Hi Snoopy - I did try repetition and a higher potency of the Staph, but it didn't help. I also tried Merc, because the Sx seemed so syphilitic and fit Merc so well, but perhaps the 200 I had was too low.
I just wanted remedy ideas for palliation while waiting for the xray results. The problem is now structural, so a remedy can't fix it. I would prefer to see a homoeopath, but money's a bit tight - I'll manage the pain and infection with herbs, but of course would rather use my favourite modality!
I saw Hecla, but it didn't come up in the repping, nor did Hyp. I look them up, thanks.