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Total knee replacement infection after 9 years.
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Hi, I have partial knee replacements (2018, 2019, 2020) and still use antibiotics for dental work, dermatology biopsies, pedicures, colonoscopies, etc. I recently cut my leg gardening and took some the next day, and have been wondering if I should have at least called and asked my surgeon. No visible signs of infection, but ....
I did a search about the topic and it gave me your post on this blog. How are you doing now (June 2023)? Well, I hope.
Also, a low daily dose of doxycycline is a commonly prescribed treatment for dermatology issues, especially rosacea or adult acne/excessive oiliness--even a daily normal dose of bactrim, or sometimes minocycline, is pretty common, in my experience and research.
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My primary, ortho and both of my dentists agree on prophylactic antibiotics even though some of the literature says they are not necessary. When I get garden, hiking or garage cuts, I take a dose right away. My primary makes sure I always have 3 mega-doses on hand. The only bad news is that after over 15 years, my body decided amoxycillin was not for me, and I had to change to another broad-spectrum.
Sue