Is there another skilled nursing facility in the area that doesn't have such strict regulations?
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slynch commented
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Canada has calcium polycarbophil as an OTC product. Mitrolan is one brand name; Fiber-On-Tablet is another.
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Was the tumor biopsied? Did he think it might be an abscess? You could have a whole body PET scan looking for infection, tumor but it really has to be justified. But a MRI should do it. Contrast most likely needed. What organism did your culture of urine or whatever show? What organism was found...Leave a comment:
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A new flap on an infected wound/ bone- it won/t heal. She must have a wound/bone bx. and be treated with IV antibiotics that will kill the bacteria in the wound/bone-for 6 weeks, then consider a flap. She cannot lay on the flap for weeks. She needs to go to a SNF and use her LTC days. an LTAC uses acute...Leave a comment:
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Great news! That is a lot of ossification. I know you will work hard in rehab. CWOLeave a comment:
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Cellulitis , or any infection if not treated early enough can go to the blood stream and cause septicemia. UTI, pressure injuries and pulmonary infections are probably more common causes of UTI. It is even more common in diabetics. CWOLeave a comment:
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Good to hear it was successful.
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Anti spasms medications can cause constipation. You are chronically constipated and impacted. This will cause pain. You probably have diveritculosis which is little pouches formed from high pressure on the colon/bowels. they cause left lower quadrant pain. The diverticula can become infected and burst,...Leave a comment:
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You need to change to a motorized wheelchair . CWOLeave a comment:
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The osteoyelitis shouldbe treated with antibioics. I know of a few people who have had their sacrums removed but honestly do not remember the circumstances. You might want to ask the physician about that.
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Wow! Not much I can add. So sorry that you had this experience. My fingers and toes are crossed that things get smoother from here on.
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If the pain is moderate to severe and persists, I would agree that something is going on. My gut reaction is (no pun intended) would be IBS - but I am not examning you nor am I a physician. I would suggest that you keep a food diary with what you eat, when, and if the pain gets better or worse. ...Leave a comment:
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Your bowel is spasming. Do you take anything for muscle spasms? You might want to check with your doctor and see if theycan give you anything for it.
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This is one of those stories that make heathcare workers cringe. There is no place in any facility for this type of unprofessional behavior. I concur with KLD that you need to file a complaint and do it sooner versus later. If you can, try to stick to the facts and not let your emotions override...Leave a comment:
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I would also add that many of the spinal cord injury rehab centers have charitable care and you can designate how you want your money used. I am very familar with several of them and have been impressed with how they are able to stretch a dollar so that familes can receive support early on. Look at...Leave a comment:
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If she has a bone infection (osteomyelitis), they are considered to not be curable. They do go into quiet (or remission) and can stay that way for a long time. Either way, I would think that it needs to be treated. I would concur with above- a second and maybe a third opinion needs to be gotten....Leave a comment:
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Unfortunately setting up clinical trials is not easy. Every country has it's own regulations which only adds to the confusion. Howcever, that beingsid, it does seem to take a very longtime. I am not sure what else to say .... COVID certainly has not helped this at all.
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It truly depends on your coverage and your weight bearing limitations as to the next stop. I would hope that they would approve minimally sub-acute but realistically acute rehab for at least a few weeks. I recently had two shoulder surgeries with weight bearing limitations and I can not imagine what...Leave a comment:
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It depends on the position of the stones - I wouold think that a CT Scan would be more helpful but I am not a physician, See what your doctor says.
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