Staph. Infections a Common Yet Serious Problem

Top 2. Jul 23, 2002 3:13 AM

» kck64 - Chronic Staph Aureus Infections after surgery

I have had recurrent skin ulcers (abscesses) since I was hospitalized for five months with an indwelling GROSHAN catheter and an indwelling bladder catheter. These lesions now cover many areas of my body (they seem always to be around hair follicles and now on my nipples). I have been on many antibiotics but nothing clears them up and they often recur in the same closed up healed sore. They leave horrible scars. I am looking for a doctor who specializes in this as I live in Alaska and have not had any luck finding anyone here. This all started shortly after hospitalization and I remember specifically that I was not given any antibiotics after the surgery, the doctor was out of town and I was released early. I would appreciate any direction towards a doctor who specializes in this problem and at this point, I don't care which state they are in. I will travel anywhere. Thanks so much!

-- posted by kck64

Top 3. Jul 24, 2002 9:45 AM

» NealC - Re: Chronic Staph Aureus Infections after surgery

In response to message posted by kck64:

You might want to contact someone at the Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/ They would have a dermatologist that is experienced in severe cases such has yours.

-- posted by NealC

Top 4. Dec 31, 2002 10:26 PM

» stuart43 - Re: Chronic Staph Aureus Infections after surgery

In response to message posted by kck64:

Dear sir madam
Having read your story about skin infections on staff and I am most interested in how ttreatmentent is going having had this same problem for two years and it is slowly improving with antibiotics but has not gocompleatlyatyat the moment I have been prescribed EYTHROMYCIN ES TA 400ME-ME-M)I live in the south Island of New Zealand, after operationion for a broken ankle in six places with plates and screws through, they were removed two years ago, but this skin problem just wont go away and was affectiself-asteameam hope to hear from you soon
YoSincerelyarly
Stuart EarEalamEalam (age 43)male

-- posted by stuart43

Top 5. Dec 31, 2002 10:28 PM

» stuart43 - Re: Re: Chronic Staph Aureus Infections after surgery

In response to message posted by NealC:

Dear sir madam
Having read your story about skin infections on staff and I am most interested in how the treatment is going having had this same problem for two years and it is slowly improving with antibiotics but has not gone compleatlyat the moment I have been prescribed EYTHROMYCIN ES TA 400MG (E-M)I live in the south Island of New Zealand, after an opperation for a broken ankle in six places with plates and screws through, they were removed two years ago, but this skin problem just wont go away and was affecting self-asteam hope to hear from you soon
Yours Sincearly
Stuart Earnest Ealam (age 43)male

-- posted by stuart43

Top 6. Dec 31, 2002 10:29 PM

» stuart43 - Re: Chronic Staph Aureus Infections after surgery

In response to message posted by kck64:

-- posted by stuart43

Top 7. Feb 16, 2003 6:13 PM

» Economist100 - Chronic staph infection

I've had a staph infection in my lungs/sinuses for over 2 years; have been trated with variety of quinolone anti-biotics (levaquin, cipro, avelox) with so far little or no success; am allergic to sulfas/cephalosporins and penicillin. I regularly sinus wash. I am about to be given IV vancomycin for the second time, but am worried it won't work either. Have been to major lung/sinus hospitals (Mayos, National Jewish)and no one seems to be able to help. Is there any hope/advice for me? I'm 52, worried I won't see many future years.

-- posted by Economist100

Top 8. Feb 17, 2003 2:58 PM

» NealC - Re: Chronic staph infection

In response to message posted by Economist100:

There is always hope. However, I can't tell you exactly what will happen to you. I would encourage you to ask your physicians these questions. You are paying them for this sort of information and they should give it to you. People who ask questions get better care.

-- posted by NealC

Top 9. Mar 5, 2003 6:52 AM

» SOFIE312 - STAPH UNDER THE ARM

I HAVE HAD STAPH INFECTION FOR OVER A YEAR I HAD BOILS UNER BOTH UNDER ARMS AND WAS PUT ON VAROUIS ANTIBOTICS. BUT IT CONTINUE TO RETURN I CAN'T USE DEODORANT BECAUSE IT IRRITATES MY UNDER ARMS I NOW SWEAT ALOT UNDER MY ARMS NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER IS. I AM NOW EXPERIENCING SEVERE SHARP PAIN ,REDNESS AND SWELLEN BUT KNOW BOILS .MY DOCTOR WANTS TO REMOVE MY LYMPH NODES UNDER MY ARM BECAUSE HE SAYS THEY'RE NOT FILTERING CORRECTLY. DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THIS?

-- posted by SOFIE312