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What should I do? I called Ortho MD on call and he wants me to go to ER. That wound on my leg looks infected today and a smelly odor is coming from it. I think the paper towel and masking tape I put on it daily infected it. MD says he thinks I need to be on anti biotics for this, or I could possibly lose my leg. He wants me to go to the ER.
I put Turmeric on it. I have garlic and cayenne too. Can I heal this myself or is it too risky?- + Edit....Re: Please help! Infected ... Willowley
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I'm so sorry Joe! I just posted the slippery elm poultice to you in another thread, I've had the window open all morning and didn't check the forum until after I made that post.
Only you can make the decision of going to the ER, but I can tell you what I would do if it were me. I don't remember if you said you were out of Echinacea or not but I would start taking lots and lots of Echinacea and garlic. I'd take it every couple of hours or so if it were me and I'd also put the Echinacea tincture directly onto the wound and I would not (edited) be covering it up with a paper towel.
I cut out one part of a post Uny had made about the SE poultice for your other post but she also talked about taking care of an infection internally in that same post, so here is what she said: curezone.com/forums/fm.asp
I once helped a gal that had a botched breast removal, that had required massive skin grafts. One of the areas where a graft was taken (on her thigh) was infected almost identically to what you are describing about your aunt (red, hot, inflamed, oozing fluids & pieces). Antibiotics? no benefit. Internal & external Colloidal Silver? Temporary results (and in her case, diarrhea from the disruption/death of the gut flora). Application of some type of 'anti-infection goop' & special bandage from doctor? The oozing pus just 'pushed it off'
Here's what we did -
--#1 4-8 droppersful of a *quality* (MUST be organic!!) Echinacea tincture, 4x daily (you can get this from our Herbal Apothecary here:http://marketplaceadvisor.channeladvisor.com/StoreFrontProfiles/DeluxeSFItemD...
(4oz for $30) or on the 'net from Dr. Schulze, Health Freedom Resources (2 oz for $28) or Herb Pharm). Echinacea is (most people don't know this) a "specific" for staph infections (likely what this is), but even if the infection is not 'staph', Echinacea bolsters the immune system (incredibly effectively). How strongly does Echinacea bolster the immune system? Native Americans used it regularly to beat rattlesnake bites and rabies.
--#2 Raw Garlic - 3-6 cloves of organic garlic daily. Some (few) can chew a clove - but the easiest way to get it down is to chop it finely and mix it with 1-2 'gulps worth' of juice (Tierra recently found that mixing hers with coconut oil made it very easy to get down). Garlic is THE strongest and most effective antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal & antiparasital agent on the planet). It has been used for centuries to beat the most severe of infection (throughout WWI/WWII it was used extensively 'in the field' when antibiotics weren't available).
--So with the garlic/echinacea duo, we've got the internal battle won.Can I heal this myself or is it too risky? The answer to part one of this question is a resounding YES, you CAN heal this yourself, without a doubt! My answer to the second part of this question is, everyone has to decide what the risk really is. For me, the risk would be putting my precious body into the hands of anyone in the medical profession, without a doubt. For me, there would be no option but to heal it myself.
Blessings,
Willow
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- Thanks, glad to see your replies josephr525
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This is a reply to # 1,854,379I went to the ER. The Ortho MD on call that called me back scared the sheet out of me. He said this is serious and that I could lose my leg if the infection spread and they had to cut my leg off! I have an infection because I didn't use triple Antibiotic cream on it, and I probably didn't remember to wash my hands before I touched it and picked at it, and then I wrapped it in non sterile new clean paper towel and my foot sweats inside the boot, which I have to even wear to bed. When I got up, I can tell my foot is sweaty. It looked a tad red yesterday but today it was draining more fluid and it didn't smell good, and the red area is about 4" around it and the wound is about 1.5". He numbed the area and cleaned it out with a sterile knife and applied Iodosorb, an Iodine ointment that's supposed to draw bacteria out of an infected wound. He wants me to re apply it daily. They took cultures of the wound to send in and he wants me to see Ortho MD Tuesday.
