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Thursday, October 28, 2004

My first Formalin Success story (yet to be confirmed)

I am not sure that anyone really cares (Matt are you the only one who reads these?) but I had my first formalin success story, but not before some drama.

2 weeks ago, had a young 10yr approx old male. a 5cm coin size VP just prox. to L 1st MPJ plant. Following debridement, Moved on to an HD on R'f, and within a minute I look up at him, pale as a white wall. Before I could lay him down in my chair, the poor little fella was sick. While his colour returned instantly, I was left with a lovely mess (and smell !) to clean up, and ended up running about 30 min late for next appt, while his mother and I made sure he was alright before standing up !! I didn't care, rather was wrapped he was alright when we left. He didn't give any warning signs what I was doing was hurting. No wincing or whinging. Meanwhile his mother was in fits of laughter.

Following the little drama, I felt terrible, but he was non-fussed. He was consequently fine, and today his mother phoned to say the wart had dropped off following 2x daily 1 min soaks of formalin. She was happy, but I am yet to see it again, so cannot confirm that it has completely resolved. I will keep you posted !!

Sunday, October 17, 2004

Copy of summarised diabetes paper from the Ark.

Here is a copy for you to laugh over!

Monofilament Revised Document.doc

Be kind,

Matt