No offence taken my name is Lin. I had a high temperature with rigors (shakes and chills). My CRP went to 130. The scar had remained painful to the touch even a gentle touch would make me wince, from the surgery 8 weeks previous. My hip kept getting stiffer, and getting upstairs was very difficult. It was confusing as it was the height of flu season here but I'd had a flu jab and I didn't Have the respiratory symptoms everyone one else had. At the time I thought it was the flu but after confirmation the infection was back both my consultant and I agreed that it wasn't flu. CRP can rise with flu anyway it's just tells you there in inflammation somewhere. I do hope you are not having problems but you must see your consultant ASAP if you are not sure. I have to say it's 7 weeks now since 2nd stage and I can now fully weight bear. It's difficult as my muscles are weak from 7 months of 50% but I feel everything is good, antibiotics finished yesterday and now it's just a waiting game but I'm positive this time. I felt after the debridement it wasn't going to end there. I don't feel like this time. Please let me know how you get on but I've got everything crossed for you. Good luck. Lin

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