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A Memorial Day question about RVN JUNGLE ROT.
D. Grunt | 26 May 2019 | D. Grunt

Posted on 05/26/2019 8:17:51 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT

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To: DUMBGRUNT

Sorry to hear this. My uncle served in WWII Pacifc. Skin ailments pretty much killed him. Not directly, but the decline in his quality of life was huge.


21 posted on 05/26/2019 8:49:06 AM PDT by dangus
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To: NativeSon

copper sulphate is great for killing algae, not sure how it effects the human body


22 posted on 05/26/2019 8:50:55 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Sadly after a time your body may adapt and accept the fungi as normal flora on your skin. Typically you have organisms growing on your body and there is a balance between those beneficial and those pathological. Medications like Triamcinolone suppress the immune response, but like all things in life the key is balance. The key may be to find a state of stasis and maintain it. Perhaps that means showering less and using a gentle soap which does not kill the beneficial organisms. Vietnam gave this to your body and your body likely preserves colonies which may not be eradicated so it is a matter of management at best. Good luck.


23 posted on 05/26/2019 8:52:55 AM PDT by Lua Buom
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Hire a kid to do yardwork.
You have to rearrange your life around never sweating to avoid reversing any progress you have made.


24 posted on 05/26/2019 8:53:59 AM PDT by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

No wonder H-wood hates her.

She is far more attractive than virtually all the bimbos and has infinitely more class.


25 posted on 05/26/2019 8:54:08 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Wilhelm Tell

I’ve seen zinc oxide touted as a miracle cure for everything. Might be worth a shot.

I think it was “The Kentucky Fried Movie” that had a skit spoofing the scientific/ educational films of the ‘50s or ‘60’s. “Zinc Oxide and You. “


26 posted on 05/26/2019 8:54:51 AM PDT by gundog ( Hail to the Chief, bitches!)
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To: Da Coyote

Oops, wrong reply. Of course, it’s not my fault, but Trump’s.


27 posted on 05/26/2019 8:54:52 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: TexasGator; SkyDancer
“Hope it works for you.”

He has a serious bacterial infection. Your post is irresponsible.

Hey dipwad, are you paid to be an a-hole or is it a natural quality.

His post was 100% responsive and helpful, and you are an ass.

28 posted on 05/26/2019 8:55:25 AM PDT by Lazamataz (We can be called a racist and we'll just smile. Because we don't care.)
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To: DUMBGRUNT
Has anyone found a permanent cure for jungle rot???

One of my old doctor was in nam ,before me '69. He advised me too ,to start with white cotton socks as the dye in the green wool is what first started the break down of the skin for the infection to start (right at 50-yrs. ago) he also had me use regular PINE-SOL soap on my clothes , airing my feet at night,out side the sheets. ,,,,,worked for me , in the last 50-yres only had one flare up .

29 posted on 05/26/2019 8:58:57 AM PDT by piroque ("When the SHTF I'm gonna hunker down until all those idiots kill each other. ")
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To: dp0622

Hope it doesn’t affect your sleep or cause chronic headaches etc

Besides RVN, 6 June 2012 is another “alive day” for me.
An evil car took out my bike and put me in the hospital for twenty days. Months and months of repair work/therapy.

Only within the last year has my sleep started to return.

And not a scratch on my helmet!
I was wearing blaze orange spandex, still my fault?
I remember nothing, well I have a few memories, but they are false, like where it happened. I had to see the accident report to believe it, still feels weird to think about it.

Never get headaches.
I give them!


31 posted on 05/26/2019 8:59:35 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message.)
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To: Wilhelm Tell

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAJ4XVmI4dc

Just as dopey as I remembered it.


32 posted on 05/26/2019 9:02:29 AM PDT by gundog ( Hail to the Chief, bitches!)
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To: TexasGator

Just saying what my dad and uncle had and how they treated it and it worked for them.


33 posted on 05/26/2019 9:03:28 AM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: Louis Foxwell

Came out of the swamps of the MD eastern shore

Dumb question.
I know many people spent much time living, working, hunting fishing in wet environments, do they also get the rot?

I knew a few fellow grunts sent home, covered with it, could not be controlled in country?


34 posted on 05/26/2019 9:04:44 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message.)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Hmm - in my 1st. aid class the theory was: if it’s dry, keep it moist, if it’s moist, keep it dry. (the infection that is).


35 posted on 05/26/2019 9:06:45 AM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: oh8eleven

Vicks was recommended years ago, no effect for me.

I suspect I spend more time sweating more than most?


36 posted on 05/26/2019 9:06:54 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message.)
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To: TexasGator

PS: If it’s bacterial he should be treated with antibiotics.


37 posted on 05/26/2019 9:07:48 AM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: Wilhelm Tell

I used to use Goldbond, day and night.

The dermatologist said cornstarch is just a good.
To dry it out.


38 posted on 05/26/2019 9:10:16 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT ("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message.)
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To: DUMBGRUNT
Also: "it’s been documented in numerous medical studies for its ability to kill many strains of bacteria, viruses and fungi."
39 posted on 05/26/2019 9:11:44 AM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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I went to the Dr once and said Doc could you have a look at this?

He said yeah, but not for to long! Put that thing away! all purple, blue, green...plaid!


40 posted on 05/26/2019 9:14:52 AM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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