Being a quad of 43 years post SCI it took me many years to listen to what
my body was telling me.
A yeast infection gives a musky odor and in many cases will be before any
signs of a red groin. I learned to start treatment before symptoms are
visible.
Of course the most efficient treatment is prevention. I use an anti-fungal
powder each day as a preventive. If I do miss the warning signs and the
groin starts to get red I wash the area with tea*, air dry with a fan for 2
minutes, then apply Lamisal. Treatment should continue 5 days after all
symptons are gone.
*Tea: put Green Tea bag in about 4 ozs. of water, microwave for 30
seconds and allow the tea bag to soak for a few hours. I usually have my pca
make new tea in the morning, then use it in the evening and the following
morning. The tea changes the ph of the area and retards the fungial growth.
I know, sounds weird but it works. Advise was given to me by a charge
nurse in wound care clinic.
Good Luck,
Glenn
