Painful lump on back of calf

[Wirrallass]

I MUST go up to see my Mum tomorrow. She lives 130 miles away. As I will be away tomorrow I therefore phoned 111 at lunchtime today because I've developed a raised area at the back of my calf which is very painful to touch. Within less than hour of the 111 call I was given an injection of blood thinner with a prescription for two more injections on Sunday and Monday. At 9am Monday I've got to phone the DVT clinic for a scan either Monday or Tuesday. If they can't do the scan on Monday my GP needs to give me a prescription for the blood thinner. The nurse was being cautious and also said that there was a possibility that it might be cellulitis. So I've just got to be fast to react if there are any new developments. I really could do without this at the moment.

What? Oh poor you & yes you could do without the bother at this minute. Do hope all goes well for you AJ. So sorry to hear about your mums prognosis. What a terrible blow for you & your dear mum, do take care AJ

 

[AJLang]

Thank you everyone. It was really good to see my Mum and Dad yesterday. Due to the waiting list, and the DVT clinic not receiving the referral form that was faxed ive got to wait until 11.30 for my DVT clinic appointment. I have to stay on the anti coagulation injections until then - but they are brusing my tummy so I'm running out of room for further injections and my infusion sets.