TKR was on 8/22/2017 & Revision on 4/30/2019
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Its been a nightmare for me I had a TKR on 8/22/2017, from the start I had one infection or another. My wound would not close in an area. I had debridement after debridement. On November 13, 2018 I had to have my intial implant removed and the surgeon placed an antibiotic spacer. When I was discharged from the Hospital I had a PIC line and I was getting Vancomycin at the end of December 2018 I started draining yellowish fluid. At that point they admitted me in th Hospital 1/30/2019 to remove the spacer so I had no implant so Iwas bed ridden and I had MSR
( Mersa)so anothet pic line and DAPTOMYCIN. So that did not work then theygave me TEFLORA & RIMPANFICIN Ispent 6 months in the Hospital. On April 30, 2019 all infections cleated & I got my new implant (REVISION). I was transferred to JACKSON North for rehabilitation my wound had NEUCROSIS. so at this point we are now on SURGERY #12. From JACKSON North I was transferred to another Hospital to receive HYPERBARIC treatments. I FINALLY WAS DISCHARGED from the HOSPITAL I came home with a WOUND VAC which I still have on and I HAVE 2 holes on each side of my right knee . I am seeing a WOUND SPECIALIST this week. So it will be 2 YEARS NEXT MONTH ON THE 22. THROUGH MY 12 SURGERIES I HAVE SUFFERED EXCRUCIATING PAIN. I CANNOT DO ANYTHING I HAVE NOT DRIVEN / WALK WITHOUT A WALKER/ or care for myself. MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN BY MY SIDE helping in everyway.I AM DESPERATETO TAKE CHARGE OF MY LIFE AND BE NORMAL. I AM ANTI DEPRESSION MEDICATION / PAIN KILLERS. Iam miserable and I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. PLEASE ANYONE HAVE SUGGESTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS.
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robert61422 alina41878
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Hi Alina.
Sorry you are going through all that.
My wife's pkr and infections and spacer debridement and tkr and pic line (3) w/ Vanco MERSA over 2 years, was pretty similar although not as serious as what you are going through, of course.
All I can say is that my wife finally beat the infections and is on oral antibiotics now and probably will be for years. She is walking around pretty well now (no cane, etc.) I only hope that that is in your immediate future also. Keep fighting!
alina41878 robert61422
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I appreciate your reply its unbelievable how resistant MERSA is to antibiotics. I am so happy your wife finally beat MERSA & is doing well. I am currently on DOXCICYCLINE and was told and I will probably be on it for life. I hope that in my immediate I will be able to walk again without walker, cane etc.
It certainly gives me hope knowing someone else went through a similar situation as mine and is doing so well. Thanks so much
robert61422 alina41878
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Yes, Anne is on Doxy also. I guess our doctors are thinking similarly. The important thing is to keep the infection at bay then you can only get stronger with each day.
Dadka alina41878
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I am sorry , to hear you have to go through this horror story . I can spear the thought and prayer for you. I know it must be hard to stay positive when one complication is arriving after another. I have problem to keep staying positive myself .. Some people suggests change in diet habits and removing dairy products and meat from food to reduce inflammation?
It may sound too irrelevant, but body is too complex and in need we try anything that can possibly help our body to heal itself.
Its only the thought.
KEEP STRONG!
alina41878 Dadka
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At this point I will try anything I will try your suggestion of no dairy or meat. Thank you so much.
karen14697 alina41878
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You're living a nightmare, indeed. You would think someone would have a solution ti your troubles! I will pay for you! Your attitude is everything and it appears you are getting worn down by all these disasters. Picture yourself totally free if pain and infection - put reminders everywhere of how you were and how you expect to be - out of pain! Push your mind to force positive thoughts. It will help I PROMISE