Adriannenessel
12 years agoMember
Progress Update & Cording?
Hello my pink sisters,
Thought I would post a progress update.
Firstly, the MRSA infection that landed me in hospital on IV Antibiotics for a week has finally cleared. As part of clearing the infection the surgeons had to do another incision & drainage of a 7cm cyst, running from my left armpit to just below my left rib cage.
This resulted in me going home with another drain, which is how the first infection got in to my body. I was not happy.
After about 5 days the drain was removed, but the wound was very weepy & pussy looking. My skin was very red & sore as well.
I did some research & found that Manuka Honey (Medihoney) kills MRSA Infections & aids in wound healing by drying out the wound. So I decided I could not feel worse by trying some, so I purchased some from the chemist & applied my first dressing.
I left this on overnight & when I removed the dressing in the morning my wound looked amazing. It no longer smelled nor looked pussy. After the second treatment the wound had closed.
Both my surgeon & oncologist saw me a week ago, with my weepy wound & said that chemo could not start until the would had healed.
They both saw me yesterday & were amazed by how well my wound has healed. They asked what I did & I told them about the Medihoney containing Manuka Honey. So now my chemo will start next Friday 4th Oct. AC X 4, every three weeks, followed by Tax weekly for 12 weeks. Not looking forward to this, but happy to be getting on with treatment.
Secondly, since my 2nd surgery I feel a tight band running under my left arm, from my elbow down to the middle of my left side. It is also very tight across my chest. Is this normal or could I have cording? Exercises given in the hospital are not helping much.
I finally get to see the Physio at the hospital on Monday. Hopefully they can give me some answers & treatment to relieve the tightness.
Take care all.
Regards
Adrianne