It's cleaned out now, I believe, and will stay cleaned out. If that area recovers, I do think the garlic and cayenne will protect me from it consuming me. I sure hope so. I'm still scared and worried. Overall I'd say my immune system is quite good.
He gave me an Rx for oral Antibiotics (Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg capsules) and I filled it, but I'm afraid of that stuff. I have a lot of garlic but I don't think I have any Ech tincture right now. Can I pass on the Anti Bs? I never really noticed any improvement with Ech Tincture. Will Garlic protect me from infection? I just ate a BIG clove of garlic with 1/4 tsp cayenne and water, with Acerola Cherry powder. Am going to drink juice with Superfood in a few minutes.
That Ortho MD hung up on me, he said I was "arguing with him". I asked him if I could take garlic and cayenne instead of oral Anti Bs.
Thanks for the help! It was scary at the ER, and I felt sad about being away from my cats, and wondered if I'd lose a leg or something.
I have a feeling that ortho MD on call thinks I'm a typical Average American with a weakened immune system. He scared me enough to go to the ER.
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- Re: Thanks, glad to see your replies... chirontherainbowbridge
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hey Joe--
"and I probably didn't remember to wash my hands before I touched it and picked at it, and then I wrapped it in non sterile new clean paper towel"
yeh. You know you did not take adequate care of yourself, so no need to harp on that.
"Can I pass on the Anti Bs?"
well, you know, I would. But that's me, at the age of 54, knowing what I NOW know. But unless I hear you saying you are doing EFT, OR that you have regained your trust in your own deserved well-being, and the countless beings who are supporting you to be well, seen and unseen; then, maybe you ARE among the few that are actually suffering from an AntiB deficiency. Kidding with you.!!!
"That Ortho MD hung up on me, he said I was "arguing with him". I asked him if I could take garlic and cayenne instead of oral Anti Bs."
yeh--I experience that same thing when I was "arguing" with n MD about the pros and cons of Prednisone, on top of other meds.
I've never heard if you realize (or remember?) that I have been in a hospital/rehab situation with my partner all summer... and have seen a lot. To be honest, you almost always sound like you can't see beyond your own situation. I say this ONLY to tell/remind you, MD's pick up on that, and they rely on that blinkered fear state to bully people. (and protect the MD society, etc...) And frankly, it IS bullying, although they are not aware of it, being themselves a part
of the Big Machine... so yes, "arguing" is what it's called, when you question authority.
Edit: where I'm at now is I CAN'T make anyone else 'bad' or wrong', without making myself wrong too--nd all the Best I can imgine nd take refuge in--So, let's send love, okay, to everyone we come across. And go a little further, even. I don't mean in stupid, wishy way, but in a real, proven way. May I recommend a book here--? a very 'grounded' book called The Diamond Cutter, by Michel Roach. Check it out... end edit. I'm glad you missed your cats in ER--they are playing the part of emissaries of the True-- and the good. And they need you, to be able to learn more from them, and set the world where it belongs. :-)
So, get well soon!!!
One clove of garlic is good, but try five or six. Try the Master Tonic, if you have it. I have kept all super bugs at bay all summer, and it has been stressful. I keep spooning the stuff onto rice, or bits of bread.
Please don't think I am chastising you, btw, or criticizing. (I know, too, at elast I know a little of what it is to be 'in the throes' of dis-ease. and meds and so on...) I just -personally- say No to doctors. (Oh, but I'd love to be sitting at the 'same table', if such a thing could ever happen!) And it's been quite the education to ba among them, and physio people, nd "patients", and "nurses" all summer. (Hey, Remember the mindless "war on drugs" commercials? Substitute unknowing MDs--and, God Bless them--they need it.)- Re: Thanks, glad to see your replies... josephr525
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This is a reply to # 1,854,478Hi,
I remember you saying that you were in rehab with your partner. I do seem to have my hands full at times when I come to this forum looking for answers. That may change in the future. when I felt better I was going to motorcycle forums, but that was over 5 weeks ago. I'm now at another stage of my healing, and maybe one that will make me be a better participant here.
