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Title: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on August 07, 2009, 01:10:03 PM
Hey all. The last few days I've been laid up in the hospital due to a severe staph infection over my left knee. The problem is it's a nasty one that won't go away. I got home today and will be on IV antibiotics for at least 4 weeks to try to clear it up. If however this does not work, I have been informed by the doctors treating me for this that they will have to amputate my left leg above the knee. So for now it's a wait and see thing.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Doggett on August 07, 2009, 01:12:08 PM
Oh, my goodness. :bluesad:

Well, I hope you get fully recovered and the antibiotics work !

Best wishes, MeQal.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: The Burgomaster on August 07, 2009, 01:13:05 PM
Whoa . . . this is serious stuff.  I hope everything works out . . . keep thinking positive thoughts.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: venomx on August 07, 2009, 01:14:20 PM
 :bluesad: ... Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Jack on August 07, 2009, 01:40:01 PM
Best wishes MeQal - I sure hope the anitobiotics work!


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: 3mnkids on August 07, 2009, 01:46:04 PM
Im so sorry. The antibiotics will work and you will be better in no time.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: indianasmith on August 07, 2009, 02:38:43 PM
Sorry to hear that, hope the meds do their stuff with a vengeance!


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: trekgeezer on August 07, 2009, 02:40:46 PM
We're all out here wishing you the best and beaming our positive karma your way!!   


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: RCMerchant on August 07, 2009, 04:20:53 PM
Hang in their kiddo! You'll be OK! Think positive thoughts!  :thumbup:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Javakoala on August 07, 2009, 04:55:08 PM
Just keep thinking about how you're gonna kick the doctors with that leg after it's healed.  That's how I beat cancer. (Along those lines anyway.)

Pure positive vibes.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: akiratubo on August 07, 2009, 06:23:30 PM
I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Andrew on August 07, 2009, 06:37:54 PM
Best wishes here as well. 


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Paquita on August 07, 2009, 06:42:08 PM
Jeez!  I hope you get better soon!  Good job going to the doctor and getting it checked out though.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Derf on August 07, 2009, 08:57:56 PM
Good luck with the meds. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers also.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: ghouck on August 07, 2009, 11:31:41 PM
That's a bummer. Is it MRSA, or just a generic Staph? MRSA is a mofo, I've seen it at work a few times. Either way, I hope you kick it's ass and get better (pun intended).


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Allhallowsday on August 08, 2009, 12:03:05 AM
You are in my thoughts, and I am wishing you a speedy and full recovery. 


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on August 08, 2009, 04:26:19 AM
That's a bummer. Is it MRSA, or just a generic Staph? MRSA is a mofo, I've seen it at work a few times. Either way, I hope you kick it's ass and get better (pun intended).
If I heard the infectious disease specialist right, it's MRSA. It's really nasty stuff.
The antibiotic I am on is some heavy duty stuff with some nasty side effects of it's own. I have to take benadryl 30 minutes prior to being hooked up to an IV of it or else my head swells up, face turns bright red, and I go to itching everywhere. The nurse called this effect "Redman Syndrome" and said it's somewhat common with the antibiotic as well. I had it happen in the hospital and the nursing staff was unaware of this side effect since they seldom use the antibiotic I am on. When I first reported the side effects I was having they stopped the treatment and shot me full of benadryl. However but the doctor and myself agreed that since this is the only stuff going to kill the infection, I would rather take the benadryl and deal with any remaining itching than not take the antibiotic.
The funny part is when the home healthcare nurse came out to show me how to install the IV, they also taught my 17 year old daughter how to do it as well. She wants to go into nursing so I told her it would be good practice. She found it fun because she gets to jab stuff into me. Guess it's sort of her revenge. Fortunately she is not having to start a needle in me just hook up the IV tubing and such.
The reason they didn't teach my wife if anyone is wondering is because she is too squimish about such things. She can't handle the sight of blood or doing anything like dressing a wound, let alone handle the idea of incerting tubing into a PICC line IV. It would freak her out too much.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: ghouck on August 08, 2009, 01:42:13 PM
Well, I hope you get better, that stuff is NASTY. Any idea how you got it? I've read some pretty startling things about staph, some of it downright scary.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Rev. Powell on August 08, 2009, 05:32:59 PM
Man, sorry to hear about that, but modern medicine does wonders every day, and I bet you'll be up and walking on two legs in no time.  You seem to have a good attitude about it, too, that can't hurt!


