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You're not gonna believe this but my surgical wound, or at least inside it, is infected!
Red, sore, hot and nasty and it's Sunday night here, so unless I want to go to the hospital and sit all night waiting for treatment, there is no other medical help available until the morning.
Luckily I had two days worth of antibiotics left so I have doubled the dosage to try and keep it from getting worse.
I always seem to get infections after surgery, I think my body has had so many antibiotics that it is immune to the small doses they give as standard practise. When I had my jaw infection it took 11 months of treatment & it was only when they upped the dosage to 1,000 mg, 4 times daily, that it finally cleared up.
Oh well if you don't hear from me tomorrow you'll know they dragged me, kicking, screaming and fighting, back into hospital.
Or maybe I'll just accept my fate and go quietly like the meek little lamb I am. hahahahahahahaha!!!
Good night all, hugs and love, Meganne
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Lil Meg meek and mild screaming all the way like a little child hehe. Hope it's not serious. Prayers and thoughts are with you, Sleep well dear friend
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always try peroxide. that will kill the infection. that has helped us many a time to not go to the emergency room late at night. When you pour it on there it boils out the infection.Works for me! Roberta
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Mganne, most GP services run a locum service, which will get you medical treatment tonight, the only problem would be is if they carry antibugs with them as I guess you may not have any all night chemist near you. Sweetie I know you dont want to wait in the public system all night but it might be best, you know these infections need to be nipped in the bud as soon as they appear, especially as you are probably a little run down with all you have gone through, and in the hospital they can give you intravenous antibiotics which will work faster, think about it, but either way treat the infection quickly.
Hugs Ruth
Hugs Ruth
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Good sound advice
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edithfarminer
19 Feb 2012
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It sounds to me that you can not ring a doctor to come out, that surely would be the easiest answer.
I am not medical inclined at all and find it worrying to leave something like that.But agree that the doubling of dose if that is 1000 mg in total makes sense for now.
Wish you well. Go to the hospital if you feel the need. Hugs edith
I am not medical inclined at all and find it worrying to leave something like that.But agree that the doubling of dose if that is 1000 mg in total makes sense for now.
Wish you well. Go to the hospital if you feel the need. Hugs edith
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O no, That is bad, I wish you a speedy recovery Hope the extra antibiotics work.
With love and hugs Pam.
With love and hugs Pam.
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Hope you have a reasonable night and get some treatment soon. Hugs Sarah.
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Hi Meg, I do hope you can get in to see a Doctor asap. You should have gone yesterday when you mentioned it to me. I hope you can get some rest tonight and it doesn't keep you awake. Love, prayers and blessings Chris
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Well I'm still awake and it has just started pouring rain here, Foxtel has gone off in the middle of the movie so I came back to Cute. :-)
I'm sure it will all be OK.
Yep the movie just came back on. LOL!!!
I'm sure it will all be OK.
Yep the movie just came back on. LOL!!!
That is sew funny. You have a great sense of humor Meganne. Betty
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fannyfurkin
19 Feb 2012
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Meg get some normal saline (boiled water and salt) on those wounds and dry them well. Try not to relly on Antibiotics, they do become impotent after a while.
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Bathed it with Phisohex then dried it with my hair dryer and put a fresh dressing on it. My resistance is so low it takes ages for me to heal, just worried about septicaemia. Doctor will fix me up! :-)
Fanny I was going to sugest this also. Meganne sending prayers your way that this is taken care of without getting any worse!!
Hugs
Diane
Hugs
Diane
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Oh Meg I thought you are dancing wit Ray on the table and now I have to read that you are feeling not well
:o(
Hope they can give you a medication tomorrow that works quickly...
Hugs, Bettina
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Hope they can give you a medication tomorrow that works quickly...
Hugs, Bettina
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Will pray you get treated soon. Infections are not something to be ignored.
God bless
God bless
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quilter124
19 Feb 2012
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So sorry to hear about the infection....I know what you mean, I too, get infections in the least of surgeries....
I pray that you will go to Dr. tomorrow and you will come home for your treatments with the antibiotics.....take care my friend....
I pray that you will go to Dr. tomorrow and you will come home for your treatments with the antibiotics.....take care my friend....
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Sorry to hear this news. Be sure to get it looked at. Sending healing prayers you way. Hugs Judy
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Oh Meg I do so wish I could be there as your nurse. This of course is not good. Like you I do everything I can to stay away from the Dr. but think given your background you probably need to contact him. You are in my prayers and if you start having increased Temp, contact you Dr. don't want you getting septic./Love you and praying and will have church praying this morning/Lillian
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Oh Meg, I sure hope you get this taken care of soon. You just can't win! Good luck girl and get medical care as soon as you can!
