Day  35

Arm swelling has gotten worse, and edema has set it. If I press the arm the indentation stays for longer than 5 minutes...so it's severe.

Side bay side comparison...notice swelling in forearm, especially the elbow.

Pitting edema. I did this indentation just by pressing my finger against my forearm.

Day  34

Cracks beginning to show in my resolve, and ability to deal with pain this severe. It was bad enough today that I had to call in sick to work i the hope that the worse of it would be easier to bear and I knew if it was still very bad, four days at work with it would be better than five. Decided to get a sling for the arm as it is too painful to use to any degree.

The area from the tip of my finger to the edge of the eschar is solid and hard. I fear the 'bad guy' is deeper and more invasive than I thought.

Day 33. 3:03 PM

I'm currently taking the max of acetaminophen and naproxen sodium, and loosing sleep from the pain. Pretty intense this time. Man I'll be glad when this is over! Arm is pretty much useless now. Pain is too severe in the inside of the elbow and on the outside to have any functional mobility.... 7 days to go. Hope this is the last round.

Day 32. 4:55 PM

After going by the office DCM and I decided to remove the bandage to see the status of the eachar. It came off with a little effort, and we cut one 'hanger on' that refused to let go on it's own without severe pain. I then used a pair of forceps to get as much of the 'bad stuff' out as possible. DCM then filled in the bad areas with more black salve. Pretty intense pain and tentacles at the site, and the the pain in the other tentacles increased, and started in new areas. The pain in each new application has been more intense than the last, and this is definitely not proving to be the exception.

Day 31  8:26 AM

Me: Good morning! Just a reminder, I'll be by the office around 12:15 to pickup more bloodroot caps. Thanks! 
DCM: Sure. K c u then.

Day 30  6:58 AM

Me: Looks like liftoff soon! Raised up on the same side as usual. I see a hint of white on that side but I can't tell if it's bad stuff, puss, or excess aftercare. Probably me being paranoid. If for some reason this goes into the weekend and GOD FORBID, I have any white left, and have to do a fourth round, will you be available? I'm praying for all pink. I'm sure your getting tired of me bugging you all the time as well.

Day 30  7:50 AM

DCM: U r not bugging me. Yes I will be available whenever :)

Day 30  6:26 PM

DCM: U doin ok? Major Tom to ground control. U still working?
Me: Just getting ready to soak the bandage off..

Day 30  7:46 PM
 

Me: Not Tonight... Probably Friday or Sat. Night at the very latest..pretty loose.
DCM: K. How was ur day? Hard to believe that would come out of the hole. Come out u evil rascal
Me: Not bad. Glad tomorrow Is Friday...how bout you?
DCM: U need silver or accream?
Me: What are your thoughts if there is no white? Is it done or do I do one last round just to make sure... And before you ask... No I'm not a masochist.
DCM: A few more times outta do it
Very funny! Good on silver and cream... Took the last of the capsules this morning... So if this continues, I'll need to get more.
DCM: U need one more bottle. Keep takin em anyway? Bill O'Leary would like u to show him this
Me: You think so?
DCM: Sure
Me: Ill come by.. Lunchtime tomorrow?
DCM: Sure. Yep.
Me: Praying for nuttin but pink!
DCM: Sure. If not, will be very small
Me: I hope your right.

Day 30  8:00 PM

DCM: Sure. Me too.
Me: One of the longest months I can remember... I know I'll be happy when the pain is a distant memory.... Will need to do a little at home physical therapy to protect the elbow joint and muscles... Haven't used the arm unless I've had to.
DCM: Sure. Just like being in a cast

Day 29  9:19 AM

DCM: Yep. Pulling away more today?
Me:  Yeah, there was considerably more blood last night than before... Kept filling in around where it was pulling away from the skin... Kind of like a moat. Nothing to worry about I think... Just wonder if it's the raw edges... Or if there's something else going on under the surface. I'll be surprised if I don't have lift off by Friday... Maybe Sunday at the latest, but we'll see...

Day 29  11:35 AM

DCM: K thanks for the update
Me: Everything going well with you I hope?
DCM: Yep all good.
DCM: Glad ur smart
Me: What do you mean?

Day 29  4:36 PM

DCM: Ur doin the right thing. Most would hv bailed out by now. Do u know ****** Health ****? She started doing this on her own and wigged outI did not know her thank God. She went to a western doc. Just found this out today. I'll find out the rest of story soon. Should be interesting.

Day 29  8:12  PM

DCM: U get cleaned up yet?
Me:  Arm in the sink as we speak.
DCM: This day 25ish.
Me: I think it is!

Me: No blood tonight, and pulling away from the sides more...pink all around that I can see... Maybe A little white, but may be the underside of the eschar... Can't tell.... All good signs... Good stuff.

Day 29  8:30 PM

Me: Did you ever get the full scoop on the lady from *******? I'm familiar with the place, but haven't been by in a few years.
DCM: Not yet
Me: Bet the western docs freaked out!

Day 29  9:07 AM

DCM: Isn't that absolutely magic, but seems like foorrreevveerr. Thank u Mr Hoxsey.
Me: It certainly is... Never ceases to amaze!