My Knee Infection

Twinz’ Post-Op Knee Infection

*A PTZ Member Photographic Special*

~ The Story ~

I had my left knee replaced May 2011.  I developed an infection on the top 1/4 of it. I only have 1 photo, taken with my cell phone, of the actual infection, thus the quality is not as nice as I would like it to be. I also have a picture of what my knee looks like now.

I developed the infection just after I got my staples out. I asked my surgeon’s PA about 1 staple hole that looked inflamed. She said not to worry about it. Well, you can guess the rest right? That is the hole the infection started from.

I was in a rehab center when I got the infection. The floor nurse called my surgeon to tell him about it..  She was so surprised when he showed up himself. She came into my room and said your Doctor is here. Didn’t sound out of the ordinary to me! 

He took one look at my knee and said start on Rifampin (I forget how many times a day). I was to keep my wound covered 24/7 unless a nurse was changing the dressing. I had to have 3 dressing changes a day. I was not a pretty sight. Didn’t really hurt to much. I was on Rifampin for 4 weeks before it completely healed.

After my Doctor left the floor nurse came and told me the 5 years she had been working at the rehab center she had never seen a Dr come himself. Either phone in a medication or send PA to check on it. This is one of many reasons why this Doctor is the only one I allow to touch my joints/bones.

All that I’m left with now in a gnarly looking scar. Healed knee picture took tonight as I was writing this. LOL

Twinz

Twinz’s Knee: The Infection
(taken with a cell phone…)



Twinz’s Knee: All Healed!

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  • 5 Ways to Beat Digestion Related Acne

    One of the most significant and obvious root causes of acne is digestion. A slow or bad digestion system contributes to inflammation and immune system problems which causes digestion related acne.

    You need to make sure that you are eating healthy food followed by healthy eating habits to keep your immune system working properly. If you have reason to believe that your digestive system is always upset, we have listed down some ways to improve this part of your body.

    5 Simple Ways to Beat Digestion Related Acne

    Stop Rushed and Stressed Eating

    Did you know that when you are stressed, your body automatically shifts into fight or flight mode? It is basically the body’s way to tell your brain that you are in danger.

    When you are in this mode, your body treats digestion as a secondary thing. After all, surviving comes first so it just doesn’t digest the food properly. 

    Things get worse if you suffer from chronic stress. If the stress continues for many days, your body basically shuts down the digestion process and it starts to take a toll on your body.

    This is why when your digestive system isn't working, you’ll come across digestion-related acne. So try your best to reduce stress from your life. Take a walk, join a yoga class, meet friends, play some video games, do whatever that relaxes stress. 

    There’s one more thing you need to keep an eye out for - eating slowly. Give your body the time to work with food, don’t stuff it with everything you find on the table, it only puts the body at stress.

    If you’re going to gobble down tons of food in a matter of minutes, whether it's healthy or junk, your body will just not digest it properly. And when digestion is not working properly, toxins tend to stay in your body causing inflammation that results in dull skin, redness, and acne breakouts.

    So relax! Eat slowly and let it heal your body.

    Increase Stomach Acid

    Stomach acid is very important if you want your digestive tract to tear down food properly. After all, it needs time and juices to break down food and absorb all the nutrients. Try to hydrate your stomach by drinking a glass of water at least half an hour before a meal.

    If that doesn’t work, you can try adding a bit of Apple cider vinegar to the mix and it’ll get the bile juices flowing. 

    You could also take a mix of spices before any meal to kickstart the digestive process before the food goes in. Anything from coriander seed, cardamom, ginger, fennel seed or cumin will work. You can also find these in supplement form.

    Stop Eating When You’re 80% Full

    Overeating can cause digestion related acne
    Overeating can cause digestion related acne

    Never ever overstuff yourself with food. You tend to eat more than required when you skip meals or snacks. Have a 5 meal schedule to make sure that you are getting plenty of food. This will stop overeating too. 

    Some people have a natural thing for overeating. They eat fast and they keep stuffing their mouth with food until they can’t breathe. Try to get rid of this problem by eating slowly. The brain requires at least 15 minutes to register the food that is in your belly. So take plenty of time to eat and it will naturally stop you from overstuffing. 

    About 90% of people who overstuff themselves with food get digestion related acne. So next time you’re eating, think about it and slow down.

    Stop Wearing Tight Pants

    Wearing tight clothing such as skin-fitted jeans and other tights is a great way to show your body’s attractiveness. But did you know that if your pants are too tight, they’re practically sucking in your stomach which reduces its ability to digest food properly?

    If you can’t give up on tight and fitted clothing, at least give your stomach some breathing air while you are eating. This will really help your body digest food quickly and easily.

    Change Your Eating Habits

    Healthy digestion is often only possible when you are eating healthy food. So start by making changes to your eating habits. Instead of going for burgers, try grilling some patties at home and eat them with vegetables.

    Drop that soda and replace it with water or other detox drinks. Make these changes gradually and your body will thank you forever. You’ll also notice a significant improvement in digestion related acne.

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