Update on Excruciating Pain in Lower Left Inguinal Area/Thigh.

From: [email protected]
Date: 10/6/2019
To: F Javier Bolanos Meade, Viki Anders, RN, MSN, CRNP
Cc: Victoria Foreman, Ken Foreman
Subject: Update on Pain in Lower Left Inguinal Area/Thigh.

Dr. Meade,
Viki,

The pain in my lower left groin and left thigh became concerning enough that we went to Kaiser-Permanente in Tysons Corner, VA, on Saturday, October 5th. Since the Ultrasound was unavailable, Kaiser performed an X-ray of my pelvic region, left groin, and left thigh. They determined there to be no bone-related issues, so suspected likely mild hernia based on the presentation of symptoms. They scheduled me for an Ultrasound on Monday and a Medical Appointment on Tuesday.

Overnight and this morning, the pain became excruciating. I began getting chills, nausea, and the desire to vomit. We returned to Kaiser-Permanente in Tysons Corner, VA, and showed that the swelling in my upper left thigh had become more pronounced and tender to the touch.

Kaiser-Permanente drew blood for immediate blood tests and scheduled me for an Ultrasound ASAP. The technician did an ultrasound of inner left thigh, lower groin, and then my inner right thigh for comparison and baseline. Kaiser-Permanente noticed a cluster of swollen lymph nodes, determined it to be Lymphadenitis, and prescribed Augmentin 875-175mg twice a day for the next week. I have a follow-up blood test and appointment with my primary care physician on Wednesday, October 9th.

My wife (Victoria) and I wanted to keep you abreast of my developments. We’re told that Lymphadenitis will likely not result in GVHD, but they’re thankful it was caught early and that my Augmentin treatment has begun.

Please let us know if you have any recommendations or concerns about my care.

Thanks!

Sincerely,
Ken & Victoria Foreman