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Ear Infection
Posted by Timi |
Last Reply August 17, 2010
at 16:30
Started August 17, 2010 at 13:28 |
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hello there. I've found this forum a most rewarding discovery and have learned so much from it. But i now caught an ear bug 6 days back which has caused my ear to be completely blocked deep inside and just in front of the ear drum. the nurse who saw me said the ear was 'too dry'. she recommended warm olive oil for two days to loosen the wax and then Locorten (a corticosteroid i have no intention of using, as it isn't curative) two days later. this was on Saturday 14/08/10. By Monday, no change; so i changed to warm coconut oil. Still the wax has refused to budge, but i have been able to peel off some scab from the orifice. I suspect a fungal infection. Will garlic (raw or in oil form) help, and if so how? is it safe to apply it to the wax? Thanks Timi |
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US MRSA LAWSUITS
Posted by RANDY J |
Last Reply August 16, 2010
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Started December 7, 2005 at 17:04 |
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US MRSA Lawsuits Started by Randy J Posted: December 7, 2005 at 16:45 I'm 58 and acquired deep wound MRSA following low back fusion with steel support, in florida. I've looked all over the internet and can not find any info on successful or unsuccessful lawsuits or settlements on MRSA contracting/treatments. Would you or families post your/their legal experience on this subject. Thanks - Still on Vanco via IV after 8 weeks.. Randy |
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Confused
Posted by Nan |
Last Reply August 16, 2010
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Started August 16, 2010 at 02:19 |
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I was diagnosed with MSRA back in April 2010...was given the bactrim antibotics, then given another one to take for 3 months after to make sure it was out of my system. I am 33 yrs old, and I feel like I am 80. my dr did blood work on me, he thinks I have RA. my hands, arms, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet are killing me, he thinks that because its symetrical. I have a low grade fever every night. I did notice a sore this morning "appear" on my stomach. without changing my diet, I have lost 27lbs, I have noticed hair loss. I am just tired of hurting!!! nothing I do helps at all. any help would be great. I am so glad I found this website! there is a ton of information on here..I am going to continue to read now. |
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MRSA
Posted by andrew |
Last Reply August 13, 2010
Started August 7, 2010 at 01:25 |
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So i contracted mrsa after having sex with a new partner , been dealing with it for 8 months now, been on rimampfin and bactrim since being on these drugs my mouth seems to stay dry and my tongue feels weird .. also i was also diagnosed with sebboreah on face .. has any one else experienced these problems ? |
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MRSA and muscle aches
Posted by momof3 |
Last Reply August 11, 2010
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Started July 30, 2010 at 04:55 |
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I was diagnosed with MRSA almost 3 weeks ago. I was given bactrim but had an allergic reaction. Was then perscribed Doxycycline which I will be done with tomorrow. My problem is that during the time before I was diagnosed and dealing with my absess (walnut sized pocket under my arm full of puss) and up to right now my shoulder and arm are in constant achy pain. The worst is my bicep - I still do not have sull use of my arm. Typing sends aches up my arm. Is this from the MRSA? Is it eating away at my muscles? What can I do? |
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Heart Beating Fast? Hurts when I Breath.
