Well looks like all that exercise has a downside.... I've developed several spots of staph infection (the resistant kind) on the backs of my legs way up high near the top where my bathing suit and underwear elastic goes on my legs and in some other nearby places. They are very painful and really, really horrible to look at. (good thing no one else can see them!) I went to the dr. today (I first noticed them on saturday) and he said it's because of all of my increased exercise. He said that the rubbing and friction of my bathing suit when I swim, my underwear when I walk and do the elyptical and the pressure/friction of the bicycle seat at the gym caused "hot spots" where my skin was sore and then bacteria got in them from all the sweating I do and possibly also from germs at the gym and germs in the pool. The fact that I spend 80% of my time in gym clothes or a bathing suit isn't good because those fabrics don't let enough air through and being overweight also contributes to the problem, of course.
Maybe I'll have to get an exercise video and do it naked at home so nothing is rubbing against anything!
So, now I'm on heavy duty does of antibiotic again and no swimming or any kind of exercise that puts pressure on those areas until they heal, probably a couple of weeks.
I'm pretty upset about it. I tried negotiating with the dr. to at least allow me to swim but he was pretty firm that if I didn't take care of these, then he have to put me in the hospital for IV antibiotics. Apparently these resistant staff infections can be pretty serious. It's possible that the ones on my legs were a result of spreading from the finger infection, but he doesn't know.
He said I can still take walks as long as I wear loose fitting clothes that don't rub or cause friction, but I'm bummed because walking burns the least amount of calories for me and is the least favorite. I don't mind a short walk a day with Midnight, but to burn the amount of calories I burn when I swim, I'd have to walk for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs and I'm not able to do that, either physically or time wise. I guess I can still go to the gym, but no bike and he said to sit on a towel on the weight machines because of the germs.
Who would have thought that all the increased exercise would have such a negative consequence. Exercise is supposed to be good for you, not cause these kinds of problems! I'm quite frustrated (and very uncomfortable - it hurts to sit!)
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Sorry to hear about this. Take care of yourself first because it doesn't do you any good to end up in the hospital (it doesn't do your family any good either)
My advice (for what its worth)
I would wear tights (or sweat pants) without underpants if I were you :) The tights will help keep you modest, protect you from the machinery and won't irritate the area. Then immediately go home, shower and put something else on.
Get a good MP3 player with some great music that will make you want to walk. If you aren't burning as much just know that a few weeks in the scheme of things isn't that much.
The end goal is to be healthy right? You aren't healthy with staph.
Our Katie ended up in the ER twice last year with what ended up being a staph (MRSA) abscess below one knee. I agree with the doc; you shouldn't mess around with this one.
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So sorry, Barbara! I agree with you, exercise at home in the nude. That will not only get good circulation and air to the affected areas, but give you good freedom of movement. Invite hubby home for lunch for an added bonus.
We want to see pics of the new you very soon! Clothed, of course.
Staph infections are really serious!! Do take care of yourself.
Try walking to a destination (like Target). It helps to have a goal. Walking is easy on your body and can be very positive mentally. Doctors are really pushing the benefits of walking not only for physical but also for mental functioning.
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