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on August 08, 2009, 09:14:19 PM
Well, I hope you get better, that stuff is NASTY. Any idea how you got it? I've read some pretty startling things about staph, some of it downright scary.
I honestly have no idea how I got it. I know it started off as a small pimple on my knee that just started getting bigger until it was a knot the size of my thumb. Then it drained and turned into a hole followed by a second knot below the hole. That second one then drained and it also became a hole. I first thought it may of been a spider bite but it wasn't.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Psycho Circus on August 09, 2009, 09:37:45 AM
Best wishes my friend. I've currently got a bad infection in my toe, which I have to wait a month for surgery with, it's not looking (or feeling) too great right now. Hope yours doesn't end up being "amped".



Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Cthulhu on August 09, 2009, 10:01:41 AM
I just read what's going on. Man, I wish you the best. Take those anti-biotics.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on August 09, 2009, 12:54:28 PM
Best wishes my friend. I've currently got a bad infection in my toe, which I have to wait a month for surgery with, it's not looking (or feeling) too great right now. Hope yours doesn't end up being "amped".

With Circus Circus, along with KYGOTC, and myself all fighting really bad infections, I think it's time to wash the board down with bleach and everyone immediately wash up after each visit. Sure you can claim it's a coincidence but it's a freaky one.
Circus, best of luck with the toe. I hope it's not bad and does not have to be removed because toes play a bigger part than you would think when it comes to balance in the human body.
<Enter's Bill Cosby on Fat Albert mode>
The rest of you learn from us and avoid infections that might result in body parts being cut off. Between Circus' fight for his toe, KYGOTC's fight for his arm and my fight for my leg, the rest of you should learn something.
<Exit's Bill Cosby on Fat Albert mode>


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Wortcov on August 09, 2009, 01:47:43 PM
I hope you guys will get well soon.

and my left big toe have been infected for over 4 years, maybe I should go ad have it checked and hope it won't come back like the last time...


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Psycho Circus on August 09, 2009, 04:41:08 PM
Best wishes my friend. I've currently got a bad infection in my toe, which I have to wait a month for surgery with, it's not looking (or feeling) too great right now. Hope yours doesn't end up being "amped".

With Circus Circus, along with KYGOTC, and myself all fighting really bad infections, I think it's time to wash the board down with bleach and everyone immediately wash up after each visit. Sure you can claim it's a coincidence but it's a freaky one.
Circus, best of luck with the toe. I hope it's not bad and does not have to be removed because toes play a bigger part than you would think when it comes to balance in the human body.
<Enter's Bill Cosby on Fat Albert mode>
The rest of you learn from us and avoid infections that might result in body parts being cut off. Between Circus' fight for his toe, KYGOTC's fight for his arm and my fight for my leg, the rest of you should learn something.
<Exit's Bill Cosby on Fat Albert mode>

Yeah it does. Getting it removed on in a week or two. It's already screwed my balance up and even if I gently run my finger across the toe, I end up howling in pain.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Cthulhu on August 10, 2009, 05:42:26 AM
Best wishes my friend. I've currently got a bad infection in my toe, which I have to wait a month for surgery with, it's not looking (or feeling) too great right now. Hope yours doesn't end up being "amped".

With Circus Circus, along with KYGOTC, and myself all fighting really bad infections, I think it's time to wash the board down with bleach and everyone immediately wash up after each visit. Sure you can claim it's a coincidence but it's a freaky one.
Circus, best of luck with the toe. I hope it's not bad and does not have to be removed because toes play a bigger part than you would think when it comes to balance in the human body.
<Enter's Bill Cosby on Fat Albert mode>
The rest of you learn from us and avoid infections that might result in body parts being cut off. Between Circus' fight for his toe, KYGOTC's fight for his arm and my fight for my leg, the rest of you should learn something.
<Exit's Bill Cosby on Fat Albert mode>

Yeah it does. Getting it removed on in a week or two. It's already screwed my balance up and even if I gently run my finger across the toe, I end up howling in pain.
They are removing your toe?  :bluesad:
Is that the only way?


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Mofo Rising on August 10, 2009, 06:06:20 AM
I wish you all the best of luck. We can usually ignore all our body parts until they stop functioning, then it becomes very obvious how much we rely on them.

