I'll bear in mind... I'm 24 years post which is a fair time... 43 years... very very well done Glenn.
All the best Regards, Mark Age 45 C3/4 Complete since 1986 in UK http://www.markbb.co.uk On 8 Feb 2010, at 03:21, [email protected] wrote: > 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
