we were left to our own devices with the windows wide watching the myriad butterflies on our Buddleia's with not a puff of air to be found and both of us clammy and hot. I injected my Clexane and took my daily temperature. 38.03… double checked… 38.01 and then it started… my infection was back.>:-(
So all evening I had the long rumbles and wind turbine followed by loose motions etcetera. I took 2 paracetamol at 6:40 am and my temperature came down immediately… no more paracetamol since and my temperature has remained in the normal range. I have drunk liquids for Wales and semi-starved myself for 12 hours… it seems to be backing off and generally I feel good (the last time it came back I felt ill immediately).:-P
So… its watch this space and see if I can get it to back down and stay down. If not, if it becomes a fight, I shall go straight into the Day Case Unit and they can sort it for once and for all (I know this will mean a stay inside but if it is 'back' then it needs proper consideration and clinical investigation).8-)
Ah well… but I am being positive.
Dai.
SueM 11 years, 8 months ago.
