The Waiting Room

I am dealing with a serious medical problem that has me stuck at home for a few days. I developed what is believed to be an infection that has settled in my right ankle and joint. My ankle is the size of a tennis ball and I cannot walk on it. As it stands (no pun intended) right now, I am waiting for the results of a culture and for the antibiotics to kick in.

The strange thing is that I did not notice any problem until Monday night when I took a shower before bed. My ankle was swollen, red and painful. At first, I thought I had sprained the ankle. But, I do not remember falling or twisting it. I did have a couple of cuts on my leg from shaving, but they were covered with bandages and I was using topical treatments to help with healing. I don't heal well from cuts or bruises, and these cuts were about a week old.

Husband took me to the doctor yesterday. The thought is that some kind of infection (I did have a sinus infection a week ago) may have resulted in this possible infection. So, it's antibiotics, rest, ice and all that stuff.

A little humor...I mentioned to the doctor that I am EXTREMELY needle phobic. But in the interest of getting better, I was willing to suck it up and get the shot. When the nurse came in, she said I should lay down on the examining table (I was in a wheelchair) because she had to insert a needle, which she held up in front of me.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Well, I took a deep breath, leaned over on the table, slide my jeans down a little and held Husband's hand...

YIPE!

I could hear someone outside the exam room asking if everything was OK.

Yeah, right. I just got a shot in the ass with the mother of all needles.

After that, it was off for x-rays and home.

I am off work for the rest of the week. I have to keep my foot elevated and ice it. I can't walk or put too much weight on it. Husband went to my office to get some work for me. I am working with my departments to figure out a plan so I don't have to cancel any more classes.

I should be learning more about my prognosis in the next couple of days. I am hoping to be up and about soon.