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Prevention routine for 3 year old
Posted by CopperCanyon |
Last Reply October 19, 2009
at 18:48
Started October 5, 2009 at 22:27 |
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Please help me improve my 3 year old’s prevention routine My 3 year old has had 4 small abscesses (aproximately size of a quarter, 3 on buttock and 1 on lower hip) in the last 16 months with the last 2 infections occuring within 2 weeks of one another. For each infection our pediatrician has prescribed bactrim and bactroban. Unfortunately we’ve never had any of the infections cultured so I don’t conclusively know if it is MRSA. After the last outbreak, along with the normal antibiotics(oral,topical) we were also told for everyone in the household to treat our nostrils with bactroban 2x per day for five days and bleach baths once a week. She is currently infection and antibiotic free for the last month and I want to keep it that way. I’m really looking to develop a solid prevention routine and would appreciate any advice anyone has in regards to what I’m currently doing. Current routine: Daily showering and religious handwashing / hand sanitizer 1x per week – bleach... read more |
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Question for ladyk
Posted by Tana |
Last Reply October 15, 2009
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Started October 10, 2009 at 02:03 |
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I brought the huge size hibiclense soap and got the pump and it does not foam. When I asked for a small pump for the smaller bottle they said there wasn't one.I purchased it at Target. Is there somewhere else I should ask? |
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antibiotic cocktail
Posted by lorianne |
Last Reply October 12, 2009
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Started October 11, 2009 at 21:04 |
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is is dangerous to use two antibiotics kind of ljke an antibiotic coctail..maybe if you were to space dosage times several hours apart from each other? this has not been suggested by my doctors, but after 2 years of reoccuring infections i get more of my own idea's on how to obliterate ym mrsa befpre it becomes resistant to countless more antibiotics. I was thinking that maybe a combo of 2 antibiotics would lessen the chance of it becoming more resistant... maybe use the last antibiotic it became resistant to along with one it hasn't so it would be too week to mitate for the additional antibiotic ... if this makes any sense. Anyone know anything reguarding this kind of treatment or if it's even safe to do ??? |
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Help! Antibiotics are over tomorrow!
Posted by Annette |
Last Reply October 10, 2009
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Started October 9, 2009 at 07:02 |
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I posted back on October 6th and I haven't gotten any reply, and I was hoping somebody could just give their opinion on a few questions I had after reading as many posts as time allows with working full time and raising two boys. My first question is, I was a little confused about the Hibiclens useage. I bought some and am I to have my son (13 y/o)after showering apply it everywhere except eyes and mouth and ears, etc.? Or just on the affected area? Also usage of Bleach that I saw for cleaning counters, etc., is that just full strength Clorox Bleach or do you water it down? Sorry, I am just not sure and want to do this right. I've bought most of the cleaning products I've seen talked about here and also have my son since the 6th of Oct. taking Vit. C, Garlic, Probiotics, Activia and V-8Fusion with some other supplements. Thanks so much for all the information on the site! Annette |
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Mom and Son with MRSA
Posted by Annette |
Last Reply October 10, 2009
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Started October 6, 2009 at 18:11 |
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Hi, I just wanted to appauld you all here for the very informative help you are offering new patients. My story starts where I had a scraping and cauterizing of a skin cancer on my leg at a Melanoma center/clinic connected to a hospital. I've had many skin biopsies for basel cell, squamous cell and one for melanoma. I've never in these 17 years of biopsies had any infection or even anything but super fast healing. After a year of going to the melanoma center on this last procedure, scrapping and cauterizing, I noticed on day three it was bright red, warm and looked infected. I went to my local dermatologist that didn't do the surgery and she prescribed me Keflex, no culture, etc. 6 days later I went to my gynecological oncologist and I told him my antibiotics were almost out and it still was painful. He said it looked like it could be MRSA and prescribed me Bactrim DS, 3 wks and told me to follow up with UCI dermatolgoist that did surgery. I did, UCI doc said, "oh, probabl... read more |
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anything to prevent or remedy CA-MRSA scarring
Posted by hope |
Last Reply October 10, 2009
at 03:00
Started August 28, 2008 at 02:07 |
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I'm really hoping someone can help me out with some advice about preventing or lessening/eliminating the scars that are left after a boils heals. I am very light complected and am getting these scars everywhere. Also, is it best to completely leave the boil alone or to try to open or squeeze it and apply some kind of ointment when it first appears. hope |
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Question for Nancy R
Posted by Nancy |
Last Reply October 9, 2009
at 04:26
Started October 7, 2009 at 20:22 |
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Hi Nancy, I was wondering how long you were on Cubicin and if you were taking Bactrim at the same time. I have completed almost 30 days and am still having recurrences. I am really stressed and dont know what to do. I see my ID Dr. again on Monday so wanted to know your regimen. Thanks... |
