Originally Posted by Brambledog

Nanc, I'm so sorry I've come to your thread so late...must be a brain fog thing...

You've had such a rough time girl, I'm so sorry things haven't gone a little easier with the removal of your implants. It's all so damn unfair with this disease.

Have you looked at trying Manuka honey on your surgical sites? I know it sounds crazy, but Manuka has been known to help with wounds and skin conditions for hundreds of years, and even surgeons are using it now it's coming back onto the medical radar... It's got antibacterial properties, and is very unlikely to cause irritation, unlike traditional meds and dressings. I use it on my mouth ulcers, it's the only thing that clears them up (and quickly), and my daughter used it to clear a sore in the corner of her mouth that she had had for weeks. I've used it on small skin sores as well, although I know that's nothing like what you're dealing with.

Here's a link to the Manuka site where they talk about it. There are also medical papers about using it to clear up infected and reluctant wounds, although I struggled to find anything but the abstract. I'll keep looking.

http://www.manukaonline.com/surgical...-benefits.html

You can obviously check with your surgeon (does he have an email address?), but it might be worth a go.

I really hope you start to feel better soon, it must be exhausting. I'm thinking of you, and hope to hear some better news soon. Hang in there, things will get easier.

Bram