I hope you pull through, that's not fun in any way whatsoever. Just remember, you're strong and you can handle anything that life throws at you.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Trevor on August 11, 2009, 01:48:29 AM
This is sad news and I think it's a good time to send you an Afrikaans greeting for strength in times of adversity, meQal:

Baie sterkte [meaning: strength, lots of it] to you, my friend.

Keep your chin up, be strong, we're all here for you.  :smile:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on August 17, 2009, 03:27:20 AM
I should find out later this week about how long I will need to be on the IV antibiotics for this. It is looking as if it's clearing up but at the same time it hurts worse now. Also while the skin is not as red it is peeling again which concerns me a lot. Granted this might be just more dead tissue that has just managed to work it's way to the surface finally and not some new symptom. I will know for sure on Thursday when I see the infectious disease specialist who is treating me.
Also I will be glad when I can finally stop the IV antibiotics. They make me sick to my stomach. Granted it might be a blessing in disguise however because I need to loose weight anyway and have dropped a good bit since being on them. Just making sure to take vitamins because I am not eating much these days.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: schmendrik on August 17, 2009, 06:32:37 AM
Keep up the good fight, meQal. I just read up on MRSA after reading this thread and my heart goes out to you. You'll beat this thing. Stay strong.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: trekgeezer on August 18, 2009, 10:23:09 AM
Still got you in my thoughts guy, hang in there and let us know how the checkup goes.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Zapranoth on August 18, 2009, 01:33:54 PM
Vancomycin is not a fun drug to have to take IV... it burns, precious, it burns.

Please do keep us updated.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: ghouck on August 19, 2009, 01:20:07 PM
Reading up on Vancomycin (albeit, on Wikipedia), it seems some bacteria are becoming immune to THAT also.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on August 20, 2009, 01:27:24 PM
I saw the infectious disease specialist this morning and he told me to expect to be on the antibiotics until September 13th. He did say that the look of my leg has improved greatly and feels that we are going to be able to save it as long as I stay on the Vancomycin for the duration of that time. The downside is my blood pressure is up. I'm not sure if it's cause of the antibiotics or the stress of dealing with this crap. Either way I'm going to see my primary doctor this afternoon to ask that he increase or give me some new blood pressure meds to bring it down. I'd rather do that than experience another stroke. The two I have had int he past were mild but I fear the next one might be really bad. So better to try to prevent it than deal with the aftermath if it happens.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: 3mnkids on August 20, 2009, 02:06:48 PM
Im glad its getting better. sorry about the high blood pressure though. 


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: SkullBat308 on August 20, 2009, 06:41:14 PM
Hope everything works out....get better soon :thumbup:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Raffine on August 20, 2009, 07:18:16 PM
Sorry to read about your leg problems there, meQal. I was hooked up to some of those monster antibiotics several years ago and I can appreciate what you're going through.

Get Well Soon!

(http://www.gaspirtz.com/images/funny-pets/04-get-well-soon.jpg)


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Allhallowsday on August 20, 2009, 10:54:44 PM
I think about you everyday.  I know you'll be well.   :thumbup:  :smile:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Jack on August 21, 2009, 07:28:06 AM
Glad to hear the medication is working - hope they can get your blood pressure under control.  Thinking about you, hope everythign turns out okay.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on August 25, 2009, 12:47:09 PM
Well seen the surgeon who did the knee replacement last year today and the one who put me int he hospital for the infection. He's not convinced it's doing as well as the other doctors involved in my case. He's considering opening my knee back up and removing the joint replacement. This sets up a new set of possibilities that I don't want to deal with.
First off is the fact that the infectious disease specialist seems to feel that any cutting into the area around my knee would result in the spread of the infection and the only safe way to go in surgery would be amputation. However he remains hopeful that the antibiotic will work if given time. So I would prefer to go with giving the antibiotic time to work before we start cutting at all since there is a possiblity of spreading the infection.
Second, if the antibiotics do work but removal of the joint replacement implant is still needed, the surgeon said he would have to fuse my knee. This means that my left leg would be in a permenant goose step mode as the bones in my leg would no longer bend at that joint. This means that some basic functions like sitting, driving a car, or even standing would become difficult if not impossible for me to do. So I don't want that to happen either.
So whiel it looks to be improving, things might still be grim for me in some way. I still may loose my leg but at the same time I may just have my knee joint fused. All of this makes me hope even more that the antibiotics work because the other two directions now look liek they both are going to suck.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Andrew on August 25, 2009, 08:32:45 PM
I still hope the best for you, and you do still have your leg.  You are only considering those things as possible outcomes.

