Silver has mild anti-biotic qualities. It was used for a long time as an anti biotic. it is illegal to sell it and tout it is anti biotic, but a lot of folks swear by the silver catheters. In tests, it is suppose to show inhibited growth of bacteria. A lot of people on here use colloidal silver for the same reasons, including wounds. Be sure to get the "real stuff". I don't think it can harm you as long as you use it as directed.
john ----- Original Message ---- From: gina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 7:45:15 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic Change I've been tryin to find out what their exactly made of. Can u help me ? I've found out their good bout keepin UTI's down.. Gina Greg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think the silver ones are much better, certainly much softer. No way can I use those hard silicone ones. I start sweating the second they are inserted. Greg ________________________________ From:gina [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 10:48 AM To: Greg; quad-list Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic Change I'm trying to find another catheter my doctor doesn't like the silicone catheter I've been using. My UTI's are better, but they are so stiff. He says could be some of my problems when changing it and stuff. So, are the silver coated better and less stiff? Gina Greg < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: How many of you that use a Foley catheter use the silver coated ones I use the Bardex IC (Infection Control) 16fr. It says it has a silver coating. I tried the Latex clear one, but it was so stiff, I was sweating within minutes. Greg
