So it's been a tough couple of weeks. I have a wound infection (ppg). Arrrgh, the pain was unbelievable!! Had to see an ostomy nurse, dermatologist, and my GP in the last few weeks. On Flagyl, a large amount of Pentasa, and wound ointment. The doctor mentioned Remicade, which I was on years ago, but I'm a little scared with this COVID virus. Any opinions appreciated. Thanks!!
Puppypug
Jul 11, 2020 1:02 pm
Puppyluv56
Jul 11, 2020 1:16 pm
Wow,
That is a lot to go through. Ask your doctor about a Remicade injection versus infusion if that becomes your best treatment.
Or home infusion. Just some options with all this Covid stuff.
Hope you are on the mend!
Puppyluv
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Puppyluv56
Jul 11, 2020 1:17 pm
Wow,
That is a lot to go through. Ask your doctor about a Remicade injection versus infusion if that becomes your best treatment option.
Or home infusion. Just some options with all this Covid stuff.
Hope you are on the mend!
Puppyluv
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Cplumber
Jul 11, 2020 1:21 pm
What type of ostomy?
What type of wound? Open wound from surgery or an abscess or fistula?
Are you still in pain?
Past Member
Jul 11, 2020 3:06 pm
If all wound management techniques fail, consider hyperbaric oxygen therapy - see my forum post on this topic. My surgical wound took two and a half years to close, but it would never have closed without HBOT. You may or may not be a candidate for this, but it's worth asking about.
Laurie
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dadnabbit
Jul 11, 2020 4:09 pm
Puppy pug
I have found that Anacept by Anacapa Technologies is a very efficient wound gel to control infection. It is a clear, greaseless topical gel that I have used whenever I have any kind of skin rash or wound. If the irritation is around the stoma, when I change my appliance, I will first apply this over the clean dry skin. Then after allowing a short moment for a bit of absorption, I will wipe the area dry before applying the skin barrier wipe and then the seal if you use one and then the bag. This has always cleared up any issues within 2-3 days. It is available through Anacapa Technologies directly. Good luck with the infection.
Peace
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