There's a neat line from a Zelanzy book, and I'd like to give it to you.  The protagonist and another warrior are facing dire odds, and the second man says, "Let us wait.  So long as we live there is the great peacock-tail of probability, growing from out of the next moment."



Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Cthulhu on August 26, 2009, 03:42:39 PM
Well seen the surgeon who did the knee replacement last year today and the one who put me int he hospital for the infection. He's not convinced it's doing as well as the other doctors involved in my case. He's considering opening my knee back up and removing the joint replacement. This sets up a new set of possibilities that I don't want to deal with.
First off is the fact that the infectious disease specialist seems to feel that any cutting into the area around my knee would result in the spread of the infection and the only safe way to go in surgery would be amputation. However he remains hopeful that the antibiotic will work if given time. So I would prefer to go with giving the antibiotic time to work before we start cutting at all since there is a possiblity of spreading the infection.
Second, if the antibiotics do work but removal of the joint replacement implant is still needed, the surgeon said he would have to fuse my knee. This means that my left leg would be in a permenant goose step mode as the bones in my leg would no longer bend at that joint. This means that some basic functions like sitting, driving a car, or even standing would become difficult if not impossible for me to do. So I don't want that to happen either.
So whiel it looks to be improving, things might still be grim for me in some way. I still may loose my leg but at the same time I may just have my knee joint fused. All of this makes me hope even more that the antibiotics work because the other two directions now look liek they both are going to suck.
Most doctors usually tell you the worst possibility. I hope that the anti-biotics will do their thing, and your leg will be fine.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 28, 2009, 09:17:12 PM
I searched for this old thread because I was concerned of the outcome for all three, MeQal, CircusCircus, and KYGOTC.  How are all or any of you guys doing? 


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on September 28, 2009, 11:02:46 PM
Well I finished the Vancomycin and the infection went away finally. I got a scar but can't really tell because it's on top of another scar. It just makes that part look bigger than it was before. The doctors were amazed it healed up because they were ready to cut off my leg or at least fuse the knee joint. Thing is I have been rather busy since the treatment ended so I forgot to let anyone know.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Jack on September 29, 2009, 07:11:57 AM
That's great to hear!  Let's hope everything keeps going well for you  :teddyr:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Psycho Circus on September 29, 2009, 12:28:37 PM
Toenail yanked out. Infection gone. Bandaged and taking it easy back at work.  :thumbup:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Rev. Powell on September 29, 2009, 12:51:12 PM
Great news from both of you!  :cheers: 


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Psycho Circus on October 04, 2009, 09:00:28 AM
Toenail yanked out. Infection gone. Bandaged and taking it easy back at work.  :thumbup:

Actually scrap that. I have just had to redress my bandage myself as it was smelling really bad. (I am supposed to be getting a dressing done by the nurse tomorrow) I took it all off and looked at my toe. It was black. It smelt horrific and is now really hurting after I wiped it. I've put some more dressing on, but I'm really freaking out about it now.  :bluesad:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Cthulhu on October 04, 2009, 01:22:46 PM
Toenail yanked out. Infection gone. Bandaged and taking it easy back at work.  :thumbup:

Actually scrap that. I have just had to redress my bandage myself as it was smelling really bad. (I am supposed to be getting a dressing done by the nurse tomorrow) I took it all off and looked at my toe. It was black. It smelt horrific and is now really hurting after I wiped it. I've put some more dressing on, but I'm really freaking out about it now.  :bluesad:
Holy crap. Tell that to a doctor. Sounds like you need something for your toe.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Paquita on October 04, 2009, 03:20:49 PM
Toenail yanked out. Infection gone. Bandaged and taking it easy back at work.  :thumbup:

Actually scrap that. I have just had to redress my bandage myself as it was smelling really bad. (I am supposed to be getting a dressing done by the nurse tomorrow) I took it all off and looked at my toe. It was black. It smelt horrific and is now really hurting after I wiped it. I've put some more dressing on, but I'm really freaking out about it now.  :bluesad:

Yikes! Is this the same foot that had the run-in with the spider in the shower?  Yeah - call the doctor!


