Polymyositis & Dermatomyositis Support Group
Polymyositis (PM) is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles (inflammatory myopathy) related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. The inflammation is predominantly of the endomysium in polymyositis, whereas dermatomyositis is characterized by primarily perimysial inflammation.
As I was cleaning this morning, I was thinking of how careful we should be about exposing ourselves to germs and infection. If you have a good hint about protecting yourself, please share it. Some things I do:
1) Salt and pepper shakers at restaurants are germ-loving...I usually take a few Clorox wipes in a sandwich bag in my purse to clean those things.
2) I ALWAYS thoroughly wash my hands after handling dirty laundry, also a bad source for germ breeding ground. My husband used to be a school counselor so God only knows what came home on his clothes.
3) My oncologist lovingly refers to all children as little "cesspools" of germs...After my grandchildren have visited me, I wipe doorknobs (esp. the bathrooms) and anything else they may have touched with Clorox wipes.
4) When out and about, I try to wear some type of gloves, esp. in the winter. This really helps when shaking hands in church or grocery shopping.
I can't wait to read your hints!
Cheers,
Maggie
1) Salt and pepper shakers at restaurants are germ-loving...I usually take a few Clorox wipes in a sandwich bag in my purse to clean those things.
2) I ALWAYS thoroughly wash my hands after handling dirty laundry, also a bad source for germ breeding ground. My husband used to be a school counselor so God only knows what came home on his clothes.
3) My oncologist lovingly refers to all children as little "cesspools" of germs...After my grandchildren have visited me, I wipe doorknobs (esp. the bathrooms) and anything else they may have touched with Clorox wipes.
4) When out and about, I try to wear some type of gloves, esp. in the winter. This really helps when shaking hands in church or grocery shopping.
I can't wait to read your hints!
Cheers,
Maggie
Luckybee mentioned the NeilMed Sinus Rinse; I highly recommend it. Do it at least twice a day. It keeps your sinuses healthy and it flushes out germs and allergens. You can cut costs by making your own solution: for 8 oz. of lukewarm water (filtered if you can), dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of coarse non-iodized salt + 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. No stinging guaranteed. Neil-Med is better than the traditional neti pot because you can apply as much pressure as you want by compression on the vinyl bottle.
Those who use corticosteroid sprays for sinus problem: avoid spraying on the sidewalls on the inside of nostrils; this will cause the spray to become liquid and consequently irritate them and even trickle down your throat. Remember to drink water just after spraying to flush any condensed spray.
Peppermint essential oil is good for sinuses. Make some tea and put a drop or two in your tea (it's strong) and put a drop on your finger and rub it under your chin where your glands swell up when you are sick (test on your skin first to see if it irritates you). I learned this from someone who has to use holistic remedies for everything because of severe allergies/sensitivities and it works.
deb g
~Lucky
I constantly wash my hands etc, but my job is my worse enemy. I need my job to live , but could die doing it .YUK
Also - when I was in the ER the other night, the respiratory therapist says he adds a drop or two of peppermint oil to his mask and it keeps his sinuses cleared out. - that might be good for infection prevention.