General Medical issues thread

[prozac]

Thanks. We're going back to GP this afternoon. The redness started off on the side of the nail.

It appears to be broken too.

 

[QF WP]

Reminds me of when I had my first knee replacement.

Ortho said I'd be fine and back to everything after 6 weeks. I was not! It was more like 12 weeks to be functional and really 12 months before I felt normal again. Anyway, a few years later I was seeing him about my second knee and he said "oh damn, another patient with a pink spot on their file!"
I was a bit worried and asked him what a pink spot on the file meant. He said "another patient I have to apologise to! You see, I've now had my own knee replaced and I cannot believe I ever told anyone they would be perfectly fine in 6 weeks. It's amazing how much the surgery, the meds and the need to recover from years of limping and protecting the knee take out of you!"

I think the same for my operation. It's been a month and I'm still not able to wear work-appropriate long pants/slacks as both sites rub against the pants (even through there is no thick padding any longer). Not willing to wear jeans and can't wear shorts to functions (or feel appropriate to see clients in them). I was never given any expectation for how long it would be - I thought I'd be at work the next week (maybe after a couple of days off).

I went to see my surgeon yesterday in the morning for my "routine" weekly check. A bit of dried blood and ooze in the main wound (which I can't feel as there are no nerve ending there any longer, can only feel pressure). Both sites were photographed (by me) for ability to review over time. Surgeon happy that there is an uptake of white in the middle of the main wound (he told me its the skin taking and slowly growing - so there's growth both from the outside-in and inside-out, which may reduce the time to close the wound). It was bandaged and it's fine.

The donor site (for the skin graft) had been itchy and painful (but only taking Panamax, 2 every 6 hours). The nurse apologised that taking off the bandage would hurt and like last time, it took out all the new growth hairs, but this time they were also from within the wound. OMFG, it was painful and most of them bled. Re-dressed and some antiseptic cream lathered on it (and a new type of Melonin dressing that won't adhere to the hairs).

I tried afterwards to go to a business function in the CBD, the nice meal and red wine helped along with some Panamax, but walking was sheer folly. I ended up coming home after I arrived back at work and popped a Cephalexin Mon for the first (and only time I hope). I stayed at home again today, may venture into my business tomorrow in shorts, as no clients. Still not sure when I'll be back to seeing clients.

 

[prozac]

I think the same for my operation. It's been a month and I'm still not able to wear work-appropriate long pants/slacks as both sites rub against the pants (even through there is no thick padding any longer). Not willing to wear jeans and can't wear shorts to functions (or feel appropriate to see clients in them). I was never given any expectation for how long it would be - I thought I'd be at work the next week (maybe after a couple of days off).

I went to see my surgeon yesterday in the morning for my "routine" weekly check. A bit of dried blood and ooze in the main wound (which I can't feel as there are no nerve ending there any longer, can only feel pressure). Both sites were photographed (by me) for ability to review over time. Surgeon happy that there is an uptake of white in the middle of the main wound (he told me its the skin taking and slowly growing - so there's growth both from the outside-in and inside-out, which may reduce the time to close the wound). It was bandaged and it's fine.

The donor site (for the skin graft) had been itchy and painful (but only taking Panamax, 2 every 6 hours). The nurse apologised that taking off the bandage would hurt and like last time, it took out all the new growth hairs, but this time they were also from within the wound. OMFG, it was painful and most of them bled. Re-dressed and some antiseptic cream lathered on it (and a new type of Melonin dressing that won't adhere to the hairs).

I tried afterwards to go to a business function in the CBD, the nice meal and red wine helped along with some Panamax, but walking was sheer folly. I ended up coming home after I arrived back at work and popped a Cephalexin Mon for the first (and only time I hope). I stayed at home again today, may venture into my business tomorrow in shorts, as no clients. Still not sure when I'll be back to seeing clients.

A kilt can look very formal.

 

[QF WP]

Sadly I’m Irish Australian, but the Irish side is a branch of a Scottish clan.

The strong pain relief is doing its thing. Don’t want to be on it for long

 

[cove]

Well @QF WP just wear shorts and let the wound quietly heal. If clients have a problem with this don’t be afraid to dump them.
Most of us have health issues from time to time so it’s just part of one’s life.

