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Jane

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Momtana</b></i>

Yesterday, while working to re-establish a garden - turning over soil, picking out weeds and putting new plants into the garden I began to wonder what might be in the soil I was tossing around. So, in the midst of my spring energy I began to worry about the potential bacterial lurking in the dirt. Any reason to be concerned?</end quote></div>

Yes, myco-bacteria are environmental. Our doctor was concerned about the (airborne) dirt the boys were exposed to when they contracted their bacteria. We had to test the all soil the kids were exposed to on a regular basis (garden, sand box, yard) etc. It is everywhere!

People who have weakened immune systems are at greater risk from contracting infections from mycobacteria.

I'd wear a mask when gardening, or keep the dust at a minimum by watering first.
 
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my65roses4me

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I was told by my Dr that alot of bacteria lives in soil. But he also said that if I must garden (which I love to do) then just wear a mask. I do most of the time when I garden but sometimes it can be restrictive to wear one. But at least you can still garden and feel safer. Its best to be safe than sorry!
 
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my65roses4me

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I was told by my Dr that alot of bacteria lives in soil. But he also said that if I must garden (which I love to do) then just wear a mask. I do most of the time when I garden but sometimes it can be restrictive to wear one. But at least you can still garden and feel safer. Its best to be safe than sorry!
 
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my65roses4me

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I was told by my Dr that alot of bacteria lives in soil. But he also said that if I must garden (which I love to do) then just wear a mask. I do most of the time when I garden but sometimes it can be restrictive to wear one. But at least you can still garden and feel safer. Its best to be safe than sorry!
 
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mom2lillian

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My conondrum is this

I LOVE to work in the yard, DH hates it. I was just looking at how horrid it lookes today and wanting to do something but I am afraid.

Isnt it a big risk being taht cepacia is in the soil, not to menion all the others and then there is my allergies and ABPA.

What do you all think???
 
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mom2lillian

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My conondrum is this

I LOVE to work in the yard, DH hates it. I was just looking at how horrid it lookes today and wanting to do something but I am afraid.

Isnt it a big risk being taht cepacia is in the soil, not to menion all the others and then there is my allergies and ABPA.

What do you all think???
 
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mom2lillian

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My conondrum is this

I LOVE to work in the yard, DH hates it. I was just looking at how horrid it lookes today and wanting to do something but I am afraid.

Isnt it a big risk being taht cepacia is in the soil, not to menion all the others and then there is my allergies and ABPA.

What do you all think???
 
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mom2lillian

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Uli</b></i>

Hi Laura,



you are 53 despite cf, so what are you worried about? It will not have been your first time in the garden...so if you are vaccinated against tetanus, my opinion is: don´t worry, live your life as you have done it until now...<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">



Uli,44, Germany, cf/cfrd</end quote></div>



So once we hit our 50's we dont have to worry about contracting a horrible bacteria?? This makes no sense to me. Does that mean if you are fortunate enough to live a 'long' life you can throw caution to the wind and not continue tryign to prolong your health/lfe? Am I reading this comment wrong?
 
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mom2lillian

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Uli</b></i>

Hi Laura,



you are 53 despite cf, so what are you worried about? It will not have been your first time in the garden...so if you are vaccinated against tetanus, my opinion is: don´t worry, live your life as you have done it until now...<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">



Uli,44, Germany, cf/cfrd</end quote></div>



So once we hit our 50's we dont have to worry about contracting a horrible bacteria?? This makes no sense to me. Does that mean if you are fortunate enough to live a 'long' life you can throw caution to the wind and not continue tryign to prolong your health/lfe? Am I reading this comment wrong?
 
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mom2lillian

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Uli</b></i>

Hi Laura,



you are 53 despite cf, so what are you worried about? It will not have been your first time in the garden...so if you are vaccinated against tetanus, my opinion is: don´t worry, live your life as you have done it until now...<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">



Uli,44, Germany, cf/cfrd</end quote></div>



So once we hit our 50's we dont have to worry about contracting a horrible bacteria?? This makes no sense to me. Does that mean if you are fortunate enough to live a 'long' life you can throw caution to the wind and not continue tryign to prolong your health/lfe? Am I reading this comment wrong?
 
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Jem

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I love gardening but after contracting MAI three times in the last 12 years (with long term triple antibiotic treatment after each time) I decided no more garderning after the last time I tested postive.