That good sleep I've had lately is going to have to be on hold for me for now. That Iodosorb ointment is keeping me awake from absorbed Iodine, and even after I took some BF&C tincture. The sheet on it says it can increase TSH in some people, but supposedly not over the normal range. I guess I need to hang with it so it will help clean out that wound. Maybe I'll quit it after a few days if that area looks normal again, which I think is very likely.
Yeah, the Ortho MDs's office is exactly that, not specialized in treating wounds. I guess I'm one of those people that needs to have everything spelled out on paper.
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I get overwhelmed sometimes. I just can't spend all day reading and re reading health info. I wish I could, because I'd be healthier now if I could. I have to take it in at any speed I can.
My infection should clear up very well, but the way I am is to feel scared and fear the worst case scenario may happen, which is probably 1 or 2% chance or something like that, and probably not to someone that eats garlic a lot like most of us do.
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This is a reply to # 1,854,424Joe,
Garlic is likely THE strong antiobiotic on the planet (it even beats the 'superbugs')...but you have to take enough of it to make sure it's effective. I suggest at least 6 cloves (minced) daily. I'd take them 2 at time 3x daily, but you can 'get them in' however it works best for you.
Expect some GI "urpy burpy" (if you're not used to taking that much) since you know you have liver/GI issues There's many (many!) great benefits to garlic (it's very beneficial for your liver/HPC)
>>>That Ortho MD hung up on me, he said I was "arguing with him". I asked him if I could take garlic and cayenne instead of oral Anti Bs.<<< We must ALWAYS remember our "Dr. Schulzisms" (why would we ask an allopathic MD that has zero herbal knowledge/training about 'herbs'?). Besides, talking with an MD about herbs & natural healing is like getting into a belching match with a hog...you will always annoy the hog; you will always lose, and you will always (always!) end up covered in hog schitt & slop.
Also, cayenne internally (at this point) is basically for the great circulation (so yes, you want to take it to circulate the garlic-containing blood to the wound). Cayenne IS anti-bacterial, but I wouldn't depend upon it to be a strong antibacterial force (taken internally) for an external wound.
Info on the pharmaceutical you mentioned below.
Blessings,
Uny
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The results below (when the numbers are multiplied by 100) give a fairly clear picture of the adverse effects...but it doesn't show the myriad of negative events that happen within the body to bring about the symptoms.
On Sep, 3, 2011: 6,366 people who reported to have side effects when taking Doxycycline are studied
Top 100 overall Doxycycline side effects:
Name Number of reports 1 Nausea 596 2 Pain 523 3 Vomiting (Nausea and vomiting) 484 4 Vomiting Nos (Nausea and vomiting) 474 5 Headache 452 6 Headache Nos 450 7 Anxiety (Stress and anxiety) 446 8 Dyspnoea (Breathing difficulty) 439 9 Dyspnoea Nos (Breathing difficulty) 432 10 Fatigue 431 11 Diarrhoea (Diarrhea) 423 12 Diarrhoea Nos (Diarrhea) 416 13 Pyrexia (Fever) 403 14 Asthenia (Weakness) 397 15 Rash (Rashes) 385 16 Anaemia 381 17 Erythema (Rashes) 372 18 Dizziness 331 19 Chest Pain 310 20 Arthralgia (Joint pain) 301 21 Depression 301 22 Abdominal Pain 285 23 Abdominal Pain Nos 284 24 Haemorrhage 265 25 Pneumonia 264 26 Hypertension (High blood pressure) 259 27 Drug Ineffective 255 28 Back Pain 235 29 Dehydration 214 30 