Prayers sent for you and the family. Also asked God to guide you to the right Doctors . And to give you strength at this time.

Prayers for healing your son and whole family fren! IJNA!

Heavenly Father, We know that these are trying times for everyone, and we know how much drugs are being brought into our country and sold to our young people. We ask Lord for this young man to be touched by you as he once was, so that he can and will have a complete recovery. Heal him not only from his drug use Lord, but from his cellulitis and any other illness he may have. Give him the strength to never fall back on drugs again. Comfort his family at this time and show them that sometimes you have to let your child struggle in order to find their way. Just like you do with us Lord when we steer in the wrong direction. Thank you, Lord, for all you do for us and the many blessings you bestow upon us as we ask this healing in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

I'm sorry to hear your son's sobriety was derailed by a medical condition.
Does your local church have a Celebrate Recovery group? If so, perhaps you can get in touch with them and someone from the group can reach out to your son.
I pray that the Lord touches your son's heartt and leads him back to sobriety.
I pray that God gives you and your family the strength you need to deal with what lays ahead. May you find peace and comfort knowing that your frens here are praying for your family.

Dear Lord God, Heavenly Father, please help this family. You know the present situation and history better than anyone. Break the bonds of addiction that bind this young man. You have blessed him with 5 years of sobriety; lead him back to that familiar place with fresh understanding and the new skills he needs to stay there. Provide him with the people & resources he needs going forward to make sound choices. Bless his parents with the wisdom & discernment as well as the people & resources they need to be the parents you have called them to be. Hear their grief & anger and lead them to bring it to you that they may find peace from this storm in your presence & your Word. Grant this son & his parents the wise counsel, spiritually, mentally, & legally they each need going forward. Strengthen each of them with your presence, draw them to faith in the forgiveness of sins granted to everyone who will believe in salvation through Christ Jesus, and fill them with your Spirit, love and peace. I ask this in Jesus' blessed name, Amen.

From dealing with someone with a drug addiction I know your pain. I pray for you and your husband. A special prayer for your son but you well know a drug addict has no loyalty except to his habit. Stay strong and turn it over to God. He is the only one that can change your son. God bless you and yours!

Dear God please help this lost soul find his way home.

Amen.

Here is some research I went ahead and did. It's the mechanism of Action of cellulitis, it's damage, risks and ways to treat it.

Mechanism of damage

• 1. Bacterial Invasion:

  • Entry and Spread: Bacteria, usually Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes, enter through a break in the skin. Once inside, they begin to multiply and spread through the skin’s deeper layers, including the dermis and subcutaneous fat.

• 2. Immune Response:

  • Inflammatory Response: The body's immune system responds to the infection by sending white blood cells (such as neutrophils) and inflammatory mediators (like cytokines) to the site of infection.
  • Vasodilation and Increased Permeability: Inflammatory mediators cause blood vessels to dilate and become more permeable, leading to increased blood flow and leakage of fluid into the tissues. This results in swelling (edema).

• 3. Tissue Damage:

  • Inflammation: The inflammatory response, while necessary to fight the infection, also causes collateral damage to surrounding tissues. The accumulation of immune cells and inflammatory mediators can lead to tissue damage.
  • Enzymes and Toxins: Bacteria produce enzymes and toxins that contribute to tissue breakdown. These substances can further damage skin cells and extracellular matrix components.

• 4. Formation of Abscesses:

  • Pus Formation: As the immune system tries to contain the infection, pus (a collection of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris) can form. In severe cases, this pus can accumulate and create an abscess.

• 5. Systemic Effects:

  • Sepsis Risk: If the infection spreads to the bloodstream (bacteremia), it can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening condition characterized by widespread inflammation and organ dysfunction.

Treatment of Cellulitis

1. Direct Methods to Treat Cellulitis:

1.1. Antibiotic Therapy

• Objective: To eliminate the bacterial infection causing cellulitis.
• Common Antibiotics:
  • Penicillin: First-line treatment for Streptococcus pyogenes infections.
  • Amoxicillin: Alternative to penicillin, effective against a broad range of bacteria including Streptococcus and Staphylococcus species.
  • Cephalosporins: Used for patients with penicillin allergies or in more severe cases.
  • Erythromycin/Azithromycin: Macrolides used for penicillin-allergic patients or in cases of resistance.
  • Clindamycin: Effective for severe infections and known for activity against Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA.

