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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
The swelling has gone down some. It still doesn't look right but my latest test says it is gone. I didn't have a culture done because It's based on where the needle hits. I have many false negatives that another culture was done a month later and found that it was still there. This was a test...- Gknee
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
WHOO WHOOO I'm cured! My infection is gone! I'm cured! YEA!!!!! Its taken one year and in that time I have had 4 surgeries, 22 days in the hospital, 1 MRI, more than a dozen xrays, 6 months in a full leg brace with crutches, 3 picc lines, 5 months of IV antibiotics, 6 different types of...- Gknee
- Post #134
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
I finally went to an allergist to find out about all my allergic reactions I have been having. Twenty-six vial of blood later my labs came back showing I have an ammune deficiency. Immunoglobulin G Subclass 1. He wants to start infusions to help me fight my knee infection because my body is...- Gknee
- Post #130
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Well, I'm doing pretty much the same. I am totally out of antibiotics I'm allergic to every thing. My Drs are sending me on to UCLA for further treatment. I will let you know how that goes.- Gknee
- Post #124
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Well, I am now allergic to EVERY antibiotic! :gaah: I have had four surgeries, 22 days in the hospital, Full leg brace and crutches for 6 months, three picc lines, allergic reactions to 6 types of antibiotics and their relatives, physical therapy.... My knee is still swollen and hot. It does...- Gknee
- Post #116
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
I have gone my whole life with no food or medical allergies. (I'm allergic to dust and pet dander.) 2 years ago I developed an allergy to Lidocane. This last summer when all this began I have developed allergies to every antibiotic I have been given. There was even one that in August I was not...- Gknee
- Post #115
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
OMG! I'm now allergic to another antibiotic! HIVES!!!! That makes 5 different types of antibiotics and all their relatives. I'm starting a new one on Monday. I'm waiting until Monday to make sure the last antibiotic and it's hives are gone. A nurse has to be with me because they are worried...- Gknee
- Post #110
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
5 weeks! Yea! Those of you who are or have been a teacher knows it is the busiest time of the year. We are having a staycation this year. I lost so much money with all my time off. I hopefully will get rid of this infection and I will be able to enjoy my 2 1/2 months off. That is definitely...- Gknee
- Post #105
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Thank you all so much for the support. I'm a single mom and my boys who are adults and still living at home are so over all of this. It's no longer poor mom but just another day. I also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia so I am use to feeling like **** all day every day. With this...- Gknee
- Post #102
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
I have my picc line again. I'm now on Vankomyacin (sp?) Phew that is strong stuff. I hope this works. It is a long drip. The pharmacist said it was a 1 to a 1 1/2 hour drip. For me it is running just over 2 hours. If I run it any faster my heart starts to race, I feel super exhausted, and...- Gknee
- Post #95
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Well, I'm off to the hospital to get another picc line. We are hoping that I won't become allergic to my next antibiotic. Gotta love those picc lines.- Gknee
- Post #92
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
OMG! I'm now allergic to another antibiotic. Why is my body doing this? That makes 4 different types of antibiotic and of course all its reletives that im allergic to. Its like my body doesnt want to get rid of this infection. 9 months, 4 sugeries, 2 picc lines, and 22 days in the hospital. I...- Gknee
- Post #88
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
I had my visit with my surgeon. She took x-rays and everything looks fine mechanically. I have been off on spring break this week and you can see that the swelling has gone down a small amount. Good sign. I don't know if that is my knee getting better or that I have been off my feet for a week...- Gknee
- Post #85
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Okay, you won't believe this.... I'm allergic to another antibiotic!!! A few days after starting a new antibiotic because the last one I also was allergic to that one. Hives everywhere! Not only is my infection not going anywhere but now it seems that it is attacking any antibiotic that is sent...- Gknee
- Post #82
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Yes, I did I learned a lot. Thank you for the information. I have an appointment with my surgeon and ID doctor in the next few weeks. I'll see what the next step is. I'm just so ready for this to be over.- Gknee
- Post #79
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Yes, that is the kind of infection that I have. One stubborn bio film, drug resistant, son of a gun! My last cultures came out clear. But when you look at my knee you can tell that something is still brewing. My knee even after 4 months since my stage 2 revision is painful, has odd swollen...- Gknee
- Post #73
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Had my appointment with my infectious diease specialist and he also thinks that it is still infected. 9 months of antibiotic treatments, 22 days in the hospital, 4 surgeries and I'm still infected. ARGH! He of course needs a culture to be sure but I'm still very hot to touch. They were seeing...- Gknee
- Post #61
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
Double Drats! I got to my Dr. office and he had to reschedule until Monday. I'm still in limbo!- Gknee
- Post #54
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
I went to my Surgeon yesterday and she doesn't like the look of my knee. She thinks it may still be infected. I just finished my IV antibiotics and I scheduled to get my picc line removed today. Drats!!!! She made me an appointment to see my infectious disease Dr. for first thing today. She...- Gknee
- Post #52
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Knee Infection Revision Due to Infection
3 days left on my IV antibiotic.... Can't wait!- Gknee
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