A sincere thank you

[Eiram50]

Hi everyone

I just wanted to post a little update regarding my on going ankle replacement saga!

Eventually got it swabbed on Friday and the good news ( great actually!) is that there is now no infection. The wound is still a mess, but at least the infection appears to have gone!

District nurses now super attentive and coming to clean and dressed it every two days, which is great after two months of a terrible experience.

Doctor came last Friday to swab it and take temp, BP and bloods.

When the nurses came this Friday, they told me swab was clear but CRP extremely high so, more bloods taken.

However, I haven’t been taking my biologics and leflunomide since the beginning of February - due to being off them before surgery and then infection afterwards, so that’s not really unexpected, to me?

Anyway, that you all so very much for listening to my moaning and your advice and support.

Hope everyone’s as well as can be x

[Stayloose]

Glad to hear you are improving. You haven't moaned just been justifiably concerned. I hope all goes smoothly now. 🙂

[Eiram50 in reply to Stayloose]

Thanks kind of you, but I’m not sure it’s true! Thank you x

[Mmrr]

Good news indeed let's hope you now have a straight forward healing process.

[Mmrr]

...and you are not moaning, many if us appreciate hearing updates of our forum friends.

[Summerrain14]

I am so pleased to hear that there is no infection now. So pleased to hear that your are now receiving such good care from your doctor and district nurses.

You certainly have never moaned though bless you. Always happy to listen anytime. Gail x

[Eiram50 in reply to Summerrain14]

Your so kind, Gail. Thank you x

[nomoreheels]

Yay! Muchly relieved for you Marie. I know you feel you’ve moaned but that's what we're here for, a sounding place for one another where we listen & support... I think we're very fortunate to have that, saves us going completely barmy.

I'm pleased you’ve been having the care which was needed & that it now heals that much better. x

[Eiram50 in reply to nomoreheels]

Thanks so much NMH. I can honestly say, it’s a relief x

[Hidden]

Great news re the ankle at least you can relax about this side of things now

[Eiram50 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 👍

[Hidden]

Now that is good news. It’s taken it’s time. Let’s hope your back on your meds and things improve x

[Eiram50 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you x

[springcross]

I'm so glad it's now on the mend Eiram (not before time though), been wondering how you are. Glad also that it's getting the attention at last. Take care. xxxx

[Eiram50 in reply to springcross]

Thank you so much. I’m going to try having the boot off and putting just a little weight on it, Monday x

[springcross in reply to Eiram50]

Just be careful. Good luck. xx

[Eiram50 in reply to springcross]

For sure . X

[Kags1068]

Hi Eiram

As I mentioned previously, I have been following the progress of your new ankle.

I'm so pleased to hear the infection has gone. What a huge relief. Hopefully it won't take too long to heal now, so you can get back to your medication!

Btw, you certainly haven't been moaning! That was a horrible and avoidable experience.

I hope it's onwards and upwards from now on 😊🤞

[Eiram50 in reply to Kags1068]

Your really kind to say that, thank you x

[Matalow]

Marie so pleased it is going the right way you must be feeling relieved. I was rough after being of biologists for surgery.

Kind regards Mike

[Eiram50 in reply to Matalow]

Thanks so much Mike. Hope you’re doing ok? Stay safe x

[happytulip]

So glad that there is no sign of infection. I hope the wound heals quickly.

[Eiram50 in reply to happytulip]

Thank you; and for your fab advice through this x

[happytulip in reply to Eiram50]

I've been wondering how you have been getting on. So glad and relieved it's good news.

[Eiram50 in reply to happytulip]

👍

[Pippy25]

Oh I'm so glad to hear this and your persistence has paid off and now things are coming together (even though they should have been before now). So pleased for you. Take care x

[Eiram50 in reply to Pippy25]

Thank you pippy, I appreciate that x

[Sheila_G]

Good to hear you are on the mend. We are all just worried, concerned, in pain or all three. No mention of moaning 😊I hope you continue to make good progress. x

[Eiram50 in reply to Sheila_G]

Thank you x

[Dilly2]

That's really good 😊 news Eiram just keep improving get healed soon

[Eiram50 in reply to Dilly2]

Thank you x

[janmary]

Glad the bugs have been beaten and hope that healing follows - always a tricky place for wounds the ankle

[Eiram50 in reply to janmary]

Thank you x

[Gigi71]

So pleased to hear Marie, you certainty haven’t moaned, just said how it is. Really shouldn’t have taken this long too sort out for you. Please take lots of care X

[Eiram50 in reply to Gigi71]

Thanks so much jan x

[hatshepsut]

Well it's so nice to get good news, I 'm so pleased for you. No need to apologise for moaning, you were just telling it as it was!

Just take care, and don't rush your rehab! Hope all goes well from now on M xx

[Eiram50 in reply to hatshepsut]

Thank you. And thank you so much for your support x

[mille]

I must have missed your post about infection, poor you, especially at this time with the virus. I am pleased to hear that things are improving now and I hope you wound soon heals. I am still waiting on word for my ankle replacement but if i am honest it does worry me. It is painful but I was still surprised when they said I needed it replaced. Take it easy and look after yourself xx

[Eiram50 in reply to mille]

Thank you and good luck, when the time comes x

[Bluebird335]

Great news eiram, I was worried for you about the infection!

It's onwards and upwards now. What stage have you got to with the ankle? Big boot and walking yet?

I had mine replaced about 3 years ago and it is truly wonderful! No pain, can walk for miles (well I could if I wasn't in the shielded group) and even restarted dancing a while ago.

When you think of how many bones are in the foot, it is truly miraculous that they can get through to the ankle/heel and manage to get everything properly aligned!

Keep us posted...

Best wishes

[Eiram50 in reply to Bluebird335]

Thank you.

That’s great to hear that you had such a fantastic result.

Yes, I have the boot on. I no longer need the help of crutches and I’m going to try putting weight on it, without the boot, for a wee while tomorrow.

Although the referral for physio has been done, I accept that won’t be happening for a good while to come so I’ll just keep testing it slowly and keep going x

[Bluebird335 in reply to Eiram50]

I had the black boot on for 6weeks rather than 4 because I also have osteoporosis so they wanted to be sure that the bones were fully healed and strong. After the boot came off, the physio got me to stand on the bottom step of the stairs and dip my heels down and up over the edge!! I was pretty horrified at her suggestion, I just wanted to walk round gently and get the feel of it. So I did just that for a week, then started on her exercises. You’ll be surprised at how quickly it all comes together to feel natural again. By the way, if you are ever out shopping (which you probably won’t at the moment) don’t put your basket down on the floor when you’re in the queue and then shunt it with your foot! Big mistake!!

That exercise of hers was very good by the way, it increased the flexibility of the ankle. I hope yours will be as brilliant as mine. No impact sports by the way, no marathons!

[Babyviolet]

That's great it's worked out for you and ankle is improving take care! And stay safe 💃👍

[Eiram50 in reply to Babyviolet]

Thank you . You too x

[Oshgosh]

I’m so glad that you are finally getting some where.i hope ( really hope) that you manage to get back on your biologics. Hopefully upwards and onwards- hopefully. X

[crashdoll]

Hi Marie, hope you’re keeping safe and well. I’m pleased the infection has cleared up and I hope your wound continues to heal.

I agree, it’s not surprising that your CRP is high given you’ve got aggressive RA and been off meds for several months. Only you know your usual pattern of inflammatory markers and if this is usual for you. I wonder if there’s some inflammation in your ankle as it’s healing even though the infection is gone..?

Take care and look after yourself xx