 

[blackcat20]

Master TC had a second operation on his mouth yesterday. It went well but he is not doing so great. Up multiple times overnight in pain. Very swollen today and refusing all liquids. The only relief he got yesterday was when they gave him oxy in recovery. I've booked a GP for today to see what we can do, as panadol/nurofen isnt cutting it and I'm worried he's going to end up dehydrated very quickly.

 

[Pushka]

Master TC had a second operation on his mouth yesterday. It went well but he is not doing so great. Up multiple times overnight in pain. Very swollen today and refusing all liquids. The only relief he got yesterday was when they gave him oxy in recovery. I've booked a GP for today to see what we can do, as panadol/nurofen isnt cutting it and I'm worried he's going to end up dehydrated very quickly.

Sending you many hugs. It’s so worrying when babies are unwell like this.

 

[blackcat20]

Sending you many hugs. It’s so worrying when babies are unwell like this.

It's hard when nothing you are doing is working. He can't seem to swallow so he can't drink anything. Even saliva is pouring out of his mouth.

 

[Pushka]

It's hard when nothing you are doing is working. He can't seem to swallow so he can't drink anything. Even saliva is pouring out of his mouth.

At least the saliva shows he’s not dehydrated yet. I’m sure the GP can suggest something. Maybe a flavour ice block?

 

[blackcat20]

At least the saliva shows he’s not dehydrated yet. I’m sure the GP can suggest something. Maybe a flavour ice block?

I've tried an ice block, spooning water etc. but he is too sore and swollen to swallow.

 

[Quickstatus]

I've tried an ice block, spooning water etc. but he is too sore and swollen to swallow.

What surgery?
Should not be drooling.
I would not hesitate to go back to hospital

 

[Pushka]

What surgery?
Should not be drooling.
I would not hesitate to go back to hospital

BC mentioned before it was involving his tongue I think.

 

[blackcat20]

What surgery?
Should not be drooling.
I would not hesitate to go back to hospital

Frenectomy and removal of a saliva cyst deep under the tongue. He's very swollen and too sore to swallow, hence the drooling (he's only three).
GP has prescribed oxy and he was able to drink some water tonight. Hopefully he can have something more substantial tomorrow as he's definitely hungry.

 

[Quickstatus]

drooling

the problem with drooling is that sometimes it suggests something more serious like an extremely swollen tongue which might interfere with breathing. Sounds like in this case its pain

 

[blackcat20]

He slept well, only woke at 12 for a Panadol top up. Then woke at 7 and drank a heap of water. So Im less worried today, though he is still drooling and not ready for food yet.

 

[Pushka]

He slept well, only woke at 12 for a Panadol top up. Then woke at 7 and drank a heap of water. So Im less worried today, though he is still drooling and not ready for food yet.

Excellent. I missed this update earlier and was about to enquire. Food can wait.

 

[QF WP]

Frenectomy and removal of a saliva cyst deep under the tongue. He's very swollen and too sore to swallow, hence the drooling (he's only three).
GP has prescribed oxy and he was able to drink some water tonight. Hopefully he can have something more substantial tomorrow as he's definitely hungry.

Must have missed the first posting of this. Lingual frenectomy sounds painful especially for a patient who may not understand what’s happening.

Fingers crossed for a quick resolution

 

[blackcat20]

Must have missed the first posting of this. Lingual frenectomy sounds painful especially for a patient who may not understand what’s happening.

Fingers crossed for a quick resolution

And it's his second one this year, poor kid.
Slept well but woke at 5am vomiting up some saliva. Is currently on his third bowl of soggy cereal which is a huge improvement.

 

[Xrayspice]

And it's his second one this year, poor kid.
Slept well but woke at 5am vomiting up some saliva. Is currently on his third bowl of soggy cereal which is a huge improvement.

It’s never too early for ice cream

 

[QF WP]

And it's his second one this year, poor kid.
Slept well but woke at 5am vomiting up some saliva. Is currently on his third bowl of soggy cereal which is a huge improvement.

Yes remember Master QF WP’s eye surgeries and crying because he didn’t understand what was going on - plus the eye patches that he hated until we found a cartoon with a pirate and his eye patch. Plus we had to draw something on the outer side so he could look pirate-like.

Anything to start feeling like a parent doing something to reduce the child’s pain..