Dog walking is dangerous!

Quick update:

Yesterday I spoke to a female GP at my surgery whom I have never met/spoken to before; another person with sense! She sent a prescription to the chemist, so that if I need them I can get a-b's over the New Year period. Then I rang the chemist to ask them to order the brand that I can take without needing to add anti-histamines, a very helpful person there organised that for me and was extremely apologetic that they won't have them in until Wednesday. I reassured her that I have enough to take until Monday and if the pattern is the same as before, one day without won't be a problem.
The 2 pins that I am cleaning 2 x daily are both calming down although one of them seems to be developing blisters below it, I am keeping a close eye on it but think it probably has something to do with fracture blister that I had in the beginning. I am able to join in with the cooking, thank goodness, as I can't go out and help with the horses, but I certainly wouldn't have been able to do so a couple of days ago.

Just taking the sprouts into the kitchen now.
 
Very pleased to read about your improvement PaS BUT you really shouldn't be running a temp like that with a localised infection. If this continues or happens again please contact someone (obviously someone who listens and has sense:rolleyes:). I am embarassed that the NHS has treated you like this. Covid is not an excuse for poor communication or lack of follow up/support.
The idea of long term antibiotics is not such a bad one, it need not lead to resistance. Has anyone sent swabs recently?
Thinking of you and hoping things continue on the up and up but if you feel unwell you must seek advice as this would not be the result of just local pinsite infection x
 
misst said:
Very pleased to read about your improvement PaS BUT you really shouldn't be running a temp like that with a localised infection. If this continues or happens again please contact someone (obviously someone who listens and has sense:rolleyes:). I am embarassed that the NHS has treated you like this. Covid is not an excuse for poor communication or lack of follow up/support.
The idea of long term antibiotics is not such a bad one, it need not lead to resistance. Has anyone sent swabs recently?
Thinking of you and hoping things continue on the up and up but if you feel unwell you must seek advice as this would not be the result of just local pinsite infection x
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I intended to post this yesterday but forgot to press 'post' for some reason:)

Thanks for your advice again. I think perhaps I should have you on speed dial! I missed your reply until now. I went to my friend's for the weekly walk-in shower, yesterday and she was also concerned but more about the fact that my foot was 'purple'. I think it was a result of changes in temperature because actually, after the shower it had settled down and looked much more normal. I did promise her that if there is no noticeable improvement by the time the surgery is open tomorrow, I will insist that someone medically qualified looks at the leg. It does look a bit better today, though.
 
MrsMozartletoe said:
Definitely definitely definitely get a medic bod to look at it soonest lass.
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Honestly, MrsM, today is a day without antibiotics, because chemist shop could only get the ones without starch for tomorrow morning and the pinsites are looking ok. They still need the next course of a-b's but I can't really justify insisting on taking up appointment time at the surgery. This course will end next Tuesday and if necessary, I will have someone to call on for transport to the surgery, too. That would be a problem tomorrow, I couldn't really justify asking sister to take time off work when there is obvious improvement.

I have washed the sites twice today with warm salty water, which does seem to be doing some good, too. I feel perfectly well of myself but should anything get worse, including my temperature shoot up, I will indeed get a medical opinion , loath though I am to risk coming into contact with Covid by getting mixed up with the masses.


ETA, @AM, I would be very surprised if a blood clot is involved as I am already on a high dose of blood thinner but I promise that if the pinsites do not continue to improve, I will be insisting on a GP appointment.
 
Last x-ray was either the day after the op (oct 24th) or the day after that (25th). I can't actually remember which, I was so doped up, partly because I complained about being expected to walk, with the physios, on 2 paracetamol, despite having requested pain relief twice. I really don't think there is a problem with the bone, when the infection has died down, (as now), as I am weightbearing and walking well, with the aid of one crutch. The consultant told me that the x-ray was 'beautiful' which I took to mean that all the bits were back in the right place.
I was offered an x-ray at 6 weeks post-op but the Frame Nurse told me that they wouldn't do anything else, so I declined the invitation, as getting transport and parking is very difficult at that hospital, which is almost an hour's journey away at some times of the day and by then Covid was getting back into full swing. I count myself as very lucky to have avoided the virus during the fortnight that I was in hospital and didn't see the point of risking my health or that of whoever took me for the appt.
 
Keep an eye on colour. I very easily go purple, my circulation is crap. I regularly entertain/frighten small children with my matching purple coat and hands. I agree that temperature could be the big issue, but if it isn’t normal for you, please keep a close watch on it.

I can’t believe it takes so long for bones to knit: did you have a pre-existing issue? Mum’s just found out she has osteoporosis but is considerably older than you!
 
No existing issue that I know about but I did ask for a Bone Density Test, which I am still waiting for the results of. This is my 3rd lower limb break in 12 years, none involving falling off a horse.
4-6 months in the frame is standard apparently. It does seem odd that I only needed 6 weeks for the broken ankle (other leg) but that had a plate put in it. It seems to be knitting together well, I inadvertently took a couple of steps without the crutch last time I came downstairs,. I couldn't have done that even a couple of days ago. The infection stops me putting weight on the leg/foot but I think it is really nerve pain.

