My latest update. I got out of hospital after 8 days. I'm moving really well and am only on Diclofenac and Paracetamol for pain now. My leg stiffens a lot but I can't really say it's pain. Although getting a lot of swelling. My swabs taken my surgery for the original staph infection showed the bug had gone. Unfortunately the enriched growth at 7 days showed the presence of Staphlococcus Haemolyticus! However it seems my microbiologist is confident it is a contaminant. I'm hoping and praying he is correct. Since those swabs I've had 8 days of IV Vancomycin and now have 6 weeks of Ciprofloxacin 500mg BD and Rifamicin 300mg BD to complete. I have to be positive this hip is so much more comfortable. The last one hurt and was tight and stiff from day one. I wish you all well. Will update when I have more news. Supposed to see my surgeon this week for follow up but have been told he has no appts until after Christmas!!!!! I feel he will see me soon as he is a good man.

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