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On Friday night putzmeisterbear, Fogbear and I went to see The Musical Box. They do a faithful re-creation of the Genesis show "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" which is pretty remarkable. We started talking before the show about Putzmeisterbear's recent run-in with a MRSA infection which ended with him having a piece of toe amputated. I told them about my first major
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Unintentional pun of the year. ;-)
In all seriousness, that's some nasty stuff. I hope you find a solution to the recurring infections. That particular doc is definitely not very helpful. It is definitely something that seems to be increasing in frequency and reporting. I have a good friend who has been dealing with cellulitis and a MRSA infection, as have a couple coworkers. Didn't hear much about it 20 years or so ago.
As for the maggot therapy, I read about it a few times as well as watched a couple programs detailing how it was used in gangrene and necrotizing fasciitis cases and the incredible effectiveness of it. The treatment site was in better shape, the damaged tissue more effectively removed than what typical surgery would have done. Fascinating how a decidedly unconventional treatment had such good results. The 12 year old in me lit up with glee at the (unfortunate, unfortunately) prospect of needing the procedure and the delight of bringing it up at lunch with coworkers and at dinner parties. I'd serve orzo and spaetzle. ;)
Here's hoping 2013 rocks for ya.
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