Posted by Uxmal |
Last Reply August 10, 2010
at 21:47
Started August 7, 2010 at 18:56 |
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Hello everyone. i'm posting this topic because I'm not sure what is causing my heart beat a little faster than usual. Last night before i went to bed everything seemed fine. However, it was really cold & breeze Outside. I left the window open then i fell asleep.. Plus i had the fan on(i dont know why i did! the air was cold) But anywho.. when People have MRSA suffer from weird or painful Heart problems? has anyone been through this before? PS: i did research online that sometimes when we sleep, we move our bodies in very uncomfortable positions.. like we twist them in a very bad way but we can't feel it because we're asleep. But then Again, My heart has been beating fast, the pain already stopped when i breath, But does it have to do anything with MRSA? I changed my Diet for about two weeks, a tough Diet.. the Break outs and the fatigue has been decreased a lot. my joints on my legs dont hurt anymore...but if it persists.. i have to go to the Dr. ASAP o_o if anyo... read more |
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Fatigue and MRSA
Posted by lori |
Last Reply August 9, 2010
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Started July 30, 2010 at 22:08 |
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I got my first MRSA sores at the end of June 2010. My sores are healing well, but I am still overwhelmingly fatigued. I sleep 10 hrs per day and lack energy. Many of my friends/family are wondering why my energy is not coming back. When should I expect to have enough energy to go back to work? I've been off for 5 weeks and would like to go to work in Sept. thanks, Lori PS. I'm going to take my first garlic bath tonight |
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MRSa
Posted by andrew |
Last Reply August 9, 2010
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Started August 8, 2010 at 02:35 |
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has anyone else experienced sebboreah with there mrsa and white toungue from antibiotics...? |
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acne and garlic baths
Posted by abcdeb |
Last Reply August 9, 2010
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Started August 7, 2010 at 16:03 |
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I’ve been troubled with acne for about the past six months or so (about three months after my last lesion, whatever that was). They’re “whiteheads” – my face, back, upper arms, thighs, and even places you’d never expect – three on my breast, for example. Who gets acne on their breast???? I NEVER had acne like this before my last lesion. Sometimes, I’ll have six on my face at one time! They seem to come in cycles. Had a blood test for hormonal levels – all normal. Also, just for details, had a hysterectomy a few months before the last lesion (thank goodness the hysterectomy was a complete success - had the hysterectomy in August, 2009, the last lesion at the beginning of November), but still have my ovaries. Went to two dermatologists who both said it was not related to MRSA, even though we never knew if I truly had MRSA (although because of these lab results, I probably did). Had one cultured (thank you, Ladyk) and here is what it said…Quantity: Rare (space) Staphylococcus ... read more |
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can a M.R.S.A. staph carrier get disability?
Posted by Jay Hamilton |
Last Reply August 9, 2010
at 14:35
Started December 28, 2007 at 09:17 |
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I'm writing this to let people know more about this fatal bacterial infection. I know to some it's just bothersome, but 3 Years ago. I was diagnosed with staph in arm close to my wrist. within two weeks it traveled to my nose, but went away in my arm. Unfortunately once staph enters your nose there it will stay. Even if you get better. It's very hard to get rid of. And yet again before I started to feel like my old self. It came back. This time it was diagnosed mrsa staph. I was told while i had these constant outbreaks I was not going to be able to work, This it won't go away so i've been sitting here with a 6month old child which i love dearly and my soon to be wife (when we can afford to get married) for 3 months without a check of any kind. After seeing a ears,nose,and throat specialist. I was even more upset.He was the one that informed me i could get rid of the mrsa staph bacteria in my nose. He went to tell me many people carry the mrsa or common staph bacteria in there nose,... read more |
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new w/ probable mrsa infection
Posted by educateME |
Last Reply August 7, 2010
at 19:31
Started August 7, 2010 at 18:21 |
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new here. read forum guidelines. was hoping to find a thread for newcomers like me so i wouldn't have to start a new topic. but need to be on this forum because i feel very alone and scared. about me: i am a physical therapist assistant and work in an the outpatient rehab department at my local hospital. the building i work in is outside the main hospital. i just turned 46. i am healthy except have genital herpes for the past 18 years that is very well controlled with preventative acyclovir. current situation: was in key largo. laying on hammock with my boyfriend. i felt like what was a mosquito bite on my right buttock. said, "i got bit, we better go inside." the next day we both got tattoos. that night the "bite" turned into a flaming, red, swollen, painful mess that was about the size of my whole hand. i went to the hospital that i work at but not the ER. i first went to occupational health because i am an employee there. the PA looked at my buttock and s... read more |
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MRSA without blood culture?
