Re: Weird bruising


"LooseCannon" <lambchop.LC@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Matt wrote:

Hi. I posted a couple days ago about a failed fusion. Something weird
is happening now. I have all these big black and blue bruises around
my incision on my back. They've been there for a few days now. I've
talked to a couple of nurses, but no one seems to have any suggestions.
I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow, but wondering if any of you ever
heard of something like this. Also, my pain level around my back has
shot up considerably. I have been a little too active the past few
days, but don't remember ever falling on my back, or getting hit, or
anything like that. Starting to get a little worried, because I am
feeling these weird pains around my hardware. And what's up with these
bruises?


Call yer doctor TODAY! (or whoevers on call for him) DO NOT WAIT! It
doesnt sound good, and even if its nuthin, ever heard of 'better safe than
sorry'???????


That's a real good point. Anything you feel uncomfortable about ask
questions. And if you're not happy with the answer just politely ask them to
explain it a little better. I found out that politeness goes along way. The
nurses are working hard and they put up with alot of crap so when they see a
patient that waits quietly they remember you. For your brusings they showed
up on me also. If you had an Orthopod in there they are not gentle. So you
could have brusing. The pain does get alittle worse after a couple of days.
I hope you don't have a drain tube in. If you do hold onto your socks
because you'll be screaming when they pull it out. I did, then I cried. But
keep your chin up because it does get better.


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