Insomnia 209 31 Weight Decreased 209 32 Cough 203 33 Fall 197 34 Abdominal Pain Upper 196 35 Oedema Peripheral 196 36 Hypoaesthesia 193 37 Condition Aggravated 190 38 Hypotension 186 39 Renal Failure Acute 183 40 Injury 180 41 Urinary Tract Infection 178 42 Drug Interaction 173 43 Abortion Incomplete 164 44 Myalgia (Muscle aches) 164 45 Bone Disorder 163 46 Muscle Spasms 159 47 Pain In Extremity 156 48 Malaise 153 49 Sinusitis 152 50 Infection 152 51 Confusional State 151 52 Paraesthesia 149 53 Sepsis 146 54 Osteonecrosis 143 55 Constipation 142 56 Memory Impairment (Memory loss) 142 57 Haemoglobin Decreased 138 58 Emotional Distress 138 59 Bronchitis 137 60 Weight Increased 136 61 Renal Failure (Acute kidney failure) 135 62 Pruritus (Itching) 133 63 Somnolence (Drowsiness) 130 64 Hypersensitivity 129 65 Suicidal Ideation 128 66 Tooth Extraction 122 67 Thrombocytopenia 117 68 Atrial Fibrillation (Atrial fibrillation/flutter) 112 69 Dyspepsia (Indigestion) 111 70 Syncope (Fainting) 111 71 Convulsion 109 72 Cardiac Failure Congestive 109 73 Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease 109 74 Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes) 108 75 Deep Vein Thrombosis (Deep venous thrombosis) 107 76 Tremor 107 77 Dysphagia (Swallowing difficulty) 107 78 Pain In Jaw 101 79 Cellulitis 100 80 Pleural Effusion 99 81 Staphylococcal Infection 99 82 Neuropathy Peripheral 97 83 Decreased Appetite (Appetite - decreased) 96 84 Feeling Abnormal 96 85 Menorrhagia 95 86 Pregnancy (Birth control) 94 87 Vision Blurred 94 88 Palpitations (Heart palpitations) 93 89 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 93 90 General Physical Health Deterioration 92 91 International Normalised Ratio Increased 91 92 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 87 93 Epistaxis (Nosebleed) 86 94 Alopecia (Hair loss) 85 95 Haemorrhoids 85 96 Gait Disturbance 84 97 Spinal Osteoarthritis 84 98 Myocardial Infarction (Heart attack) 84 99 Anorexia 83 100 White Blood Cell Count Decreased 82 Top 100 long term Doxycycline side effects:
Name Number of reports 1 Nausea 4 2 Myalgia (Muscle aches) 3 3 Muscle Pain (Muscle aches) 3 4 Muscle Aches 3 5 Abdominal Pain 3 6 Abdominal Pain Nos 3 7 Headache 3 8 Urticaria 3 9 Vomiting (Nausea and vomiting) 3 10 Arthralgia (Joint pain) 3 11 Stomach Discomfort 3 12 Lack Of Strength, Muscle Weakness, Weakness (Weakness) 2 13 Gallbladder Non-functioning 2 14 Diarrhoea (Diarrhea) 2 15 Asthenia (Weakness) 2 16 Drug Interaction 2 17 Erosive Oesophagitis 2 18 Diarrhoea Nos (Diarrhea) 2 19 Haemorrhoids 2 20 Sensory Disturbance 2 21 Hiatus Hernia (Hiatal hernia) 2 22 Ileitis (Crohn's disease) 2 23 Pain 2 24 Gastrointestinal Disorder 2 25 Gastroduodenitis 2 26 Vision Blurred 2 27 Loss Of Sensation, Numbness And Tingling, Paresthesias, Sensory Loss, Tingling And Numbness (Numbness and tingling) 2 28 Euphoric Mood 1 29 Heart Rate Increased 1 30 Raised Lfts 1 31 Lethargic 1 32 Sweating 1 33 Restlessness (Agitation) 1 34 Levaquin 1 35 Aggression 1 36 Weight Gain (Weight increased) 1 37 Severe Headaches 1 38 Paraesthesia 1 39 Ringing In The Ears (Tinnitus) 1 40 Muscle Contractions Involuntary 1 41 Bone And Joint Pain 1 42 Exacerbation Of Anxiety 1 43 Oesophageal Pain 1 44 Doxycline 1 45 Anglique 1 46 Mitral Valve Prolapse 1 47 Exhaustion, Fatigue, Lethargy, Tiredness, Weariness (Fatigue) 1 48 Depression 1 49 Tendonitis 1 50 Glaucoma 1 51 Accolate - 10mg 1 52 Poor Peripheral Circulation 1 53 Carbidopa And Levodopa 1 54 Foreign Body Trauma 1 55 Heat Exhaustion 1 56 Body Aches 1 57 Urine Flow Decreased 1 58 Abdominal Discomfort 1 59 Nausea, 1 60 Urticaria Acute 1 61 Impaired Work Ability 1 62 Exercise Tolerance