in the hospital again - please help

[Guest guest]

All,

I have been in the hospital for 2 weeks and counting for a central line

infection. The stakes have been raised since this time, the infection

affected my heart and I got Endocarditis. This is my second central

line infection in 7 months.

I would like to ask someone to send me the list of antioxidants that

are recommended for CP and if anyone can share their experience with

central line infections I would be most grateful. The doctors want me

to get another central line. I am too scared to get another line.

I have access to email in the hospital.

Truly grateful for any experience or encouragement and the list of

antioxidants,

Pat German

[Guest guest]

Pat, I had a central line that lasted for about 5 months. I had it

removed because a doctor thought it was infected, but in reality, it

wasn't...they then put in a port a cath.

I have managed to have my port for almost 2 1/2 years and going

strong. No sign of infection either. Perhaps you can suggest

that..it is a cell that is placed beneath the skin and only has to

be flushed once a month to maintain it. Much better than having the

tubes sticking out of one's chest wall and having to flush that once

a week, and less chance of infection, as the skin seals back up over

it once the incision has healed..

I would wholeheartedly recommend this to you...

Antioxidants I can't help you with except to mention garlic, it is

the be all and end all for helping the body, oh and omega 3 fish

oils, but not sure how that goes with CP...I've not taken

antioxidants....green tea is also an excellent antioxidant.

regards,

Ward

PAI Administration Support Staff

dceward@...

[Guest guest]

Pat,

The antioxidants that are used in the Manchester Royal Infirmary

Pancreatitis therapy are:

Beta Carotene - 9,000 IU

Vitamin C - .054 grams

Vitamin E - 270 IU

Selenium - 600 mg

L-Methionine - 2 grams

I hope this helps. I can't give you any advice on central line

infections, but know that there are several others who can.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Bluffton, SC

SC State & SE Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or

opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical

consultation.