Good Ole' RA

I had surgery three weeks ago yesterday on my right foot by my little toe. The plans were to remove some bone spurs, correct a Tailor Bunion Abnormality and remove a 1.5cm tumor (all on the little toe side). He did pretty much what he said he was going to do, but the bone on my little toe had turned blue between the 1st and 2nd knuckle. It kind of freaked the doctor out - he readily admitted it. He told hubby that he was concerned it might be cancer - which REALLY freaked David out as he lost his favorite sister 21 mos ago to cancer and has another sister who appears to be in the final stages of cancer as well. So, when the doctor mentioned cancer on my foot, you just can imagine how David felt.

PRAISE GOD!! The biopsy came back as most likely cyanosis (poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation). It appears that the death of that section of bone is a side effect of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Yippee - NOT!! I'm just grateful that it’s not cancer.

Last Thursday, the doc removed the last of the stitches - said it looked real good - told me to use Palmer's Cocoa Butter on it to minimize the appearance of the scar and I don't have to go back for a month. I imagine it is just for a final check up. I'm glad it’s over.

Unfortunately, now it’s time for the next area to be addressed. I don't know if it should be my shoulder or my wrist. Both areas have issues. Lately the wrist is the worst. I'll let the Orthopaedic make the decision. I'm just tired of pain. I hate going under the knife, but if it makes things better and no pain, then I will go for it. It’s much better than taking a bunch of pain pills, that's for sure...