Foot isn't great...apparently it is worse than initially thought, the centre is quite a deep burn. We are hoping to avoid surgery and are having weekly silver dressings at the hospital. Unfortunately that means another month of low physio, no hydro/swimming, no horse-riding etc. This isn't a big deal but the significantly increased stiffness and spasticity is... it makes it hard for her to transfer and move around as her legs are so stiff or start rhythmically jumping up and down (called clonus). So the anti-spasm med's have been increased but that weakens other muscles as well.
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See link for last weeks burn progress (note: a bit ugly you may not want to look!)
https://goo.gl/photos/J85AVRw1foaLHesn7
On the medical side, we have been trying to get rid of a stubborn cuticle infection on her big toes. With a suppressed immune system and post-chemo it is proving difficult. Toe nails haven't grown since hosp admission (typical of being so sick and being on chemo) - podiatrist just told us that she will lose her big toe nails ... they will drop off. Apparently the yellow/white band on them is the nail dis-engaging from the toe bed. Sounds disgusting. I have no idea how or when a new nail will grow. Have tried - salt baths, antibiotics. Now trying - diff. topical antibiotic, iodine antiseptic cream and soon vinegar soaks. Any ideas would be welcome. We thought a cuticle infection wasn't a big deal - it usually isn't - but when she was admitted last time overnight, the IV antibiotics cleared up overnight her swollen purple lower leg...now we think was the infection going up her leg. It can turn very nasty.
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| Looking red and swollen |
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| How do you warm up feet with bad circulation? |
Click on the link below to see part of her home exercise routine.
https://goo.gl/photos/MnoSzNKRyPv5XaH79
This weeks exciting thing was Elise perfecting her ability to get into her wheelchair from the floor. Pretty important skill for daily exercises and independence. See link below of her recent attempt.
https://goo.gl/photos/5Eb5MY1weY8mEvX49
Generally speaking, Elise's physical improvements are now modest...it is more about technique and gaining strength to learn more wheelchair skills etc. However, continuing physio, horse-riding etc will make a big difference to her movement over time.
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