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Update: Saw Dr. Today
Posted by Marie |
Last Reply October 7, 2009
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Started September 30, 2009 at 14:37 |
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I've just returned from the dermatologist. The abscess on my face has closed up and gone down to almost nothing and he said that the augmenten is working, that I'm lucky. I asked if he could take some kind of culture anyway but he said there was nothing to take a culture from. I also asked about a nasal culture but he repeated that there was nothing there. He seemed a bit annoyed about my anxiety which made me uncomfortable. I have good reason to be anxious particularly since my father's dr. called me yesterday to say that they found MRSA in my father's sputum. Anyway, the dermatologist told me that what little was left of the lump in my face would continue to resolve as I have about three or four more days of the augmenten left. He also said I should call him if anything else crops up. So...I'm glad, of course, but am afraid to totally relax about this and would feel better if there was some way to know for certain. Am I being overly anxious to feel this way? It seems... read more |
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diabetic-obese-mrsa
Posted by mongoose22p |
Last Reply October 5, 2009
at 14:51
Started September 25, 2009 at 17:39 |
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yes i went to the er 2 wks ago with a abcess on my side this is the 6th abcess in 18 mo i told er this and doc sais mrsa lanced it bactrim follow up with pcp i did and i told my pcp they said mrsa at er he said did they culture it i said no why did they not dr refered me to infectous dr but my dr also didnt culture it now i hav appt oct1 with infect dr but abcess is almost gone now will he be able to do anything this late i am still on bactrim the second 1 of theese i had i asked dr if it could be staff and he said no dont know what to do but wait thanks any adfvice would be welcome |
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Swine flu vaccine and Mrsa
Posted by Tana |
Last Reply October 3, 2009
at 01:14
Started September 22, 2009 at 15:22 |
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I wanted to ask if it is a good idea to get the H1N1 shot when you have been dealing with MRSA? I have no outbreaks at the time but have been boosting my immune system which has been nearly whipped out from all the antibiotics.Last outbreak was 2 months ago and I'm just concerned that I might have a reaction because of my ongoing off and on Mrsa outbreaks.I feel alot better "knock on wood" and don't want to do anything that will comprimise me in anyway.What are your thoughts,anyone? |
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Im back
Posted by workinprogress |
Last Reply October 2, 2009
at 13:28
Started September 30, 2009 at 04:50 |
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Hi just tell yah all im still alive and somewhat well had a small outbreak right before my cruise but was still able to go the cruise was great so relaxing and alaska was so breathtaking somedays I just stood there with tears coming down my cheek I never knew something good be so beatiful things at home are not great Mom has alzhemers Now so its a daily challenge But Im still moving forward one min at a time sometimes but any forward is better than now Hope to hear from yah soon Love yas Workinprogress |
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Questions/Fears from a MRSA Newbie
Posted by Dave M |
Last Reply October 2, 2009
at 04:40
Started June 14, 2006 at 19:22 |
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As a newly infected MRSA patient, I have many questions. Hopefully some of the kind people in this forum can help alleviate some of my fears. First the background: I’m a 53 year old male that lives in New York. On April 23rd, I notice a small white pimple on my knee, within hours the knee went numb and by the end of the day my leg (above and below the knee) was red, hot, and inflamed. My doctor’s office thought it was a “spider bite” and gave me Augmentum. In less than a week, the skin over my kneecap turned black and I ended up in the ER – where they also initially diagnosed it as a “brown recluse spider bite” (although I live in the northeast). Two surgeries and one culture later, I found out that I had MRSA. Most of the MD’s thought it was community acquired – others left open the possibility that it was hospital acquired since I work at the hospital (in a non-medical setting – but have contact with the medical staff). I was put on IV vamcomycin (1250mg * 3 time... read more |
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Not Sure What to Do
Posted by Marie |
Last Reply October 2, 2009
Started September 27, 2009 at 20:14 |
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I have a large abscess on my face. My dr. said it could be a bug bite and prescribed augmenten for 10 days. The whole right side of my face was swollen. I applied heat compresses and the wound opened up and started to drain somewhat but I have a large hard ball under my skin about the size of a golf ball. Went back to dr. and he said it could be MRSA and if the pain got too bad I should go to the ER but not to let them lance it. He said I'd be admitted and to have an ENT specialist lance the abscess. I don't understand. If I go the ER, they're certainly going to lance it and I know they would butcher me. Also, I don't see how an ENT specialist comes into it. This would be bad anywhere, but since it's on my face I'm especially worried. I spoke to my father's dr. and while he was reluctant to give me advice, he did say that I should have a plastic surgeon do the lancing. (BTW, my father had MRSA last year. He had a stroke and I am his caregiver.) Should I bypass my dr. an... read more |
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Can MRSA cause pain in joints?
