We just got back from the visit with the podiatrist...he is going to refer Cody to see an infectious disease specialist. He took this VERY seriously. He said it looked good but he could tell it was bad before…and if there was ANY fear of MRSA, he wanted it evaluated before he went forward with treatment. I still have to clean and dress it 3 times a day. They are making an appointment to see the infectious disease specialist ASAP and then back to see the podiatrist immediately after being released for further treatment. He said it was severely swollen, the skin of the toe, next to the nail, is so swollen it is growing OVER the nail. He believes that will get better after the infection and injury is removed. The doctor is going to remove 1/8” of Cody’s toenail, on both sides of each toe that is affected and then apply a chemical that will prohibit the nail from growing back. It looks like the second toe of one foot is showing signs of becoming infected, so that one may need treated too. Thank you for the continued prayers. It appears he may get the treatment he needs thanks to the input and prayers of my friends here!
Might help if I ping the list!!!
We just got back from the visit with the podiatrist...he is going to refer Cody to see an infectious disease specialist. He took this VERY seriously. He said it looked good but he could tell it was bad before…and if there was ANY fear of MRSA, he wanted it evaluated before he went forward with treatment. I still have to clean and dress it 3 times a day. They are making an appointment to see the infectious disease specialist ASAP and then back to see the podiatrist immediately after being released for further treatment. He said it was severely swollen, the skin of the toe, next to the nail, is so swollen it is growing OVER the nail. He believes that will get better after the infection and injury is removed. The doctor is going to remove 1/8” of Cody’s toenail, on both sides of each toe that is affected and then apply a chemical that will prohibit the nail from growing back. It looks like the second toe of one foot is showing signs of becoming infected, so that one may need treated too. Thank you for the continued prayers. It appears he may get the treatment he needs thanks to the input and prayers of my friends here!