The dermatologist scoop is that we are starting over and trying new medications. She prescribed a new Rx antibiotic for the next 30 days that is stronger and two different topical creams. We are going to try one cream on each leg to see which one works best. Somewhat of a novel approach! The cream goes on before bed & then I have to wrap each leg in saran wrap & sleep with it that way. I am supposed to follow-up with her in three weeks.
She said that this is a dermatology issue (meaning Staph/skin problem) now and not so much of an allergy problem. If the skin doesn’t clear up significantly in three weeks, then she is going to refer me to another dermatologist to see if someone else has ideas on treatment. She felt bad that I am still dealing with this & said that I should have seen much more improvement by now. The dermo. dr. is not convinced that it is still not a hardware/suture issue internally. She understands that having the hardware removed is likely not an option, so we have to hope for some external treatment.
Keep praying that the new medication works!
je
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Been praying for you, Jen! Geez, it sounds like you're almost like corn on the cob wrapped in Saran Wrap prior to microwaving ... except you're wrapped in Saran wrap after being slathered in cream & getting ready to go to BED! I like the try-alternate-ointments-on-different-legs approach. Glad you got on a new oral ab, too. Praying for improvement and comfort AND encouragement! Love you... Praying...oh, and did I mention I was praying? L Jo
Thinking about you tonight & your dual-ointmented leg thing. Hope that's going well not just on ONE extremity, but BOTH!!!!! I was good 2 C U on Sunday night & looking forward to this weekend, too. Praying. L Jo
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