It's not in my head.
That is my left shoulder as it appears today.
I have been telling doctors for almost a full 2 months now, that something is seriously wrong.
They did xrays and CT scans, and said they couldn't see it.
They gave me pain medicine, but begrudgingly, like I was just seeking.
I told my pain doctor and the ER doc the other night, that something was seriously wrong.
It burns, it feels like it's tearing, it itches and pulls.
Leaning forward causes horrible pain to tear through my shoulder blade area, and they treated me like I was crazy, like it's all in my head.
Does that look like it's all in my head to you?!
I had mentioned that it might be a pressure sore, but they blew that off.
I really think it is.
It's bleeding now when touched.
Mark cleaned the area with a wash cloth today, and it started bleeding in random spots within that whole spot.
The skin is broken he told me, it doesn't feel right when you touch it, it feels squishy he said.
And it hurts so freaking bad.
I see the pain doc on Wednesday morning, and my surgeon on Friday morning, between the 2 of them, they need to figure this out because it is clearly not nothing.
Comments
No.. that doesn't look good at all. It looks like the skin is breaking down. Those doctors need to do something for you now.. not later... now.
Posted by: Charlotte | June 9, 2008 6:32 PM
Good God! Some kind of absess maybe?? don't leave your surgeon's office until he takes you VERY seriously. Good luck hon!!!!
Posted by: Chris (Singer) | June 9, 2008 6:58 PM
I definitely agree with sticking around until they figure something out!
Posted by: Jade | June 9, 2008 7:51 PM
Wow, I don't even know what to say lady! The red part looks very painful and the bruising on the other side of your back bothers me as well! I hope like hell someone can figure this out for you soon, it's gone way too long!
Posted by: Holly | June 9, 2008 8:10 PM
That does not look good at all. Do you need me to drive you on Wednesday? I can if you want me to.
Posted by: Mindy | June 9, 2008 8:15 PM
(KAT--YOU BETTER POST THIS!)
Ok I'm stepping in here. I know sores real well and not only do I think this is a possible pressure sore it may be an infection (which would involve the vomiting you've had).
MINDY--please drive her to her docs' appointments and walk with her. If this is an infection she'll be at the hospital before Wednesday comes.
Posted by: Pete B | June 9, 2008 10:03 PM
Kat, have you ever been tested for psoriatic arthritis?
It can be very very painful and it produces those types of rashes and sores as well.
Posted by: Bree | June 9, 2008 11:03 PM
Damn straight they need to get it figured out and treat you for it. Geez, I can't believe they are just blowing you off over it. I hope the pain meds help and that you are able to get it treated.
Posted by: Devilish Southern Belle | June 10, 2008 2:40 AM
Holy shit. Surely this will get your doctor's attention!
Posted by: Chickie | June 10, 2008 2:14 PM
Oh my goodness, Kat! I agree with others, it's time they figure this out now.
Posted by: Kirsi | June 11, 2008 11:39 AM