Reasoning: Antibiotics target and eliminate the bacterial pathogens responsible for cellulitis, reducing infection and preventing complications such as abscess formation and sepsis.

1.2. Wound Care

• Objective: To prevent further bacterial entry and manage infected areas.
• Protocols:
  • Cleaning: Thoroughly clean the affected area with mild soap and water.
  • Dressing: Use sterile dressings to cover wounds and prevent contamination.
  • Monitoring: Regularly inspect the wound for signs of worsening infection or complications.

Reasoning: Proper wound care helps prevent additional bacterial entry and reduces the risk of spreading the infection.

1.3. Supportive Measures

• Objective: To manage symptoms and support the body’s healing process.
• Protocols:
  • Elevation: Elevate the affected limb to reduce swelling.
  • Rest: Encourage rest to support the immune system.
  • Pain Management: Use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen for pain and inflammation.

Reasoning: These measures help alleviate symptoms such as pain and swelling, supporting the body’s overall recovery.

2. Phytochemicals to Treat Symptoms and Prevent Sepsis:

2.1. Garlic (Allicin)

• Objective: To provide additional antimicrobial support.
• Mechanism:
  • Antibacterial Activity: Allicin inhibits bacterial enzymes and disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis, reducing bacterial growth.
  • Immune Support: Allicin enhances white blood cell activity.
• stabilized Version: Stable-allicin can improve bioavailability and stability.
  • https://a.co/d/95bjjNW
  • Bioavailability Change: Nano-allicin formulations can increase absorption and efficacy compared to standard allicin by up to 10 times.

Reasoning: Nano-allicin offers enhanced stability and bioavailability, potentially providing more effective antimicrobial and immune-supportive benefits.

2.2. Turmeric (Curcumin)

• Objective: To reduce inflammation and support immune function.
• Mechanism:
  • Anti-inflammatory: Curcumin inhibits inflammatory cytokines and enzymes, reducing inflammation.
  • Antioxidant: Curcumin neutralizes free radicals and reduces oxidative stress.
• Nano Version: Nano-curcumin improves solubility and absorption.
  • https://a.co/d/akqqbiJ
  • Bioavailability Change: Nano-curcumin can increase bioavailability by up to 30 times compared to conventional curcumin.

Reasoning: Nano-curcumin’s enhanced absorption and bioavailability help maximize its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, supporting better management of cellulitis symptoms.

2.3. Ginger (Gingerol)

• Objective: To reduce inflammation and provide additional antimicrobial support.
• Mechanism:
  • Anti-inflammatory: Gingerol reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines and inhibits inflammatory pathways.
  • Antimicrobial: Gingerol has direct antibacterial properties.
• Nano Version: Nano-gingerol enhances bioavailability and stability.
  • https://a.co/d/aTIWbkr
  • Bioavailability Change: Nano-gingerol can improve absorption by up to 15 times compared to standard gingerol.

Reasoning: Nano-gingerol’s improved absorption and stability can enhance its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, providing better support for managing cellulitis.

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Sources

• https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2022.09.015
• https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25073617

Lastly, use the nano phytochemicals both topically on the infected skin as well as orally. Doing both is important. Real honey may also help. I hope this makes it's way to you and helps him.

Prayers for your son; may he receive a sentence that he can bear and that will help him. It's very painful for you as well. Praying for the whole family, ditzee58.

May God place His hands around your family and bring you healing and peace.

Father God. I am lifting up this mother, father and their son to You tonight. We know we can’t heal ourselves. Healing will only come thru You. I pray that You can replace the young man’s desire for drugs with the peace of wanting You in his life. For mom and dad give them a respite from their worry and consternation and blessed peace in their souls. We pray this in Your heavenly name. Amen.

Dear Heavenly Father, please forgive us for our sins. Please hear our prayers for this son and family. Please bring Comfort and Healing. Please let this precious child created in your image hear Your call of Hope. Help him to receive Your gift of Salvation in the blessed Holy Name of Jesus. Amen.