Hugs, Debra
Hugs, Debra
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oh dear, what a disappointment. Hope the doctors will fix you up very soon. My hugs and prayers for you, Gerry
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basketkase
19 Feb 2012
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Nothing to mess with, so I hope you are kicking & screaming as they cart you off to the hospital to get the infection under control!!!!
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louisecockeran
19 Feb 2012
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Hi Meganne I read in one of our local magazines that Bananas is a natural antibiotic and not at all harmful as medicines. Hope you feel better soon, Hugs Louise
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dlonnahawkins
19 Feb 2012
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Well - it has been some time, and is probably close to your Monday there, but sure hope that you can get it cleared soon. We will wishing the best for you.
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bettytaylor
19 Feb 2012
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Get well soon Meganne, thoughts and prayers are for you. Hugs, Betty
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I have called my doctor several times over the weekends and on most occasions has ordered medications right to the pharmacy for me. A surgical incision may need to be looked at though. Hope your doctor can see you early Monday morning.
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dailylaundry
19 Feb 2012
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It is early morning in Australia right now - I hope you got some sleep and will have this checked out today!!! You said your resistance is low and it will probably take time for you to heal ... but infection needs extra help - I hope you get it!! Please let us know how you are!! Hugs, Laura*
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well the longer you wait the worse it will get! I'd say it's not worth it to wait till MOnday, If you have to wait @ the hospital then you should! When I had issues we were given a private number to the surgeons & they called us back within 5 minutes or sooner. Maybe you could call your dr's & if he has a service they will call him & he can tell you what to do?
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Please don't mess around with anything that is red, sore, or hot! I hope you have gotten the medical attention you need so you don't end up having to stay in the hospital. Infections are no fun. Sorry you have to deal with this, too. Speedy recovery, Meganne. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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shirlener88
19 Feb 2012
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By now - you should have been to the doctor and found a solution to this terrible situation - hope you can update us soon.
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susiesembroidery
19 Feb 2012
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Oh I am soooo sorry to hear about the infection. God willing it will not require another hospitalisation. I hope it will be able to be treated orally and not surgically. God bless you and Ray and your furbabies. I hope you have better news tomorrow. Stay strong and know that I am praying for your speedy recovery.******and hugs.
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snowbird42
19 Feb 2012
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the old saying }i havekilled a chinaman hpow many did you kill meganne.......i know not a laughing matter....but enough is enough...soozie
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bnilla9241
19 Feb 2012
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I wish you well Meganne. Please don't wait for treatment for your infection. See your doctor right away!
prayers are offered up for you
Hugs, Bonnie
prayers are offered up for you
Hugs, Bonnie
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Sure hope you get the infection taken care of. You don't want to let that goes and get worst! Take care of yourself!
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Perhaps, like me, you are allergic to the soluble stitches they use on the insides of wounds (layers further down than the skin that is heh) which is what caused the infection. Either way, I hope you went to the hospital and got it sorted. I wish you wellness :) xXx
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HMMMMM! Now THAT'S something I hadn't thought of. With all my allergies it's quite possible because it happens with every surgery and I counted them up at 18.
I'm getting quite sick of them now. LOL!!!
I'm getting quite sick of them now. LOL!!!
18? oh my! Let's hope there are no more :) xXx
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Happened to my niece after she gave birth;got infection,returned for treatment,they gave her new antibiotics which worked. Perhaps it's just a matter of time with new meds that will take effect.Glad to see you brought your sense of humour with you;that is definitely a plus. Wishing you better times ahead....
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jacquipaul
19 Feb 2012
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Praying for you Meganne. Hope you can rest.
Hugs,
Jacqueline
Hugs,
Jacqueline
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eyeztodiefor10
19 Feb 2012
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I've had infections after surgery too. I'm sure you're going back to the er to get it checked out and hopefully they'll give you a stronger antibiotic this time. Keep us posted. We all worry about you.
Meri
Meri
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Praying for you, by this time you probably got some kind of help. God bless you.
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PLEASE .... HEAL SOON ... I will ask the Great Spirit to gather you into His healing hands and to protect you from any further harm .... Jo
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I will be praying for you meg hope you are well soon.
Lenamae
Lenamae
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I will be praying for you do what you can to get better. You have much more work to do on this earth to let this get you down.
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Many prayers to you! You need to do your part also and get yourself back to a Dr as soon as possible. None of us want to see you get sicker!!!! Please take good care of yourself. It is sooooooo past time for you to be happy and feel good again. You have such a wonderful life ahead of you! Hugs, blessings and prayers to you, Linda