Antibiotics again

Had the District Nurse round this morning to change the PICC dressing, flush the line and see if blood can still be drawn.  It was Mary.  I've known Mary since I started work and she is one of the most caring, dedicated, down to earth people I know.  I love her to bits.  She retired today after 20+ years.  There was a "do" for her at the local hospital which, I've been told, was packed.  I would've gone, but I'm in my vulnerable period and am told to stay away from crowds!  Anyway, I was really touched that Mary came to tend to me on her last day. I have great respect for her and am honoured to call her a friend.  She will leave a great hole in the community team.

Last night my arm started to get a bit red and itchy near the dressing.  Knowing the District Nurse was coming today, I wasn't too concerned.  It wasn't hurting and I didn't feel unwell (ha, well no more than usual!).  It became apparent when Mary changed the dressing that the entry site was also red.  Mary rang the chemo suite and Bea, my chemo nurse said that she would talk to the registrar and ring back - I may have to go in and let them look at it.  Luckily, the decision was that if I wasn't feeling unwell, the GP could prescribe antibiotics and I could stay put as long as things don't get worse or the infection doesn't become systemic.

So, a phone call to the GP later and Chris popped out to pick up some Flucloxacillin for me.  A 7 day course - 4 a day.  At least I've started them before it gets any worse.  Don't want to go back "inside"!

Chris is out to a Futsal match with Adam in Swindon, Vaughan is hoping to go to the fair and I'm sure Livi will be also be out later.  So, it's just me and Mum and the new Sky+ HD box that arrived today!!!!  That's when it's set up ofcourse, the instructions state that it may take 4 hours!  Half an hour to go and then I'm ringing them.............