Was "Cellulitis blows,"now, "Parotid problems"
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 12:00 last edited by
Yes. Do give us an update.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 12:02 last edited by
Better to know than not. Hope the treatment course works well.
And speedily...
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Improvement yet, George? Able to sleep alright?
Anything that makes the face or head hurt is miserable?
wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 12:03 last edited by@brenda said in Cellulitis blows..:
Improvement yet, George?
Marginally better. Just marginally. No fever, but the entire parotid gland is still swollen and painful.
Able to sleep alright?
No. Because of my neck arthritis, I'm a side sleeper. Can't sleep on the right side because of pain. Went to bed at 10, up at 1 for 2 hours, slept from 3 to 5.
Anything that makes the face or head hurt is miserable?
Any pressure on it. Moving it.
A twist in the tale. My ENT called last night to ask how I'm doing, and I told him what I mentioned above. He wants to switch antibiotics - he was disappointed when I told him I was on Augmentin. So, that's the plan for today.
Additionally, there's a cause for concern on the CT:
Sam (the ENT) says he wants things to quiet down wrt infection and then follow up with a CT with infusion.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 12:23 last edited by
What did he put you on?
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 12:24 last edited by
@Mik said in Was "Cellulitis blows,"now, "Parotid problems":
What did he put you on?
We're going to switch to clarithromycin, I believe.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 12:26 last edited by
I'd suggest 5-10 mg oxycodone at bedtime. Less pain = more sleep.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 12:37 last edited by
Ugh, this sounds miserable. Hopefully you can get some relief soon.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 12:58 last edited by Catseye3
Yes, me too. So sorry you're having to go through this.
EDIT: It's good how your ENT friend seems to be working to avoid parotid surgery.
ANOTHER EDIT: Very important to drink your water. From experience, I know how hard it is to remember to do that. I try for a cup of water every hour, and set the oven timer to remind me. This works very well, when I remember to set the oven timer.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 13:36 last edited by
So sorry you are going through this, George. Hope you get some sleep too. I like Mik's prescription.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 13:38 last edited by
Ugh. I hope this resolves quickly.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 13:41 last edited by
Crap - sorry to hear this. This is why people don't like to see specialists. They tell you the thing you're worrying you have isn't bad enough. I hope the hydration stuff works. I second the idea of massage .
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 13:43 last edited by
All pain sucks...but pain that prevents rest sucks X 1000.
Hoping they're able to take care of this asap.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 14:21 last edited by
@Mik said in Was "Cellulitis blows,"now, "Parotid problems":
I'd suggest 5-10 mg oxycodone at bedtime. Less pain = more sleep.
Man's a gas passer, wife is a trained ICU nurse. After she gets the IV line in, the possibilities expand exponentially.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 14:24 last edited by
I have started IVs at home...
Just sayin'.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 14:25 last edited by
@George-K said in Was "Cellulitis blows,"now, "Parotid problems":
I have started IVs at home...
Just sayin'.
Cats don't count.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 14:30 last edited by
Are you kidding? Would you rather start an iv on a human or a cat?
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 14:53 last edited by
Still easier than a cat.
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wrote on 30 Mar 2022, 17:08 last edited by
@George-K :couple_with_heart:
sending positive thoughts to you!!
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wrote on 31 Mar 2022, 23:52 last edited by
Oh, George, I am so sorry to hear this. Best wishes for relief and sleep.