Experiences with

Amputation

Has anyone occluded their popliteal arteries and or have had an amputation because of this ?

My peripheral veins are in bad state, causing gangrene and necessitating both self-amputation and surgical amputation. I've been on bosenton, tadalafil, and injections of cyclophosphamide 500 mg and mythhylprednisolone 500 mg every one month.

Just kidding, new here and been reading a lot so thank you all. Been on ropinirole for 3/4 years now and it's not as effective (augmentation), so decided to come off it. A few weeks ago reduced from 1mg to 0.5mg for 2 weeks. Then I stopped, well I've not slept for 6 nights now and going out my mind.

My 105 degree fever was quite serious and I was on antibiotics of all kinds to stop cellulitis in my arm from reaching the point of death or amputation. I was unaware of anything for days. Since I was use to hands and wrists swelling with Pmr I thought this was the same.

Eventually infection set in and I had a BKA (below knee amputation). Before the amputation I had never heard of "phantom limb pain". In the early days this was truly awful and I was on Oramorph, Tramadol and Gabapentin.

I am now left with Mental health problems Scars Arthritis Amputation of fingers Kidney disease Hearing loss Neurology problems Chronic pain Fatigue

Over the last five years, since I was diagnosed with CKD, I have lost quite a bit of muscle thanks to not only CKD but also a partial foot amputation I had at the time. I'm interested in building my upper body strength back up, especially in my arms, shoulders, and chest.

I suffered quite badly with sores on both my bottom and heel in the aftermath of my amputation. What annoyed me was the fact I was seen a number of times by a tissue viability nurse. This was sorted when I moved to rehab by more focussed nursing rather than a specialised nurse.

I would rather not survive the op than come through with major problems like amputation or paralysis

I was told that if the wound won't heal I could risk amputation. I was told that if I opt for a spinal block I could bleed into it and become paralysed. I was also told that I risk a major bleed and possible death. I am confused, stunned and don't know where to turn.

Unfortunately due to all the infections I have had, which I believe I got from the private hospital (possibly the operating room), I am advised no further surgery should be done, as it could result in the amputation of my arm.

After my amputation I was again anaemic. Running a serious infection I was not paying to much attention as my medication was tweaked. Anyway nearly a year later I was still on them but found out they had been prescribed for three months and reviewed following a blood test.

The word amputation was even mentioned which is just terrifying. She has decided against the angioplasty because you have to keep your leg straight and this will be incredibly painful. Does anyone know if there are things they can do for this like a sedative or epidural?

I am scared of complications as you hear about complete amputations of the penis or amputation of the glans, yes I read alot over the Internet, but if everything could be OK then I will have it, so I'm not sure if I should have it done. Please help Thanks guys

Advice please, as these sensations are just unbearable and I feel like amputation rather then starting medication. Regards Ali

These wounds can become chronic, leading to poor quality of life and potential amputation. Jianjun Guan, professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St.

In 1995 almost died from meningococcal sepsis. Was hospitalised over 6 months requiring wound care, debridement, skin grafts, amputations of fingers and toes. The resulting kidney damage classified as meningococcal Waterhouse Fridericksen syndrome. The treatment was dialysis to remove the bacteria

The doctors are recommending amputation. We would greatly appreciate your insight, please. Blessings and kind thanks.

Valentines Day marked the tenth anniversary of the death of one of my very best friends from sepsis. He had collapsed on the Saturday, blue lighted to hospital and made comfortable until the Monday. He was diagnosed with sepsis on the Monday morning but passed the same afternoon. It strikes me that with

spouse just had the provenge treatment. it was for 3 weeks in JANUARY. all he does is complain about the side effects. he is also taking xtandi. blurred vison, shaking- like his hands, tired ness, confusion. afraid to walk bc he is afraid of falling. prior to the cancer- that spread to lymph