May the Lord Almighty/Jesus Christ heal and comfort your son and your family and guide his medical providers❤️❤️❤️

There’s two battles, one is your son’s addiction, 2nd one is for his family to realize it’s his battle, I pray for your family 🙏

I'm really sorry! Keep the hope. I work in public mental health and have people in my office all the time that are sober from hard drugs. Had a client in today who had been to court ordered rehab or jail for smuggling meth into jail. Shes been sober 2.5 years after that rehab and doing well.

You are doing the right thing with your boundaries too, no matter how much it hurts and how hard it is.

Praying for all of you!

Prayers on the way fren.

Prayers for your son and strength for him to heal.

Prayers for strength and guidance

Lifting him and your family up in prayer 🙏

I am praying for you and for your son. As a recovering addict and a parent, I just want you to know Tough love is the best love. It also takes more commitment than just giving in. I did it and it broke my heart doing it.But I saved my son by forcing him into consequences. My whole heart is with you. ❤️🙏❤️🙏😥

I had that. He should have been on anti bacterials. And I would add Ivermectin as it is also an anti bacterial.

Prayers for the drug problem.

Oh my, I do understand exactly where you are because it is where we have been. May God bless you with discernment, strength, lovingkindness, wisdom, and even more strength. Trust your gut feeling because you have known the feeling before. Does your court system have a "Drug Court" program? The one we have here, in Arkansas, saved our son's life. He is around now to tell you that. He is a OTR truck driver, youth church minister, now a home owner, and a newly married husband. He lives within 2 miles of us, and he talks to Dad every morning 5x week. Miracles do happen! Keep the Faith! Pray!

Hi Fren

May your son recover fully from all his health issues and addictions.

I will do some research for you. I will make a new comment with ny findings.

Prayer sent

Prayers said 🙏🏼

Prayers for God's healing and strength for you all - especially your son - during this heavy, heavy trial. I have personally known people in this situation, myself included (addiction and/or mental distress - I say that because not all desire for escape is due to physical addiction). Please keep us posted.

Prayers sent

Praying for you all.

Your family will be in my prayers.

You can still be supportive of your son without cutting him off. I had a similar situation with a family member a while back, and I regret not bailing them out and being supportive. if your son is suicidal, shutting your phone off so he can’t get a hold of you. You is a really shitty thing to do. There are consequences to actions, but having a supportive family is important. Choose wisely, because it could change the trajectory of his entire life. That being said… Regarding bailing him out, depending on the bail amount, that would be something to be considered. I’m sorry you’re having to go through this with your family member, because it really sucks big time. be praying for salvation, and for the Lord to change his life. Jesus is his only hope, but he needs to be able to hear his voice right now.

Praying now ditzee for your son and family. We know God can do the impossible. Have Faith! Pray Psalm 91 over your son and family everyday. Take care of yourself so you can face each day healthy and strong. Praying God will place the right people in his path for healing. 🙏🤍

FWIW, your story is almost exactly the same as a good friend of mine. It really hurt them to tell their son 'no' for bail. The son was looking to go into the big house but the court gave him another chance and go to rehab. The son did and has been on the road to recovery. He finally understands that words don't mean squat and actions are what counts. Make promises and keep them. Best of luck to you and your wife. All prayers and love.

Prayers are going out to your entire family. These problems effect everyone & I am so sorry he was pulled back in this way.

I lost a friend exactly this way, went to the hospital & the doctor insisted he be given pain meds (he probably did need them) against his wishes & those of his wife. He had been sober for many years & his addiction started with pain meds from the hospital almost a decade earlier.

It ruined his parents financially. I had not heard from him for about two months when his wife called me and asked for some of the things I was storing for him until he was sober again. She asked if he had called me in the past week, and when I answered "No" she looked at a list and started balling. He died calling friends & family he needed to get right with, truly attempting to apologize for everything he had done. Apparently I was 4 down on the list. My parents were the last one he had tried to dial. He had given me hundreds of dollars over the years & told me that I needed to give it to my parents because he felt so bad for what he had done to them. He would never give me details, but my mother always hugged him & had him sit down to eat every time she saw him. She always believed he could be better, no matter how hard it was, & made sure he knew it.

Too many have been lost this way. I sincerely pray that he can find his way to lifelong recovery (sounds like he was there) again, and that Jesus will lift him up to meet all his trials.