Decreased 1 63 Glomerular Filtration Rate Decreased 1 64 Polyneuropathy Nos 1 65 Sweating Decreased 1 66 Hypersensitivity 1 67 Chest Pain 1 68 Blood Bilirubin Increased 1 69 Pulmonary Embolism 1 70 Respiratory Failure (Respiratory acidosis) 1 71 Rib Fracture 1 72 Erythema (Rashes) 1 73 Anaemia 1 74 Confusional State 1 75 Pruritus (Itching) 1 76 Rash Nos (Rashes) 1 77 Dyspnoea (Breathing difficulty) 1 78 Multiple Sclerosis 1 79 Cardiac Disorder 1 80 Somnolence (Drowsiness) 1 81 Aphasia (Speech impairment (adult)) 1 82 Mobility Decreased 1 83 Oesophagitis 1 84 Swelling Nos 1 85 Liver Injury 1 86 Shaking 1 87 Blood Glucose Fluctuation 1 88 Tremor 1 89 Heart Pounding (Heart palpitations) 1 90 Constipation 1 91 Renal Disorder 1 92 Blood Urea Increased 1 93 Hypoxia 1 94 Hyperglycaemia (Hyperglycemia) 1 95 Hypoglycaemia (Hypoglycemia) 1 96 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1 97 Alanine Aminotransferase Increased 1 98 Wheezing 1 99 Haematochezia 1 100 Dizziness 1 - Re: Garlic...Re: Thanks, glad to see... josephr525
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This is a reply to # 1,854,555Thank you for your reply. I also read the info from the pharmacy regarding this Anti B and it's scary to say the least.
Having the wound cleaned out and scraped, and dressed with this Iodosorb stuff seems to be doing me good. I'm not sure but the wound seems to look less red today and it doesn't feel as hot as it did yesterday. I should be OK. I will continue to keep an eye on it and keep it clean as a whistle.
The ER MD wants me to see my Ortho MD on Tuesday regarding the culture test they did of the bacteria on my leg. If the wound looks and seems better, maybe I can pass on this and see him Friday as originally planned. Ortho MD may tell me I'm better and I may be able to drive my car soon, and put weight on my left leg. I don't want to hurry anything but I'm looking forward to getting out more and using my legs more to walk so the muscle in both legs will be restored.
Many blessings,
Joe- Re: Garlic...Re: Thanks, glad to see... unyquity
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Joe,
Unless the wound shows signs of worsening infection, I don't know why you'd have to "see" anybody to get the results of a test...you should be able to just phone them.
When we send your order, I'm going to enclose two freebie samples (that we'll have listed in the Apothecary in a few days, but aren't listed yet...both will be big enough samples so they'll be 'enough' for what you need). One is called Infection Protection, and it's based on Dr. Schulze s Anti-I formula (it's a liquid that you can rinse the wound out with that will definitely prevent infection).
The other is called Wound Pack/Restore, and it's a blend of herbs (Echinacea root, Plaintain leaf, Cayenne, Goldenseal root, Comfrey root) in a base of Slippery Elm. You can mix it with Aloe gel or water and use it in place of the cream (if you want to). It's also based on one of Dr. Schulze s 'recipes'.
The Wound Pack/Restore would be mixed with the water or aloe gel to make the consistency of 'wet paste'. You apply it so that it's 2-3mm thick (more or less) and let it dry completely. When it dries, it will be just like a natural scab (it won't come off unless you "pick it off"), and you won't have to put any gauze or bandaid on it unless you want to. If/when it gets wet and part of it falls off (or if you knock it loose), you just keep adding more on top of it. But instead of being like a normal scab, it will provide all kinds of protection from infection and all kinds of wound/skin regeneration & healing. It will help the wound heal VERY quickly and help to prevent scarring.