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Jack on October 04, 2009, 06:18:26 PM
Toenail yanked out. Infection gone. Bandaged and taking it easy back at work.  :thumbup:

Actually scrap that. I have just had to redress my bandage myself as it was smelling really bad. (I am supposed to be getting a dressing done by the nurse tomorrow) I took it all off and looked at my toe. It was black. It smelt horrific and is now really hurting after I wiped it. I've put some more dressing on, but I'm really freaking out about it now.  :bluesad:

Dude, get to the doctor immediately!


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Psycho Circus on October 05, 2009, 03:42:01 AM
Just been guys.  :bluesad:

They said it was infected badly round the edges of the toe, so they've cleaned it up and put more iodine on with a new dressing. The nurse rang the pharmacy straight away to order more antibiotics and told me to go home and rest it properly for at least a week. I'm back on my codine painkillers (It's excruciating at the moment) and currently "relaxing" on the sofa.

The sucky thing is, I need to get out to get more tablets, pay the rent and get some food. Kinda screwed there.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on October 05, 2009, 05:10:09 AM
Circus, ouch! You are the second person I know of who had a bad infection in their toenails in the past couple of months that just won't go away. A friend of mine on another site jsut got home from having two of his toes removed because of one. Let's hope it doesn't get that bad.

And speaking of going back on antibiotics, I will be sometime today I suspect. Not the leg this time however. Due to a kidney disease I have, I am subject to get unrinary tract infections and yep, got one. Been running a fever and feel like someone has kicked me in the groin, yet it's not as bad as the staph MRCA I had in August.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Jack on October 05, 2009, 06:42:23 AM
Circus - good to hear you got that taken care of!  Those infections can be bad news.  Looks like you'll just have to kick back and watch some bad movies for a while  :teddyr:

MeQal - man, if it isn't one thing, it's another, eh?  Hopefully they get you taken care of with some antibiotics.  Time for you to rest up and take it easy too  :teddyr:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: trekgeezer on October 06, 2009, 12:50:49 PM
I am subject to get unrinary tract infections and yep, got one. Been running a fever and feel like someone has kicked me in the groin, yet it's not as bad as the staph MRCA I had in August.


I had a chronic prostate infection back in the 80s on and off for about two years. Finally went to a new doctor and had kidney xrays and a cistiscope, ouch! Not really they gave me the happy juice and didn't care.   Anyway ended up taking Bactrim (a sulfa drug) for like three months.

By the way I've  never mentioned that my ortho doc released me back in September from my shoulder surgery.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Cthulhu on October 06, 2009, 02:15:35 PM
Just been guys.  :bluesad:

They said it was infected badly round the edges of the toe, so they've cleaned it up and put more iodine on with a new dressing. The nurse rang the pharmacy straight away to order more antibiotics and told me to go home and rest it properly for at least a week. I'm back on my codine painkillers (It's excruciating at the moment) and currently "relaxing" on the sofa.

The sucky thing is, I need to get out to get more tablets, pay the rent and get some food. Kinda screwed there.
Ask someone to get you some food and pills.

That really is the best idea that I have. :lookingup:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Psycho Circus on October 06, 2009, 02:18:22 PM
Just been guys.  :bluesad:

They said it was infected badly round the edges of the toe, so they've cleaned it up and put more iodine on with a new dressing. The nurse rang the pharmacy straight away to order more antibiotics and told me to go home and rest it properly for at least a week. I'm back on my codine painkillers (It's excruciating at the moment) and currently "relaxing" on the sofa.

The sucky thing is, I need to get out to get more tablets, pay the rent and get some food. Kinda screwed there.
Ask someone to get you some food and pills.

That really is the best idea that I have. :lookingup:

I had to get a taxi round to a few places, as I don't have anyone to do that for me. I got some shopping delivered, so I'm alright for now.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: BTM on October 06, 2009, 03:25:01 PM
Hey all. The last few days I've been laid up in the hospital due to a severe staph infection over my left knee. The problem is it's a nasty one that won't go away. I got home today and will be on IV antibiotics for at least 4 weeks to try to clear it up. If however this does not work, I have been informed by the doctors treating me for this that they will have to amputate my left leg above the knee. So for now it's a wait and see thing.


