At the ER with DH (yes, again). Urgent Care declined us......

[Joanne]

Because the presenting issue was too severe. We went there to avoid abusing the ER.

 

So.....we are in the ER with a grossly swollen, red inflamed leg with open wound. They are going to tell us it's cellulitis.

 

I am guessing the reoccuring cellulitis is exacerbated by cardio vascular issues and the wound issue related to diabetes. His priamry care dr, whom I think I finally convinced DH to drop, never adequately pursued the issue.

[astrid]

Oh Joanne, just one more thing for you to deal with....I'm so sorry.

Please know I'm thinking of you and sending healing thoughts your way.

 

astrid

[Jean in Newcastle]

Oh, I am so sorry. Please follow their instructions to the letter. And also get a bottle of tea tree oil at the health food store. Smear it all over that leg. (Tea tree oil has antibiotic properties but will not interfere with the antibiotics they give you.)

[QuirkyKapers]

Oh my gosh....I will continue to keep you in my prayers... It just has been one thing after the other for you....:grouphug:

[elegantlion]

:grouphug: I hope and pray he gets the treatment he needs asap! I pray y'all get some peace amidst the storms.

[Impish]

:grouphug:

[NoPlaceLikeHome]

:grouphug:

[MotherMayI]

:grouphug:

[Starr]

Okay, enough already you guys. I am sorry but it does sound like the ER is the place to be right now. Let us know how it works out. Diabetes can be a problem but he may also have a staff infection roaming around as well. :grouphug:

[Harriet Vane]

It just never ends for you. I'm sorry it's so intense right now, and so very, very sorry your dh is suffering. I pray he gets competent care and heals quickly.

 

:grouphug:

[Jan in SC]

I think you are in the right place! I hope you find a doctor that will help with this. Good luck! :grouphug:

[Mommyof4ks]

Yikes, that is some scary stuff. I second the tea tree oil. Be very aggressive treating it. :grouphug::grouphug:

[Tammyla]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[Carol in Cal.]

I'm praying for you.

 

I had cellulitus a few years back, in an IV site in my arm.

 

I went to the doctor who told me that she would either give me a big shot of antibiotics to knock it down, or pills to take to cure it gradually. I chose the shot, and it stopped advancing, but 5 days later it had not subsided at all, either. I called back and asked when it was supposed to actually get better, and they said I should be seen immediately. Bottom line? The first doc had been wrong. She should have done BOTH the shot and the pills. I started taking the pills, and thankfully it cleared up. By the time I started them, though, there was a significant danger of them needing to dig out the infected areas surgically.

 

Bottom line...talk to two doctors, arrange followup care, make sure you have asked them what to watch for to see whether it heals or not. Maybe push for an oxygen treatment--I have heard that that is becoming SOP for wounds in diabetics because of their circulation problems.

[TravelingChris]

I was hospitalized last year for cellulitis. I will pray for your husband,

[Amber in AUS]

Oh no, my thoughts are with you.

[Joanne]

We are waiting for IV antibiotics. ER dr (who I remembered and liked from previous visit with asthmatic son) is referring us to an internal medicine dr and cardio-vascular specialist. The Internal med dr. can see us Thursday.

 

He would admit us if I insisted, but (of **$#*$# course), DH doesn't want to.

 

I am glad, however, this time we have referrals and concrete options for outpatient follow up.

 

Another bonus is that DH's Human Resources for his former job doesn't have him listed as terminated yet, so we are still covered insurance wise. That explains the lack of Cobra paperwork.

[Dayle in Guatemala]

:grouphug:Ugh. Just one more thing.

[HollyDay]

do you have a Wound Care Center nearby?

[Desert Rat]

I'm so glad, Joanne! FYI, under current conditions, if he was involuntarily terminated, you only have to pay 35% of Cobra costs. It's still a lot but in our case, instead of $1400 or so it's only $488. It does help. Here's hoping they don't notify HR for a while!

[i.love.lucy]

Definitely seek wound care specialists in your area. My FIL had a wound this fall that they treated pretty simply with a pad containing silver, and some zinc oxide (diaper cream) all over his legs, then wrapped them tightly. The wound healed on it's own once we got the leg swelling under control. It's nothing to take lightly as I am quite certain you know.

:grouphug:

[Denisemomof4]

I'm so sorry, Joanne. Too much to handle all at once, but I'm sure the health issues are your biggest concern. I pray that he find a GOOD doctor and that he gets healing and his health issues turn around.

 

I agree with Jean. Get the tea tree oil. It's WONDERFUL stuff.

[Senorita Tuna Fish]

Most Gracious and Merciful Father,

I come to you on behalf of Joann and her family. I know that all the things that you've placed in their lives that are really hard pale in comparison to the things that you kept and continue to keep from them. I come to you first saying thank you becase all of this heavy and hard "stuff" is not only on their plates to gro their character and stretch their faith but it's also there to prepare them for the awsome and unbelieveable blessings you have to come. You now all their needs dreams goals and even wants and only you know how to bless them in te exact way they need to be blessed. the health issues, the money and mortage issues, the custody and legal issues God just meet their need on every level in only the way you know how exceeding and abundantly!! Right now Lord in Jesus name I pray AMEN!!

 

Don't know if you christian or if you even believe in God or what your faith beliefs are but I just wanted to pray for you on here after seeing yet another post about whats going on in your life. I hope it helps you!