Staph. Infections a Common Yet Serious Problem: MRSA

» Skylark34 - MRSA

My daughter, age 34, has Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus. (MRSA) In January, she developed boils on both buttocks - so infected that they had to lance and drain them. They tested the fluid, and found that it was MRSA.

Since then, she has had two other outbreaks, but not as bad as the first. She has taken Keflex, and so far, it has worked, But obviously iut has not killed the MRSA completely.

What I would like to know, is if this makes her more prone to get the other staph infections mentioned here, like toxic shock and heart valve infection?? I am so afraid that she will get seriously ill, and because she lives alone, there would be no one to help her. I live 350 miles from her.

She was told that she could have the Vancomycin, but that it would have to be in a permanent IV type thing inserted in her arm?? She refused because she was afraid of doing it at home by herself. (she lives alone.) Also she cannot afford to lose her job. As long as the Keflex is working, she wants to continue using it for outbreaks.

Is this safe? I am so worried about her! I would appreciate any information that anyone has on this?

-- posted by Skylark34