Update on infection and shoulder

[Guest guest]

Hi guys, thank you so much for all your kind thoughts, words and

wishes. Again I apologise for not being around much, I've had to use

what energy I have very sparingly the past few days. I've been

pretty floored by my infection and had a lot of people rather

worried. My doctor has been visiting and calling everyday to check

on me and monitor my condition closely, especially when I spiked a

temp of 103 on Wednesday. Fortunately my temps are now receding a

little and I am starting to feel like the antibiotics are getting on

top of my infection at last. So fingers crossed I am over the worst

and my strength will slowly start returning now.

I have a feeling I am going to need every ounce of strength I have

in coming days/weeks too as our main worry now is the shoulder. As I

mentioned earlier it has been very painful and hypersensitive,

causing concerns of RSD but we also have another problem to contend

with. On Wednesday night my shoulder let off the most sickening and

painful crack I've ever heard. Of course, I'm used to all of my

joints making cracks, crunches and creaks, but I have never heard

anything like this - even my parents jumped when it happened. Ever

since it has been even more painful, slightly more swollen and

hot....and has given a few more cracks today too almost feeling like

it is subluxing.

My doctor checked it out slightly but because neither of us know

exactly what Mac has done, it's difficult to assess what might have

happened. We both suspect that he has done more than just the

intended thermal shrinkage though so our concerns are that I may

have damaged any internal repair he's done. I seriously hope not.

After discussing things we decided I need to spend the weekend

recovering from my infection, but have to mention the situation to

the Ortho nurse when I get my staples removed on Tuesday. She will

hopefully be able to offer more advice on whether I need x-rays or

and MRI and may even alert Mac. I have to admit I will feel better

once I have seen Mac, but I am dreading the possibility of things

having gone wrong... poor Mac deserves better than that for his

efforts and courage in even trying to fix me. That man has been the

one medical person who has always done his best for me and whom i

trust and respect totally. He's an abolsute gem.

So please could you keep your fingers crossed that things are still

okay in this darned shoulder? I really don't think I could bear

seeing Mac upset or having to face more disappointment and surgery

again already. I promise I will let you know how things go as soon

as I find anything out. Thank you again for your support and

friendship, I don't know how I would cope without you all. Take care

and know I'm thinking of you and sending my prayers and hugs back.

Love and hugs....Jo

xxx