I could use your prayers, please. *Update 5/27*

[davidpizzica]

Mary, you have a lot of Pittsburgh prayers coming your way that this can be taken care of without surgery.

[Medusa]

Well, it's been a $500 day but if it keeps me from having surgery, it was worth it. My dr. took an x-ray and said that the infection appears to be in the gums only and not in the bone this time. So he gave me 3 injections of an antibiotic directly into my gums and an Rx for Clindamycin. I have to go back in two weeks for a followup. The injections didn't hurt but now my gums are sore and it feels like the antibiotic is in my ears. LOL I'm relieved, though, that the infection didn't originate in the bone or I'd probably be headed for surgery again. Hopefully, the Clindamycin will clear it up and that'll be the end of it. (Had I known he was going to prescribe that, I would've taken some of the fur posse's. )

Thanx for the prayers and good thoughts, everyone, and I'll let you know the outcome in two weeks.

[Karen]

Prayers that this will fix it up!

[Catty1]

Fingers, paws and eyes crossed for ya!

[phesina]

Dear Mary,
Prayers and songs and chants and dances and healing energies and good wishes for you that the Clindamycin will clear this up. All fingers, toes, paw pads, what-have-you crossed.

Love, hugs, and purrs,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, and of course Priscilla Angel

[Emeraldgreen]

That is a huge relief that there isn't an infection in the bone afterall. What a scare! Don't forget to eat lots of yogurt to help offset the stomach troubles antibiotics sometimes cause. Something about flora and the good bacteria.
Please keep us updated on your recovery! Prayers that all goes smoothly.

[Medusa]

Don't forget to eat lots of yogurt to help offset the stomach troubles antibiotics sometimes cause. Something about flora and the good bacteria.

Yes, I eat yogurt for breakfast every morning anyhow, so maybe I'm ahead of the game.