Posted by Jenn |
Last Reply September 29, 2009
at 14:47
Started September 26, 2009 at 03:23 |
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I have been dealing with MRSA for YEARS. I am talking 5+. In the last two years, the pain in my lower back is almost unbearable. I usually take a month to finish the lg'st bottle of Advil. I have tried to get help from Dr's but they dont know what is going on. I went to a pain specialist and even had epidurals in my back. Nothing helped and I stopped. I have battled dependancy on narcotic pain killers. I stop taking them when I feel like I "need" them. Now that you know the extent of my pain, can MRSA cause this pain? Do I have the infection in my joints now? Remember, I have had this pain for around 2 years and I am 31 years old with no outside reason for pain. I have also had an RA test and several others that I cant remember. I have active facial MRSA right now. When I mention to a Dr that I have been battling MRSA, they never seem to think it is a big deal. |
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is it possiable to have both
Posted by mongoose22p |
Last Reply September 28, 2009
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Started September 26, 2009 at 03:23 |
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ca and ha i was wondering if that can be |
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Observations about MRSA
Posted by InArizona |
Last Reply September 26, 2009
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Started September 5, 2009 at 19:52 |
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Here are a few observations I've noticed: A boil will form and it feels like something is 'digging' in the infected area, like the body is rejecting a hard particle. Then when the boil erupts there is this super-bright green pus glob that doesn't look like normal pus. It tends to stay intact even when pressure is applied to it. After that bright-green glob comes out, the boil starts to heal rapidly and recovery starts--usually within the hour, the fever breaks. I've had a few outbreaks within the past month and every one has had these weird super-bright dayglow green pus globs. Before I started the antibiotics, I even had bright green mucus coming out when I would blow my nose and I could smell the infection colonizing in my nose. I've learned not to disturb the nose during those times by not blowing too hard or picking at any hardened mucus on the interior. I had noticed that eating raw garlic helps with the infection and seems to speed up healing. I rea... read more |
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Is it possible to have mrsa for years?
Posted by herewegoagain |
Last Reply September 26, 2009
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Started August 27, 2009 at 08:13 |
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In spring of 2006 I was in an accident which had me waking up (the following morning) to see an IV in my hand that appeared on the verge of a severe infection. Rather than stay and discuss the hospital's lack of cleanliness, I literally pulled tubes etc., and got outta Dodge. In Spring of 2007, I attempted to squeeze a large pimple on my neck. I realized, after feeling the pain, that the 'pimple' was probably more inclined to be a small boil, although I've never experienced a boil in my life. I went to emergency, was treated and swabbed and sent home. Part of my treatment was to attend the hospital twice daily for 3-4 days for IV antibiotics. After the night IV treatment on day one, I found that the skin around the IV shunt was infected. I removed the shunt and did not return to the hospital. I have have breakouts approx ever 6 months, and I have been attempting to stay on top of things through sea salt and soap mixtures, hydrogen peroxide, keeping the pimple/bo... read more |
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mrsa in aorta
Posted by WarVet |
Last Reply September 25, 2009
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Started August 20, 2009 at 04:59 |
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I developed mrsa after open heart surgery. A week after the surgery I was released back home only to return with stabbing pain and difficulty in breathing. I was diagnosed with mrsa and had surgery that day to relieve the pressure around my heart. I was put on Cubicin because my mrsa was resistant to Vanco. That was may of 2008, since then I have had several surgeries to debride the area and also to remove the wires holding my sternum together.Also, every time that I finish a course of antibiotics the mrsa is back within a month, usually in my chest area. In March of this year I went to the ER with stabbing pain under my left armpit, it was an aortic anurism and I had to have open heart surgery to correct it. They found mrsa inside my aorta that didnt show up on any scans previously.About a month after this surgery I felt the same pain and again went into the hospital to find out that I had a second anurism just below where the first one was. They sent me to the Cleveland Clinic to ... read more |
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questions about cross contamination
Posted by Carrie |
Last Reply September 25, 2009
at 11:53
Started September 19, 2009 at 05:50 |
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I moved in with my roommate about a month before he had surgery. I knew at that time that I had staph. Unfortunately, I didn't realize this was MRSA, for over all these years of chronic infections, MRSA was never mentioned, nor did I tap into the right resources to find this out myself or at least the possibility. Anyway, moving on. 3 days after returning home his incision became infected and he was hospitalized for another week, on Vancomycin IVs, then sent home to continue this for another 3 weeks... I visited him in the hospital a couple of times during both stays. The first time I visited him on the second hospitalization I stopped by the nurse's station and asked permission to enter his room, specifically I asked if it was appropriate for me to just go in. The nurse said sure, go ahead and thanks for asking. There were no gloves, gown, mask at that time. The next time I went, they had the door posted with instructions to use these precautions. When the home health care... read more |
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acne like sores
Posted by T |
Last Reply September 24, 2009
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Started September 23, 2009 at 02:16 |
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Does any one else get acne like sores all over all the time? I had an abcess on my neck It was lanced and drained and I thought it had healed. Now there are a bunch of little red bumps around the area. I also have,face,back and shoulder "acne" I am 34 so I should be past that. It has definetly gotten worse in the last couple of years. Help I am so embarrassed. |
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