Staph. Infections a Common Yet Serious Problem
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» dlh73 - concerned about the kids
Hey all. Just found out that my 2 year old has been diagnosed with msra. I'm furious that his previous dr. didn't check for this. We have a new Dr. and the culture is the FIRST thing that he did. The really scary thing for me is reading about the people that have died from this. My little guy had the symptoms last weekend that typically ended badly for folks.(Temp. of 104, nausea,respiritory distress.) We took him to the er and they said his asthma was acting up, posssibly he was getting his 2 year molars. I'm really worried about this, especially since so many of you have posted that there's no cure for it. Please keep us in your prayers, we'll do the same for you.-- posted by dlh73
» florida311 - Re: concerned about the kids
In response to concerned about the kids posted by dlh73:-- posted by florida311
» florida311 - MRSA
My daughter (15 months) came down with vomiting ,high fever and large know on her bottom . I've never had any experience with boils and had no idea what this was . After taking her to an acute care clinic , they lanced it , told me to keep it
draining , and put her on Septra . Well a month has passed and I noticed I had some small hard lumps on my bottom . too painful to sit . I am also 6 months pregnant . I knew what it was so I called the clinic to give me the lab results that I had been requesting for weeks . It came back
as staph aureus MRSA . I went to my doctor and immediately was started on Septra . The baby I noticed had some new spots on her bottom and abdomen . I took her to the pediatrician who ordered another round of septra for her .Does anyone have any advice or knowledge of this and pregnancies . Do I need to have blood tests eventually for the both of us to make sure it's gone . Does this seem to return and where did she get it from . Thanks for all information .
-- posted by florida311
» florida311 - Re: Staph Aureus in Lungs/heart valve
In response to Staph Aureus in Lungs/heart valve posted by bfolliott:Hello ,
I was just reading your email and hope everything worked out okay for your sister . If you can tell
me do you know how the doctors determined that it was in her lungs . Did she know how she contracted it . Both my baby and I have it . I picked it up from her and I don't know how she got it . We both had boils come up . How can I determine what the source is in our bodies ? Thanks for any input you might have . I'm pregnant right now and very concerned .
-- posted by florida311
» nckerr2002 - Two suggestions
If you read my earlier posts, I have become quite knowledgeable on this subject. I in no way give advice to replace your doctors. However, a lot of Doctors have been impressed by my own knowledge of this painful disease.1. I am not too sure Septra is a good drug, make sure you ask your doctor if they tested all different antibiotics against your particular strain. Bactrim DS is a promising drug. Also ask that everyone in your family be prescribe Mupirocin for your nasals. This kills the bug where it colonizes (in your nose). Also, take your dogs and animals to the Vet to have their nasals swabbed and tested for MRSA. If your whole family is treated and cured but your dog is colonized, it will reinfect the humans!
2. Anytime you see a bump, take pure tea tree oil and use a cotton ball to apply it to the bump even in its beginning stages. Do this three times daily (except for faces) use only once or twice daily. This same oil (available at GNC or vitamin world and sometimes Walmart)also cures back acne. This may dry your skin, but if you use it only for suspected bumps that may be MRSA, it works.
3. Hand sanitize a lot throughout your day. I mean like Purell or alcohol based rinseless sanitizer. Before and after you touch others and also food, bottles etc.
4. Lysol spray your toilet seats after every use.
5. This costs a lot, but if you have sores that will not heal, use Actisorb silver dressings. Silver kills MRSA faster than antibiotics. If you cant afford or find actisorb silver, most drug stores sell Curaid silver bandaids.
I have also heard that bleach in bath water works, but be careful. You wouldnt want to bleach your skin and hair.
6. For females that shave their vaginal areas, use a new razor every time. Or use peroxide on your razor before every use.
Hygeine is a must. Tea tree oil is definitely a must.
email me at nckerr2002@yahoo.com for advice or questions. Remember, I am not a doctor, just someone that has gone thru this and beat it! I take no responsibilities for anyone that has an adverse reaction <---my dont think about sueing me disclaimor if something goes wrong!
-- posted by nckerr2002
» rg25 - MRSA...
Hello there,I have just heard about MRSA, because i might have it. at first i thought they were spider bites, but when i went to the doctor they told me boils. Well, i had one that had to get lanced it was soo bad. My doctor finally said i might have MRSA, but they didnt culture it till recently, that is why i stil dont know if i have it.I am using bactroban cream in my nose and she prescribed menocycline. The weird thing is that i am the most healthiest person and cant even imagine where i got this. How did you all think you got this?, or the symptoms?
-- posted by rg25
» baxleysbb - I need advice on MERSA Please someone help me
My son is 21 and in a boy's correctional facility.He was in our county jail when he first contracted the MERSA. From everything I have read most antibiotics do not work. They just keep giving him themevery timee he has an out break. I know they cause himalott of pain when he gets a them. If there anyone that knows if I can remove him for the correctionalinstuitee because of the MERSA. He needs to be treated correctly and it can be deadly. Please If any one knows anything about what the laws are on something like thise-maill me back. Thank You a very concerned Mother
-- posted by baxleysbb
» ljlb05 - msra
My exboyfriend is a msra carrier and did not tell me so. I became infected through intimate contact and have not had any sores, etc. for approximately 2 months. I would like to know if this msra remains dormant in me and can I infect another through sexual contact?-- posted by ljlb05
» highschoolgirl - Re: msra
MRSA isn`t a STD. But you can give it to other people. My sister gave it to me and her son, just by us using the same shower as she did and her not cleaning it after she used it.-- posted by highschoolgirl
» highschoolgirl - Re: Re: msra
Also, As far as I know, The only way to give it to another person is if you have an open sore. Be really careful of how you clean it, and try not to get too close to people when you have a sore or boil.-- posted by highschoolgirl
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