Perhaps you won't want to use it until after the doc looks at the wound again (he'd likely throw a fit if he saw it on there :::eyeroll:::). But if you put it on after you see him Friday, let it dry 'really dry' really good (and keep applying it), there's really no way anything but "awesome healing" is going to happen from there on out. YAY!
As long as you keep taking the garlic (and enough of it), everything should be 'fine' when you see him on Friday (or Tuesday).
Blessings,
Uny- Re: Garlic...Re: Thanks, glad to see... josephr525
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This is a reply to # 1,854,652Thanks Uny! It's good to see your cheerful reply. That scary MD talk took a bit for me to digest. They mean well, but they sure can be scary.
I have Lily of the Desert brand Aloe Vera juice in my refrigerator. May I use this to make this? It's been in my fridge for a good year or two. I tend to buy the stuff, never drink it or use it, and throw it away after it's about 5 years old. ::eyeroll::
Yeah, I may stay on the Iodosorb until I see the Ortho MD next. They want to do is see what bacteria I had in my wound and see if they had me on the right anti Biotic (which I'm afraid to take and don't plan to take anyway). If I'm improving that should be proof enough that it's going to be OK. I have to please them enough to get my ankle healed, as it seems to be doing. If it looks good later in the week I will definitely see no reason why I can't switch to the Wound Pack/Restore you plan to send, and thank you for doing so. :)
I think I'd need to wear the boot for a while longer yet, so can I make the wound pack/restore and let it dry, will it be OK with the black boot over it?
Joe
- Re: Garlic...Re: Thanks, glad to see... unyquity
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This is a reply to # 1,854,667Aloe gel that's 1-2 years old? Even refrigerated, that's not something I'd use. I have no idea what the 'shelf life' is...you'd have to contact the seller to find out if it's still safe.
Blessings,
Uny
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This is a reply to # 1,854,652So, it's OK to apply Wound Pack / Restore if the wound is still open? I hope it's not a dumb question. Sounds like a good product.
I could let it dry on with the boot off and then put the boot back on, this is after I see Ortho MD later this week.- Re: Garlic...Re: Thanks, glad to see... unyquity
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This is a reply to # 1,855,482Yes, it is *supposed* to used on an open wound (that's the only reason anyone would use it). The instructions I gave you previously are 'complete & correct' :)
Blessings,
Uny
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You mention ordering, can you add a link to your wound powder and infection protection? I am trying to avoid Antibiotics and have been looking into natural remedies. Thanks! (I also posted this elsewhere but I think it was to the wrong person, most likely Joseph)
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This is a reply to # 1,854,555Do you think I did a real dumb thing to have let this infection develop? I felt kind of embarrassed at the ER and I may be wrong but they seemed to look at me as if I did a stupid thing by touching the wound and then not using a triple anti biotic cream on it, or garlic or something to kill the bacteria before I bandaged it up for another day. I created a perfect breeding ground for bacteria to develop, and it did, but it may be on the mend now.
As long as it doesn't get any bigger [the infection], I should be OK in a few days. I'll sure be glad to see the infection fade away.- Re: Garlic...Re: Thanks, glad to see... unyquity
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This is a reply to # 1,854,654Do I think you did a dumb-ass thing? LOL...Heavens NO!
Do I think that you've had a LOT of wounds in your lifetime and know how to take care of them in a way that works for your own body? Yes!
Do I think paper towels are a good idea for a wound bandage? Well, of course I'd never officially recommend anything like that. But I'm the queen of 'make do' and I can see myself doing something like that to me (especially if I didn't have any way to get to the store to get the gauze, or felt like it was working alright).
Do I think that you've ever been smashed by a car before (and have any idea how that kind of stress can seriously weaken your immune system)? Probably not.
And so, because you probably didn't realize just how badly your body was stressed (which meant how low/weak your immune system was), you just 'bandaged yourself' like you normally would have in the past. And, when you get the test results back, you might find the infection is something you picked up in the horrorspital.
