How can chronic osteomyelitis be treated?
Patient: I have since quit all drugs I m 50 yrs old and I look at my self and it s ridiculous . I ve been to the E.R.twice my girlfriend has been in the hospital for. 2, months we both experienced. Severe low back pain she went to the hospital in so much pain they gave her. Ketamine because she was out of control the hospital took her and she has osteomalitis my pain subsided some but now instead of my lowback it re emerged in my hip just to the left of my back bone I have told the E.R. my story and they did catscans. no MRIs and right now I have to stay with a family member for help I have ins.And I m scared I will never ever do it again I have things in my life that cause me to numb the pain but am through and am seeing a physiotherapist but it s like these E.R.doctors are worried about cost to the hospital s I m praying I don t have bone cancer if I knock my self out I can get 2or3 hrs sleep.if me and my girlfriend shared and the pain comes and goes after 5 months osteomalitis would have killed me?Please can anyone advice me I m a good guy I have kids and grandkids I wanna see graduate please any thing to direct. Me I went to neurologist but he needs MRI but that s 2,weeks away and I can t walk thinking about calling ambulance? Doctor: Hello,  Chronic osteomyelitis needs proper broad spectrum I.V. antibiotics and bone marrow lavage to remove the infection properly from the bone. Prolonged treatment is needed for weeks to completely remove the infection.  I hope this information has been helpful for you. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon