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Can you get mrsa from injesting blood from cpr
Posted by Tana |
Last Reply May 20, 2009
at 14:30
Started May 19, 2009 at 14:19 |
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I went to visit my mom out of state and she had had surgery and was home for less than 2 months. I was having coffee with her and her artery burst open near her heart and she was bleeding heavly fro her mouth and nose and I did CPR and injested her blood, despite cpr she died in my arms. I was told by my sister that in the hospital she had mrsa and CDif? Since then I have had Mrsa infections at least 5-6 times and some near fatal that kept healing and then traveling through my body.Could I have gotten MRSA from doing cpr and injesting my mother blood.I feel like I am losing all hope and have become afraid of dying from this.Had to have surgery to as I say Scramble egg my rear end to break up a traveling mrsa band.At this point I have to have a sense of humor,but its really taking its toll on me.IV's of Cubicin everyday for 30 min seems to be my last resort to fight this.God help us all. |
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This is to correct MISINFORMATION
Posted by LindaA |
Last Reply May 20, 2009
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Started May 19, 2009 at 16:48 |
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I must speak up and correct RUTH who responded to Ryan. She stated that Licorice was a deep penetrating antibiotic. THIS IS NOT CORRECT. Though Licorice can be helpful in combination with other herbs for infections, because it is an anti-inflammatory, it is not an antibiotic. Specifically, it is an Expectorant, Demulcent, anti-inflammatory, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-spasmodic, and a mild laxative. It is mainly used in bronchial problems such as bronchitis and coughs in general. It is also used to treat peptic ulcers, as well as gastritis and ulcers in general. Echinacea does have anti-microbial properties, and is a useful herb when combined with the correct combination of herbs to treat your specific problem. So in order for it to be effective for MRSA, it would need to be combined with other anti-microbial, and antiseptic herbs. And it needs to be taken internally to recieve it's optimal qualities. Chamomile is also the type of herb that is useful in any combination of herbs f... read more |
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spine surgery after previous MRSA infection
Posted by Likea |
Last Reply May 17, 2009
at 01:24
Started May 16, 2009 at 17:15 |
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About 2 years ago I got MRSA after having MOHS surgery to remove skin cancer from my arm and nose. The arm became infected first (within 24 hours). The doctor put me on Cipro and took a culture of the pus. It came back CA-MRSA. I was put on oral Doxycycline and Rifampin and Mupirocin ointment and the arm eventually cleared. Then my nose became infected and I went on another round of the antibiotics. I did go see an infectious disease specialist and he told me to always assume that I was a carrier. He advised not to have any elective surgery. So there went my eventual plans for some cosmetic procedures :) To date I haven't had any more reoccurences. I was just diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis in my neck and I have an appt with a neurosurgeon this coming week. I know that surgery will be my only option since my spinal cord is being flattened. I know I will need disc removed at one or two levels and then either fusion or artificial disc replacement. I am SO worried a... read more |
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Do I have it still?
Posted by Steve V. |
Last Reply May 16, 2009
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Started April 20, 2009 at 19:47 |
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September of 08 I had a pimple on my chin that my doctor (a GP) called folliculitis. Antibiotics, went away. 2 weeks after the regimen was over I had another on the back of my neck. Same thing. November was near navel, January came in as a "felon" infection next to the fingernail. I've always been treated with the "free" antibiotics. My doctor assures me it's not MRSA and has never tested. I could tell a week before an outbreak when the inside of my nose would become sore and the mucus would become thicker. The last three months have brought small felons that go away and one large pimple on the neck that disappeared (thankfully). All these symptoms are new to me at 40 and otherwise healthy and screened for immune disorders. I have been taking mega doses of vitamin - C but should I switch doctors or try harder to insist on an antibiotic more specific to MRSA? |
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Staphaseptic
Posted by Joe |
Last Reply May 16, 2009
Started December 9, 2008 at 02:32 |
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I just started using Staphaseptic on my wound last night and I really think its helping speed up the healing. My question is: Can I use it on my 5 month old baby in case a see a suspicious-looking pimple? I know the label states to consult physician, but does anybody here have any experience with this? Thanks |
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monolaurin is effective against staph
Posted by ruth |
Last Reply May 15, 2009
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Started May 13, 2009 at 14:24 |
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Monolaurin (derived from coconut oil) works directly on the envelope of the virus. By disrupting the lipid bilayer of the virus, Monolaurin inactivates the virus by preventing attachment (absorption) to susceptible host cell walls. This prevents the uncoating of viruses needed for replication and infection. Monolaurin is effective against yeast and fungi, staphylococcus aureus (staph) and streptococcus agalactiae (strep), chlamydia trachomatis, candidaalbicans, giardia lamblia, ringworm, H. pylori and gonorrhea. In studies performed at the Respiratory Virology Branch, Centers for Disease Control, Monolaurin was shown to remove all measurable infectivity against the following RNA and DNA viruses: Herpes Simplex 1 and 2 Epstein-Barr Bronchitis Influenza Respiratory Syncytial Virus Rubeola Newcastle's Cytomegalovirus Directions A therapeutic dose of monolaurin is generally 1800mg to 2400mg per day. Side-Effects Monolaurin is non-toxic and listed in GRA... read more |
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moxifloxin
Posted by Jim Harper |
Last Reply May 13, 2009
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Started May 13, 2009 at 21:32 |
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Are there any class action lawsuits for the drug? I was given this drug and had 11 of the serious side effects. I am still having after effects from this drug and cannot find an attorney in Texas to touch it. Is there anyone else who had severe side effects from this drug? |
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ha-mrsa in canada
Posted by doug |
Last Reply May 8, 2009
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Started April 19, 2009 at 06:41 |
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Hello All, I was diagnosed with ha-mrsa about two years ago, and since then I have been on different antibiotics.This really p$%#s me off because in my case, it was contacted through a hospital environment.The fact that the doctor's and nursing staff still to this day do not practice proper procedures under cdc guidelines when handling patients only makes it worse for me.My question: Why has the canadian govt let this go on so long, knowing fully that this will cost taxpayers millions if not billions in added medical care costs? Also, because mrsa is an infectious disease, is it not supposed to get the same treatment under the law for knowingly transmitting a disease? The fact remains that everytime I go back to the hospital, I am treated like a leper, because I am now flagged in the medical system as a carrier even though they had treated me.I would like to know or if anyone here knows of class action suits against any hospitals or the canadian medical society or the canadian gov'... read more |
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reoccurring mrsa need advice
Posted by Michelle |
Last Reply May 7, 2009
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Started March 19, 2009 at 04:30 |
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hi my name is michelle and i just had my second child a month ago. i have had two c-sections and after my first i had a severe mrsa infection in my incision and uterus. i was on bactrim for 5 months and decided my dr was an idiot so i stopped treatment. My water broke at 32 weeks into my 2nd preg. because i had mrsa and strep b in my amnio fluid-had an emer. c-section and after that i tested negative on all mrsa cultures. 1 week later they found mrsa in my urine and vaginal cultures. i am very sick and on 1000mg of oral vancomycin a day.im anemic and underweight and i have bloody stools. im only 18 and very scared. any advise will be much appreciated |
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Six months
Posted by Calene in Alaska |
Last Reply May 6, 2009
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Started May 3, 2009 at 11:39 |
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It has been six months since Lucinda pased. |
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Post-op
Posted by Freeforester |
Last Reply May 3, 2009
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Started May 2, 2009 at 20:55 |
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An elderly friend of ours had a hysterectomy because of a small cancer in December 2008. They noticed her liver was a bit "lumpy". She has had many blood tests, and they can't decide what is wrong, but say they have found a hiatus hernia and a varicose vein in the same area. She is now on 2 medications, is breathless, and they say her kidneys have deteriorated. Her cancer checks are clear, and before the op she was fit, had no other problems at all. We are very concerned, could it be MRSA, if not, what is it? |
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Oprah and DR. Oz
Posted by Kim |
Last Reply April 30, 2009
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Started April 29, 2009 |
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Did anyone watch the Oprah show today? Dr. Oz was on and they were discussing MRSA. HE explained what MRSA was and how it grows. He made a statement that made me a little worried. He said that when you are undiagnosed, but being treated for an "infection" and usually it is the wrong antibiotic, you are only feeding the MRSA. IF that is the case, I was on the wrong antibiotic for months. This is really scary. |
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oil of oregano help anyone?
