Pseudo and local creek

[eli]

This might sound like a silly question, but i don't care i'm going to ask it anyway.

Ok, i take my daughter down for a walk to the local man made creek, so that she can feed the ducks.

I aslo know that Pseudo grows in still water and at places like this creek. I was wondering if she is at any risk of developing Pseudo, by being near the lake and breathing in the (stench) of it.

I don't let her touch or play with the water in any way, but is she still at risk by being near by?<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">

Please Help
Eli

 

[JazzysMom]

I grew up fishing, swimming, living near & in rivers, streams & lakes. I developed pseudomonas years ago, but that is also when CFers roomed together in the hospital. As to where I actually got it from I will never know. I wouldnt trade my fun & experiences in the great outdoor for anything & I am teaching my daughter the same thing. She swims in the same swimming hole when we visit my Mom. Yes there is a chance of her getting pseudmonas, but she could very well (most likely will since most VCers do) get it. In my opinion....let ler have fun!

 

[eli]

Thanks for your reply, Melissa.
I agree with you, about letting the kids have fun. I'm all for it, but as long as its not too damaging to their health. I will continue to take her to the local creek, as she enjoy's it very much.
I just aslo wanted to hear other peoples ideas and opinions on the situation.

Thanks again
Eli<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[anonymous]

Psuedomonas is also found in tap water and in many other places in the environment. I always wonder about things like that too, for example, we my kids have fish tanks in their bedrooms. But you have to let kids be kids.

 

[anonymous]

oops, that was me. Forgot to log in.

Jane

 

[anonymous]

Pseudomonas is present in all soil and all water everywhere. Staying away from the creek won't prevent contact with PSa. I feel like I'm doing well if I can keep my 3 year old w/CF from eating too much dirt or wallowing in too many mud puddles. While I don't want to downplay the health value in staying PSa-free as long as possible, I don't want my boy's childhood memories to be all about the thinkgs we didn't let him do.

 

[EnergyGal]

I personally would not want to be near any stench. If your daughter loves this then perhaps keep taking her there.

If I had a child with CF, I do not think I would let them play in any standing water like a creek. The ocean is the place to play. If you are not far away that is.

I use to live on the ocean for many years and I miss it so much. Fresh sea air. hmmmmm Got to go back

 

[Scarlett81]

I think you have to be smart, but you can't hide from some of these bacterias. They are literally everywhere.
I recently asked my doc if I should stop eating onions b/c they've been found to culture Cepacia in the past. And she said I could, but it's in the soil they grow in, it's in the soil in the next field where carrots are growing....in could be in your tap water. So, what do you do?

 

[Faust]

I would say don't let her heavily play IN the dirt/drink mud, etc. And wash all your produce heavily with antimicrobial soap. Aside from those things, and regular care like washing hands and not licking bathroom doorknobs and obvious things of that nature, there really isn't much you can do to avoid lifes microbes. Have fun, but have smart fun.


Pseudo will get you eventually, it's just a matter of time really due to how it is everywhere, the one organism you want to lessen it's potential infection, as much as possible within reason, is cepacia. Also when veggies and fruit start to get old, GET RID OF THEM. Old veggies like onions and I heard potatoes can culture cepacia and spread it within the fridge. Always wash produce before putting them away, and wash them before serving them with antimicrobial soap.

 

[anonymous]

I think using too much antimicrobial soap, spray, etc. can create more resistances in bacterias and also allergies in kids. Kids who grow up at farms do get less allergies than kids in towns as far as I know. Everyone needs some "dirt" to train his immune system and in my opinion this is also important for cfers.
I have been playing in the garden, at a lake, a creek, in the forests, at meadows, at a farm, with all kind of animals when I was a kid and I loved it. We waded through small creeks, swam in a small pond, drank milk fresh from cows, ate carrots fresh out of the garden( sometimes maybe inluding some soil...) etc.
I don´t know, when I got pseudomonas first, but now I´m 43 and still doing quite ok and my last IV was 2 years ago.

Uli,43,Germany,cf/cfrd

 

[eli]

Thank's guy's, i am aware that theses sorts of bacterias lie around everywhere in our envi.

But i was more concerned with the creek, as it has a bad stench. I thought maybe its a bad thing because she is actualy breathing the smell in. (not sure)<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">

She alos owns a fish tank, but i don't allow her to put her hands in the water and if she sneeks it in, i make sure to wash her hands.

I also agree, let them get out, be kids, and have fun. That's what being a kid is all about. Again as long as its not to damaging to their health.

Thanks
Eli<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[anonymous]

I take DS down to see the geese and ducks at the pond near the hotel we stay at in the City. Only thing I really worry about is goose poop and I'm usually holding DS or his hand anyway 'cuz those geese are HUGE and they think we're coming to feed them. I'm more freaked about getting goosed than the risk of germs. Liza

 

[janjoe]

i asked same ? to my sons consultant . he said those bugs are all
over the place and that you only have to worry about saunas and
jacuzzies (hope that is spelt right)