Hi,
Jeff here - as the GUEST blogger today.
Patti is currently in Johns Hopkins Hospital - with a horrible right knee and leg. She is unable to walk or put any weight on her right leg.
On Friday, after much drama, only a small part documented here due to the level involved, Patti was seen in a followup to the Wed visit at the local orthopedist. His comment was - hmmm, your knee seems better - (not as far as Patti was concerned) -
When asked about the pain, possible nerve inflammation due to the Baker's Cyst, he simply said, you will need to see someone else - Neurosurgeon or Neurologist for nerves. The lab results were not complete, and the preliminary results showed some concerns, and additional blood work was ordered.
To add insult to injury, it appeared that because she was a Medicare patient, her chart was
On Sat morning, the decision was to head to Hopkins for pain control, and a better diagnosis.
So, we checked in at 4:00P on Sat afternoon. When I went to visit yesterday, she had already several tests, including more fluid from her knee, x-rays, a CT scan and IV antibiotics. She still in a lot of pain, and unable to stand or walk. Already this morning (Monday Morning) the official diagnosis is Gout of the knee and foot.
It is not yet clear what the treatment will be. We are awaiting input from the Orthopedic team for the next set of treatments. but at least - at Hopkins, our doctor is managing this, and we will get proper diagnosis and treatment - they very seldom use the "I don't know" at Johns Hopkins.
I assume that since we now have an actual diagnosis, Hopkins will develop a treatment plan, and we can put this incident behind us... whew.
That is all that is fit to print for today.
-J-
It's great to hear Patti's finally getting some good medical help. Hopefully her pain will subside soon. Wishing her the best so she can get back home to her "fur" babies.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
ReplyDeleteI will pass along your comment - going up to see her after work.
-J-