Just about to start the next course of a-b's, pharmacy has just rung to say that the starchless tablets have now been delivered to them and 'lodger' is calling on her way home from work.
 
Pearlsacarolsinger said:
I knew I should have asked a vet! Sister and I have said many times that if we had brought a dog home in this state we would have had antibiotics, some sort of barrier cream to stop the exudate burning the skin and better pincare advice, right from the beginning. I wouldn't have fancied the Buster collar though!:D
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Lol ??

You are correct though
 
Just to let all those concerned people know the Frame Nurse rang me this morning as a follow-up to my phonecall with the Outpatients' Dept before Christmas. She has made me an appt with the Outpatients Clinic for next Tuesday (12th), I have to continue taking antibiotics until the Saturday, so that they can see what is happening with the pins, apparently they might take an 'unnecessary one' out - unnecessary! :eek: What the heck am I doing with unnecessary pins in my leg?

So that meant that I had to ring my GP to ask for yet more tablets and then the chemist to ask them to order the starchless version. All is organised and should fit seamlessly with the end of the current course.
The only problem is that I shall have to go to LGI with all the hoi polloi with their germs - please keep your fingers crossed that I get out virusless. I shall of course have as much PPE and take as many precautions as possible.
 
Pearlsacarolsinger said:
Just to let all those concerned people know the Frame Nurse rang me this morning as a follow-up to my phonecall with the Outpatients' Dept before Christmas. She has made me an appt with the Outpatients Clinic for next Tuesday (12th), I have to continue taking antibiotics until the Saturday, so that they can see what is happening with the pins, apparently they might take an 'unnecessary one' out - unnecessary! :eek: What the heck am I doing with unnecessary pins in my leg?

So that meant that I had to ring my GP to ask for yet more tablets and then the chemist to ask them to order the starchless version. All is organised and should fit seamlessly with the end of the current course.
The only problem is that I shall have to go to LGI with all the hoi polloi with their germs - please keep your fingers crossed that I get out virusless. I shall of course have as much PPE and take as many precautions as possible.
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Good luck. hen I went to visit mum, she had Covid and was coughing on me. I had all the PPE, didn't eat or drink or wipe my nose (no one knew it was running) and was very careful when removing. I also washed everything asap. It was fine. I have my fingers crossed. X
 
Bl**dy hell! GP rang me earlier this afternoon with the results of the Bone Density Test, which picked up that I have osteoporosis, which I suppose explains why I have had 3 lower limb breaks in the last 12 years.
It's not all doom and gloom as doctor has offered me a treatment- alendronic acid, which as to be taken for 5 years. She also wants me to take VitD and calcium, so I have to have a blood test.
 
Pearlsasinger said:
Bl**dy hell! GP rang me earlier this afternoon with the results of the Bone Density Test, which picked up that I have osteoporosis, which I suppose explains why I have had 3 lower limb breaks in the last 12 years.
It's not all doom and gloom as doctor has offered me a treatment- alendronic acid, which as to be taken for 5 years. She also wants me to take VitD and calcium, so I have to have a blood test.
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Yipes. Welcome to my world though nothing was offered. I hope it all works!
 
Pearlsasinger said:
Bl**dy hell! GP rang me earlier this afternoon with the results of the Bone Density Test, which picked up that I have osteoporosis, which I suppose explains why I have had 3 lower limb breaks in the last 12 years.
It's not all doom and gloom as doctor has offered me a treatment- alendronic acid, which as to be taken for 5 years. She also wants me to take VitD and calcium, so I have to have a blood test.
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I was expecting this given 3 breaks in the past decade. Unless they were from falls from a 17hh lump at speed, which they weren’t. I suppose it’s good to know, but not what you need on top of the rest!

I’m empathising with you today, hobbling on crutches, knee has decided to slide round catching a ligament on every step. So fun, I thought of you as I came down the stairs. Slowly.
 
MrsMozart said:
Yipes. Welcome to my world though nothing was offered. I hope it all works!
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You need to speak to a dr about Alendronic acid, which apparently slows down the bone loss caused by aging, so that the new bone which is laid down can catch up. I have a friend and a near neighbour who both take it. Dr sent me a link to read before she prescribes it but I can't see that the side effects will be a real problem, tbh. In fact I wonder if she wanted me to read about it because of the fuss I have made about the antibiotics not having starch in, although the chemist's shop knows more about that than the surgery.
 
Pearlsasinger said:
You need to speak to a dr about Alendronic acid, which apparently slows down the bone loss caused by aging, so that the new bone which is laid down can catch up. I have a friend and a near neighbour who both take it. Dr sent me a link to read before she prescribes it but I can't see that the side effects will be a real problem, tbh. In fact I wonder if she wanted me to read about it because of the fuss I have made about the antibiotics not having starch in, although the chemist's shop knows more about that than the surgery.
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I will, ta. I think the last poor GP had been through so much with me as we tried to figure out what was wrong, that by the then almost end of it just ran out of steam. Just about to register with a new GP so will raise it. I hope it works well for you.
 
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