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Hi, Sue (@sueinmn)
As some here in the Neuropathy forum know, in addition to contending with my idiopathic neuropathy, I’ve been struggling with various sepsis symptoms since late March. My most bullheaded sepsis symptom was (it’s close to being healed now) a nasty long, wide, and deep wound on the outside of my left foot. I’ve been seeing a wound specialist these past few months. Among her various approaches to mending my foot was her strongly advising I load up on protein and drink a ‘medicinal beverage’ called Juven, comprised of 3 grams of calcium β-hydroxy, β-methyl butyrate, 14 grams of L-arginine, and 14 grams of L-glutamine. She said over and over again, ‘Many people find it hard to believe, but wounds respond favorably and heal more quickly to proper nutrition.’
Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)
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Your wound care nurse is absolutely correct! We always load up on protein before and after any surgical procedure and when ill. I have been having a problem with repeated antibiotic resistant staph infections (not MRSA thankfully), and next time one pops up I will definitely be looking for the Juven supplement.
Sepsis and wounds that won't heal are the pits! I had a moderate wound on my shin in January, and it took 4 months and lots of meds to finally heal - my primary was about to send me to a wound specialist when it finally healed - leaving an ugly scar. Good thing it fits in with all the others I have acquired in life!