Oh, my God!  That's terrible, I hope things work out okay for you!  :(

I do have a question though, amputate?  I mean, can't they try maggot therapy or something?  (And no, I am NOT making that up.)  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggot_therapy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggot_therapy)

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/thinking-harder/2009/03/31/maggot-therapy-how-to-find-a-doctor-who-will-prescribe-maggots.html (http://www.usnews.com/blogs/thinking-harder/2009/03/31/maggot-therapy-how-to-find-a-doctor-who-will-prescribe-maggots.html)

Granted, I don't know if they work on a staph infection, but I guess it couldn't hurt to research it.  Either way, hope you get better.

EDIT: Shoot.. didn't realize how late I was to this discussion... anyway, hope things are going better now.

Circus, hope you feel better soon as well!


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Psycho Circus on October 06, 2009, 03:29:29 PM
He's okay dude. That post was from last month. His antibiotics kicked in and did the job.  :thumbup:

Maggot therapy is gross. Saw a video where it was done half-assed in some eastern european country and the dude's leg was crawling with flies and he just died in some tent.  :buggedout:


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: meQal on October 06, 2009, 04:24:00 PM
Hey all. The last few days I've been laid up in the hospital due to a severe staph infection over my left knee. The problem is it's a nasty one that won't go away. I got home today and will be on IV antibiotics for at least 4 weeks to try to clear it up. If however this does not work, I have been informed by the doctors treating me for this that they will have to amputate my left leg above the knee. So for now it's a wait and see thing.


Oh, my God!  That's terrible, I hope things work out okay for you!  :(

I do have a question thought, amputate?  I mean, can't they try maggot therapy or something?  (And no, I am NOT making that up.)  

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggot_therapy[/url] ([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggot_therapy[/url])
[url]http://www.usnews.com/blogs/thinking-harder/2009/03/31/maggot-therapy-how-to-find-a-doctor-who-will-prescribe-maggots.html[/url] ([url]http://www.usnews.com/blogs/thinking-harder/2009/03/31/maggot-therapy-how-to-find-a-doctor-who-will-prescribe-maggots.html[/url])

Granted, I don't know if they work on a staph infection, but I guess it couldn't hurt to research it.  Either way, hope you get better.

EDIT: Shoot.. didn't realize how late I was to this discussion... anyway, hope things are going better now.

Circus, hope you feel better soon as well!


I suggested that to my docs when they were discussing the amputation and they were not willing to try it. However fortunate for me, they didn't have to amputate the leg either.


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: BTM on October 07, 2009, 06:54:41 AM
Maggot therapy is gross. Saw a video where it was done half-assed in some eastern european country and the dude's leg was crawling with flies and he just died in some tent.  :buggedout:

Yeah, it looks gross, but when done properly it can save things from having to be cut off.  Lots of people with diabetic ulcers get infections that are completely resistant to antibiotics.  No infection can resist being eaten by a maggot though, and they don't harm good tissue.  The ones used in proper therapy are sterilized before they're used.

Again, it is gross sounding, but it's been saving a lot of lives.  

Problem is, I'm told, is that a lot of doctors are unaware/unwilling to try the treatment.  There are different reasons why, some say it's just ignorance, others says it's cause maggots are relatively cheap compared to surgery and antibiotics and doctors don't want to lose out in the money department (although I'm hoping that's only true in a small percentage of the medical profession.)


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: BTM on October 07, 2009, 06:55:56 AM
I suggested that to my docs when they were discussing the amputation and they were not willing to try it. However fortunate for me, they didn't have to amputate the leg either.

Well, I'm just glad to hear you're all better!  :)


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 10, 2009, 12:38:29 AM
...I had to get a taxi round to a few places, as I don't have anyone to do that for me. I got some shopping delivered, so I'm alright for now.
How's it going now, Chris?


Title: Re: Trying To Not Loose A Leg
Post by: Psycho Circus on October 10, 2009, 05:11:37 AM
Infection has gone down a bit, still on antibiotics and painkillers though. The nurse gave me a telling off and I decided it best not to try and rush back to work. So, I'm just cooped up at my place again for now, with another dressing to be done on Monday.

I shall survive.  :smile: