Working out with open/infected wounds
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meowette
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I have two infected wounds and I'm itching to get back into working out. I started my antibiotics yesterday and I have a topical cream for them... what are your guys' thoughts on exercising with open wounds? Will the sweat affect them at all? Should I wait it out?
I'm so anxious to work out because a few people have noticed my weight loss! If that's not motivation, I don't know what is.
Edited to add: I should clarify that I don't go to the gym. I just do workout videos at home.
I'm so anxious to work out because a few people have noticed my weight loss! If that's not motivation, I don't know what is.
Edited to add: I should clarify that I don't go to the gym. I just do workout videos at home.
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rest up and heal, otherwise you risk infections n you'll be sat miserable for even longer0
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no. if it is infections it is contagious until your antibiotics are done. walk in the neighborhood and find stuff to lift or do dvd's at home. feel better0
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Oh, I should have clarified that my working out is to Jillian Michaels videos at home, hahaha.
Is that okay?0 -
Staff infections for everyone!0
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I have two infected wounds and I'm itching to get back into working out.
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Staff infections for everyone!
i wish my staff would get infected....
but yes! Staph infections are contagious and not good...
even working out at home I would just give them an opportunity to heal....but if you do work out, depending on the wound and severity ,just bandage it lightly (so it can breathe and so your sweat doesn't get into it and the topical cream....0 -
If you are taking antibiotics, you have obviously seen a physician of some sort. It might be a good idea to ask that person.
Me, personally, if there is any sign of irritation or raw/wet look to the wound, I would not do any kind of workout that would make me sweat. There are plenty of low-intensity workouts. You also do not want to leave yourself wide open for a staph infection that, yes, you can still get while on antibiotics. Unlikely, but possible.
That said, I don't particularly care to share a weight bench with someone sporting a dressed wound. I don't know why you are wearing a dressing. Am I going to catch something?0 -
Staff infections for everyone!
i wish my staff would get infected....
Pick me Pick ME!0 -
This is why I take clorox wipes to the gym.0
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This is why I take clorox wipes to the gym.
EXACTLY!!0 -
I have two infected wounds and I'm itching to get back into working out.
hehehehe0 -
Rest and get better, because you risk infecting others.
The wipes maynot be sufficient enough to kill the organisms which are causing infection in your wound.
If you can try some home workout videos, or if you are really itching to get bck to the gym, plz plz see your dr about how easily the infection can be spread or regarding suitable protective dressing which can be worn during your worout, as you may require a waterproof etc.0 -
This is why I take clorox wipes to the gym.
Maybe there are people who go to the gym wondering this, but I don't go to the gym at all. I meant sweating it out at home.0 -
Working out with an open wound may cause it to open further which will require extra healing time. Wait it out, finish your antibiotics, and kick some *kitten* when you're better.0
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Working out with an open wound may cause it to open further which will require extra healing time. Wait it out, finish your antibiotics, and kick some *kitten* when you're better.
Thank you!0 -
Depends on where the wound is.0
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24 hours on A-B's...I say go for it unless your work out makes it hurt.
But, just to be safe, clean it after your're done.0 -
Depends on where the wound is.
On my right shoulder & arm: http://distilleryimage9.s3.amazonaws.com/79651570d86b11e2bf3222000a1fd299_7.jpg0 -
24 hours on A-B's...I say go for it unless your work out makes it hurt.
But, just to be safe, clean it after your're done.
Cleaning it out afterwards is a good idea! Thanks.0 -
If it was me -- I would call and ask my physician0
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