Lin,
Thank you very much for your time and thorough answer. I am 3 weeks removed from the conclusion of my 6-week daily antibiotic infusions, and I was told to contact the doctors if I had two or more of the following: increased pain, fever, swelling, and redness. I was doing fine for the 1st week following infusions, then my scar tissue started to sting and burn most of the time. When I contacted the doctor’s office, they informed me that I had 3 layers of internal sutures that were at peak time for dissolving, which can cause severe irritation in some people. They also told me to resume taking Ibuprofen, along with the acetaminophen I had been taking, and let them know if that did not relieve the pain. It did help for the next week. Since my last CRP lab result (which was just before the beginning of this increased pain) was in normal range, I did not talk further with the doctors. Unfortunately, in the last three days, I have acquired a low grade fever, and the same pain sensations have returned, so now I have two of the symptoms. Since the fever seems to be lessening today, I am hoping it is nothing more than the cold virus that is sweeping through my area right now, and that this virus amplified my pain. Next week I am scheduled for my next CRP lab result. I hope and prayer it will not be elevated. Likewise, I hope and prayer you remain symptom-free, and your CRP lab results will continue to be normal.
Blessings, jbro