Posted by terri |
Last Reply April 29, 2009
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Started April 18, 2009 at 22:19 |
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My daughter has had MRSA for over a year...been on vanco iv and so on off and on still will not completely cleared up. Ny neighbor said oil of oregano is showing promising results anyone heard about this? |
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MRSA in mouth
Posted by Kim |
Last Reply April 29, 2009
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Started April 26, 2009 at 17:41 |
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I posted about two weeks ago explaining that I had what I thought was a tooth ache for months. Long story short, the abcess was MRSA. Two days ago, I had three teeth removed as part of my treatment as well as being on clyndamiacin for almost a month now. ON the other side of my mouth,on my gum where there is a missing tooth, I just discovered a little bump. It doesnt hurt and isnt oozing pus like the other abcess did. Could this be MRSA? I will call my Infectious Disease doctor tomorrow, but for now, I would like your opinions. I am still in pain even after the extractions of my teeth. THe pain is in the same area and now has spread across my whole face. THanks for you help Kim |
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Farnesol and xylitol break down staph biofilm
Posted by ruth |
Last Reply April 26, 2009
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Started April 26, 2009 at 14:54 |
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Elecampane active ingredients include sesquiterpenes (farnesol). farnesol is also know for its ability to kill the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (also known as ‘golden staph’), Farnesol has been show by Masakao, et al. (2005) to break down this biofilm this kills the bacteria, thus creating a ‘way through’ the biofilm and helping to destroy it and the S. aureus bacteria at the same time. Staphylococcus aureus discharges various toxins and enzymes that injure the skin, and forms a biofilm from fibrin fiber and glycocalyx (a gelatinous polysaccharide and/or polypeptide outer covering). This material produced by the bacteria forms the biofilm. The biofilm is important for adhesion of the bacteria to the skin and for resistance to anti-microbial agents (Masakoa et al., 2005). Farnesol however has been show by Masakao, et al. (2005) to break down this biofilm this kills thie bacteria, thus creating a ‘way through’ the biofilm and helping to destroy it and the S. ... read more |
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Xylitol TO WASH AWAY STAPH
Posted by ruth |
Last Reply April 25, 2009
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Started April 25, 2009 at 20:54 |
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10% solution of Xylitol with distilled water to clear the nose of bacteria. Xylitol washes away both strep and staph. 20% solution of Xylitol with distilled water for the small pimples. You might try it on the large boils I don't know if that works just know it works on the small ones. There is about 30 years of research on this sugar. Xlear.Inc has a nose spray with xylitol in it and is the fastest selling item in health food stores for the year of 2004. Please study the research. Some web pages for Xylitol are: www.nasal-xylitol.com www.xylitol.net www.xylitol.com |
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Thanks
Posted by workinprogress |
Last Reply April 20, 2009
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Started April 4, 2009 at 21:44 |
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Thanks for getting rid of the spammers sorry if i was in a pissy mood I get that way at times and with spammers all the time Greg |
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Long-term effects of MRSA
Posted by Deb |
Last Reply April 8, 2009
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Started December 21, 2005 at 21:22 |
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What are the long-term effects of this infection? Can it cross the brain barrier? |
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It took 17yrs to get diagnosed with MRSA.
Posted by Donna |
Last Reply April 7, 2009
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Started February 20, 2009 at 03:34 |
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I will be 36 years old soon and I have been battling MRSA for 22 years. At the age of 14, I suffered an extremely severe burn on my right leg that extended from my knee to my hip. Naturally, this burn required extreme medical attention to include an ER visit and skin graphs. It was approx. a year after that burn i discovered a very irritating boil like lesion. My Mother took me to the doctor only to be told that it was pretty much nothing. In the years to follow, I would experience more and more of these lesions in different areas only to have them finally become localized in my left arm pit and in my legs.After the birth of my son at the age of 21, they engulfed both creases of my legs at the groin area. Again, I consulted numerous drs, even my OBGYN. The only explanation I ever got was ingrown hair follicle, infected lymph nodes, or infected hair follicles. Was given countless antibiotics but nothing ever worked. Oddly enough, approx. 5 yrs. ago, I carried my second child... read more |
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mrsa meningitis
Posted by michelle |
Last Reply April 1, 2009
at 17:57
Started March 31, 2009 at 16:01 |
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my five week old son has mrsa related meningitis. has anyone ever heard of this or recovered from it? |
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