The hand sanitizers that use alcohol are what my doctor recommends for me because of the "super bug" effect. The alcohol is supposed to dry out the virus to kill it. I wish that I didn't have to be so careful, but I do get sick and have no other choice. I had my injury in 2003, and my body seems to still think it is dealing with a trauma and my immune system suffers greatly. After I got MRSA, I had to start using Lysol and bleach around the house. The Lysol, as well as the bleach, has to thoroughly coat the surface so that it is wet. Otherwise, you are just helping the germs to get stronger and build up a tolerance. My doctors have said that for most of their patients, germs are not a problem. For me, they want me to do the extra to keep me out of the hospital. For people who don't have to worry about illnesses and infections, I think that is wonderful and I wish I were like you.
Candle "Scars remind of us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we are going." ~David Rossi of Criminal Minds *********************************************************************** ________________________________ From: Don Price <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] germaphobes This is probably common knowledge now, but I feel it important to point out that many Doctors and scientists have been warning that excessive use of sanitizers, antibiotics and 'germ-killing' products is actually detrimental because it is creating new 'super bugs' that are resistant [mrsa being a prime example.] I know it's hard to define what is 'excessive,' but I try to only use antibiotics when absolutely necessary [and then use the full course of the antibiotic.] Don't want to sound preachy here, but read up on the sanitizers and determine what you feel is best for you. Don.