I wish (for your sake) you would have had the Echinacea 'at the ready' and that you would have packed the wound with a Slippery Elm/Cayenne 'paste' (or kept some Antibiotic cream on it)...and then this likely wouldn't have happened.
But NObody knows something until they learn it the first time, right? (right!) So you can't be a dumb-ass for not knowing things you haven't learned yet!
Don't we ALL wish we would have learned about Natural Healing from our parents, grandparent & doctors so we'd know exactly what to do when accidents & emergencies happen? YES!!!!
Blessings,
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The Earthing sheet seems to be making me feel more emotions lately. I hurt more and I feel more, and this affects my actions and thoughts somewhat. I think it's a good sign and I need to adapt to it. all I can say is, that with all I've had on my mind lately, that this infection kind of creeped up - fast. I noticed redness near it Friday, and when I took bandage off yesterday it was a LOT more red. I kind of freaked out but it's good that I did something about it when I did. I could have probably fixed it with your advice but the Ortho MD on call wanted me to go to ER for the sake of telling my Ortho MD if I didn't, so I felt obligated to them to go and let them clean up the wound and begin the healing of it. Now that it's cleaned up, we should be able to take over from there.
I'm a big believer of Earthing. It seems that it's going to [or already is] help me to be someone better than I was. I have emotional hurt now, and that may not a bad thing. That's a sign that I may be getting back some passion.
I used to be a LOT more emotional than I've been lately. I was more sensitive too, and I enjoyed life more, even though I was more susceptible to being hurt.
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This is a reply to # 1,854,660I think I may have misunderstood some things you said. I'm not feeling too great today, die off and am depressed. I don't think I'm going to sleep good tonight, or ever again, and may not walk again for all I know. When things go bad for me, they go REAL bad, and fast. I need to quit posting on the internet altogether, is what I need to do, and right now. No earthing mat is going to help me. No healing for this body, only suffering. Life sucks then I die. My immune system is gong to turn on my liver and kill me, and fast.
Am looking forward to that stuff you say you're going to send. I have a gouge in my leg where the ER MD cleaned it out, it seems. I'd like to see if slippery elm in Wound Pack/Restore etc., with help fill that in and heal it better than I thought possible. :) I'll mix it with sterile distilled water if that's OK. You're sure this brew won't re infect my wound, right?
The nurse at the ER said about the oral Antibiotics : "this will kill it for you". I though to myself : "so will garlic". He also thought cayenne in a wound might put a new bacteria into the wound but I have kind of a hard time believing that could happen.
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If gold seal and other herbs make SE poultice anti septic, which, I think removes the possiblity of infection, right?
Nothing compares to Slippery Elm as an emollient herb used for poultices. Dr. Christopher’s well-known poultices for abscesses, boils and even gangrene use Slippery Elm paste as a main ingredient. A paste is made by moistening the powdered bark with a small amount of hot water or raw milk. Poultices vary according to what herbs are added to a Slippery Elm paste. To avoid complications with Slippery Elm poultices, make sure the bark granules do not heal into an open wound as it closes. Sometimes it is better to use an antiseptic infusion such as a wash several times a day until a wound closes and apply the thicker poultice after danger of contamination is over.
An antiseptic poultice good for old gangrenous wounds is prepared by mixing an infusion of wormwood with equal parts of very fine charcoal and Slippery Elm powder. This antiseptic poultice is applied over the affected area and reapplied until the condition clears. Another poultice used to prevent a wound from festering takes brewer’s yeast or baking yeast stirred into Slippery Elm powder and moistened with new, raw milk. Mrs. M. Grieve’s “Compound Bran Poultice is made by mixing hot vinegar, equal quantities of wheaten Bran with Slippery Elm powder.” It is used externally over affected areas as needed for severe rheumatism, gout, joints, synovitis, etc.
Simply adding an antiseptic herb such as plantain and or goldenseal powder to a Slippery Elm poultice makes it antiseptic. It proves to be the best carrier for any herb when used as a poultice.
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