S.Epidermides update

• by shirley d
• 2014-02-21 02:02:39
• Complications
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As posted previously I contracted a staff infection which was assumed to be on my PM.
They were right it was. The cardio admitted he was surprised when the PM was removed and a mass became apparent in the right atrium. We are hoping it is a residue of the infection. A sonar will be done on 11 March where it will either be gone/shrunk or it is open heart surgery.
I spent 2 weeks, post removal of PM, on huge doses of intravenous antibiotics - antibiotic chemotherapy. Now at home for the next 4 weeks with huge doses of oral antibiotics. Also on Warfarin for the first time. Struggling with high INR, cant seem to get the right dose.
At least we now have a concrete diagnosis and a way forward. Such a relief.
Thanks for all the support
Shirley.