In the past I have used gloves and masks but lets face it the mask gets sweaty to wear and then my nose runs then I need to us a tissue but my hands even though they have gloves on still get dirt sneaking in here and there....it is impossible at least for me to be a neat tidy germ free gardener. I have a lot of other things to keep me busy and after testing negative for the last 2 years I want to do all I can to stay that way.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Jem

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I love gardening but after contracting MAI three times in the last 12 years (with long term triple antibiotic treatment after each time) I decided no more garderning after the last time I tested postive.

In the past I have used gloves and masks but lets face it the mask gets sweaty to wear and then my nose runs then I need to us a tissue but my hands even though they have gloves on still get dirt sneaking in here and there....it is impossible at least for me to be a neat tidy germ free gardener. I have a lot of other things to keep me busy and after testing negative for the last 2 years I want to do all I can to stay that way.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Jem

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I love gardening but after contracting MAI three times in the last 12 years (with long term triple antibiotic treatment after each time) I decided no more garderning after the last time I tested postive.

In the past I have used gloves and masks but lets face it the mask gets sweaty to wear and then my nose runs then I need to us a tissue but my hands even though they have gloves on still get dirt sneaking in here and there....it is impossible at least for me to be a neat tidy germ free gardener. I have a lot of other things to keep me busy and after testing negative for the last 2 years I want to do all I can to stay that way.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Uli

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@Nicole(Mom2lillian):
What I meant is that she obviously did her "gardening" for several years without "catching" anything, so why be afraid of now?
I have never been too afraid of germs, I travelled a lot, tried everything I wanted, had contact to many animals, never wore a mask or anything and did often not even wash my hands all day long (especially in foreign countries, when I have been "outside" the whole day long) and I´m still alive and did luckily never catch anything bad.
If you like to do something do it, live your life, thats my opinion! Noone knows, when and how "his time comes" and if you are always afraid of anything, what are we living for? Sitting at home, wearing a mask, sterilizing everything, be afraid to meet people, eat only absolutly "healthy" food is not the way I would want to live...and I´m glad that I was raised in a time when noone thought of "how many germs are out there and everywhere"<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

Uli,44,Germany
 
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Uli

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@Nicole(Mom2lillian):
What I meant is that she obviously did her "gardening" for several years without "catching" anything, so why be afraid of now?
I have never been too afraid of germs, I travelled a lot, tried everything I wanted, had contact to many animals, never wore a mask or anything and did often not even wash my hands all day long (especially in foreign countries, when I have been "outside" the whole day long) and I´m still alive and did luckily never catch anything bad.
If you like to do something do it, live your life, thats my opinion! Noone knows, when and how "his time comes" and if you are always afraid of anything, what are we living for? Sitting at home, wearing a mask, sterilizing everything, be afraid to meet people, eat only absolutly "healthy" food is not the way I would want to live...and I´m glad that I was raised in a time when noone thought of "how many germs are out there and everywhere"<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

Uli,44,Germany
 
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Uli

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@Nicole(Mom2lillian):
What I meant is that she obviously did her "gardening" for several years without "catching" anything, so why be afraid of now?
I have never been too afraid of germs, I travelled a lot, tried everything I wanted, had contact to many animals, never wore a mask or anything and did often not even wash my hands all day long (especially in foreign countries, when I have been "outside" the whole day long) and I´m still alive and did luckily never catch anything bad.
If you like to do something do it, live your life, thats my opinion! Noone knows, when and how "his time comes" and if you are always afraid of anything, what are we living for? Sitting at home, wearing a mask, sterilizing everything, be afraid to meet people, eat only absolutly "healthy" food is not the way I would want to live...and I´m glad that I was raised in a time when noone thought of "how many germs are out there and everywhere"<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

Uli,44,Germany
 
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treehugger

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Laura,

There are most definately lots of species/strains of pseudomonas in the soil. In fact some are known as plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and are used commercially with agronomic crops. They found one of those species in my lungs and I am an avid gardner. Plus my job involves working in the woods with trees and soil. I tried the mask too and it sucked so I don't wear it. I try to avoid playing too much in the dirt but when my garden is all weedy I just can't stand it. And what a feeling to plant something in the soil and watch it grow. I worry about it but bottom line is I keep gardening. When I am sick I stay away though. I asked my cf doc too but he really didn't have an answer.

Lisa
 
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