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A member asked:
I was told if they were going to amputate they would have done it before they did the iv and antibiotics just want another option even though my esr was gone back up my leg has been feeling more like my other leg for some weeks now?
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This is an important decision that can only be made by a Dr who knows you, your family history, smoking status, cause of need to amputate. Discuss.
Answered 6/12/2022
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