I am due to see DH's doc in 2 hrs to complain that the care facility nurses used both ointment and powder (at the same time) between husband's toes, which worsened the infection. It's not the order the doctor gave me when I took DH into his office for examination, but there is a possibility that he phoned the facility and gave nurse that order. I've check this out with a podiatrist and a pharmacist who say: use ointment between the toes. Or powder. Not both at same time. Anyone have any experience with this?
Mary, it looks like that facility (which we know from your previous discussions) does have a lack of common sense and a lack of following instructions to boot. I'll bet that they wrap it up so it doesn't get air to heal either. Nor use hydrogen peroxide first after cleaning before applying ointment. This has been standard here for many years.
This is not medical advice by any means. I'm not qualified for that. I can only tell you my experience.
I have a prescription ointment for fungal infections. Used regularly and properly, it clears up the infection miraculously. I have a powder (Lotrimin) that I use for maintenance. If I use it regularly, the infections do not return.
However, there are occasions when I use both. If the toes (or whatever area) need the ointment, and are going to rub together or get sweaty, I use the ointment first, and a small amount of powder on top to keep them dry.
Thanks, Mary and Joan. It helps to have your input. Now to talk to the doctor.... I got 80% on my last essay, which will help bring up my lowly 61% on the midterm exam. So far, I haven't got anything from the philosophy course that helps me deal with A-Z and its problems as you all do.
Back from seeing the doctor and here is my report:
I saw Dr. X in his office today at his request.
He showed me the charting sent to him on, or around, March 03/10, by staff RN, outlining the verbal and written (by me) orders as dictated by D. X on DH and my office visit to Dr. X for diagnosis, treatment and medication. Staff RN asked for confirmation from Dr. X, which he sent her.
Re. the document attributed to Dr. X by Miss Z, Director of Nursing Care at ABC Care facility: Dr. X said he had nothing to do with it and had no idea where it came from. It was, in effect, a fabrication.
Dr. X and I discussed and agreed on future treatment for Eric's fungal infection. Dr. X faxed the order to ABC Care Facility and gave me copy for my records.
Years ago when I had a stubborn case of athelete's foot a neighbor told me your own urine would cure it,He was right,was gone in no time. Now some would say"UGH".no way.Also, Dr.OZ said on TV the other day that urine is a good skin softner,I didn't try that yet but will keep it in mind,my hands crack something awful.Did anyone see that show and tried it?
Hmmm.. I can just picture a women going to bed at night with her face mask to soften her skin....a diaper wrapped around her head... That will be a great side benefit to anyone who is suffering from incontinence... Divvi will probably have the softest skin ever!!
Something doesn't quite make sense here. If urine is such a good skin softener, then why do babies (and adults) get such severe diaper rash when it is in contact with their skin?
I think that the uric acid in urine could soften skin as an application, but if held on the skin by a wet diaper for a period of time, would cause a rash, especially on the more sensitive skin of the baby. Isn't uric acid part of some kind of face peel?
now phranque, i ABJECT to that remark! i admit my hands are softer than before.. uh-oh.. you know the cavemen found that urine softened cleaned and bleached tanning hides for the animals they killed. so i guess its true- divvi