Wow! That's really scary. I hope the antibiotics work for you as well. Did you have other symptoms other than the hole? And did the hole start as a small injury that kept enlarging?
I know...too many questions, but I had a former co-worker whose husband died from the flesh-eating bacterium thing and for him it progressed extremely fast and within a week he was gone.
Again...very sad.
Keep positive and again, I hope for a speedy recovery for you.
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10-05-2006, 05:29 PM #1
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10-05-2006, 08:25 PM #2
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Don't worry, Hip, that won't happen to you!
Did the clinic give you any wound care instructions? Do exactly what they said, and call them instantly if anything looks icky."If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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10-05-2006, 08:34 PM #3
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Sorry to hear about that Hip. Unfortunately, MRSA is more common these days mostly b/c the bacteria are getting used to the antibiotics over the years. Like KY said, do exactly what they tell you to do. No cheating or quitting meds early because "it looks better". It can get serious if you do. Be a good patient and I'm sure everything will turn out ok. Healing wishes being sent your way.
Now get out there on that bike!
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10-05-2006, 08:59 PM #4
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OMG! Thats aweful! I feel so bad for you. Will they be able to treat it to kill the bacteria, or treat it to a managable level and it will stay with you the rest of your life???
I've got my fingers crossed for you.
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10-06-2006, 05:16 AM #5
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You be careful with that and make sure to follow up if your antibiotics don't work. That could be really dangerous if it got out of hand.
Keep us updated.Donna
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10-06-2006, 11:53 AM #6
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Keep my fingers crossed for you.
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10-15-2006, 09:53 AM #7
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Well, Hip? How is the healing coming along? Are the drugs working? Are you feeling good otherwise? Does it hurt?
I hope you're doing well, healing fast and still having fun!
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