Posted by NeedAnswers |
Last Reply August 7, 2010
at 15:27
Started July 25, 2010 at 03:46 |
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I had lap band surgery almost 2 months ago. I continue to have infection at my incision site, despite having used zithromax & clindomycin, as well as granulation tissue coming through the incision. My surgeon just told me at the last visit that he believes I have MRSA & have most likely have had it the whole time. I asked if he would be doing blood work to confirm it. He said that it was not necessary since he was treating it as MRSA anyway with the clindomycin. The Dr. didn't even give me any information about MRSA, much less explain how I should handle it. I have small children at home & am very concerned with their safety. My question is...Is it actually necessary to have blood work done when MRSA is suspected? I'm just wondering if this Dr. is worried about hurting his practice's reputation as well as the hospital where he performed the surgery. |
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mrsa and relationships
Posted by Luis |
Last Reply August 6, 2010
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Started August 6, 2010 at 16:10 |
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just got diagnosed with mrsa today. my girlfriend is staying in california and i was set to move there next year sometime. now that im diagnosed with this, i've come more to peace with prayer and finding this site, but im terrified of giving it to her. how contagious is mrsa? i mean i know its very contagious, but the spot is below my knee, will any other interactions put her in a position of contracting this? holding hands, hugging, kissing. hope this doesnt sound like im trying to find out if we can sleep together since she's a virgin and we're not trying to do anything til we're married but as far as still having a normal relationship, is it possible? |
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Garlic with Bob Anderson
Posted by ladyk |
Last Reply August 6, 2010
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Started January 10, 2010 at 16:34 |
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To the forum… As I mentioned some time back, I’d be putting up information concerning garlic… finally it’s up. As you all know I’m very selective and after much research I believe I’ve found a very good source and unique perspective concerning garlic to share with all of you. You can find a portion of this interesting and educational write up on http://webpages.charter.net/mrsa.america_beyond/index.html under the drop down menu top right entitled ‘Supplements’. I’d also like to introduce this document’s author to forum – Mr. Bob Anderson will be coming onto forum to assist us in learning all we can concerning the properties of garlic. Please help him to feel at home. Ask the million questions. ladyk Welcome Bob! |
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New, qdmitted from ER and scared
Posted by MommaBear |
Last Reply August 6, 2010
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Started July 31, 2010 at 08:36 |
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Hi I stumbled on this forum yesterday and today was admitted for cellulitis two days after having a boil lanced. The ID will be in tomorrow so I hope at least have the results from the boil but may not yet have blood results. Everyone is of course assuming mrsa and they have me on vancomycin. So my question is this - am I likely to need long term antibiotic infusions or is it two courses of Vcin and home with a couple prescriptions? I realize nobody has a crystal ball but has anyone here dealt with that? I'm a 39 year old healthy weekend warrior type with two boys. Sorry if typos or bad grammar, it's 3:30 am and I'm typing on my phone from the hospital room. |
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timing of hardware removal
Posted by terri |
Last Reply August 5, 2010
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Started August 2, 2010 at 20:49 |
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approx. two weeks after having a plate and pins placed for a fracture to my fifth metatarsal (mid-shaft) I developed cellulitis and hospitalized for three days after the culture came back positive for MRSA. Currently at home with IV Cubicin. The orthopedist has told me the hardware must be removed but can't tell me when. The IDD gives me the impression it should be done ASAP and I would prefer to get it over with instead of waiting until I'm "healed up" and then going through another surgery. Have not been able to find a standard protocol for correct timing and hope someone has some answers? Additionally I had 6 dental implants placed 6 months ago-is this another potential problem? I would appreciate any help or advice from someone who has been through this. |
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Staph...MRSA
Posted by Heather |
Last Reply August 5, 2010
at 16:01
Started March 13, 2010 at 17:10 |
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I have a 2 and a half year old daughter and she has been battling staph infection for over a year. The first incident was when I was changing her diaper and saw a red bump...looked almost like a pimple. A few days later it was inflammed and came to a head. The size of the knot underneath the skin was a little bigger than a quarter. This bump was located on her private area. I took her to the doctor, they informed me that it was staph (a form a MRSA) He told me there are many different types of MRSA.THey put her on cream as well as bactrim. Well she has had it 7 times since then.(In a about a year span) It went from her private..to her butt..to the outside of her leg(3 bumps that time) back to her private area now she has 2 on her legs again and 1 more in coming back on her butt. They are like boils. They inflamm, get a head, and rupture. It is very painful for her. Just as painful for me I think being a mother and watching my daughter go through this at such a young age. I took her... read more |
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Ear infection/Mastoiditis with MRSA
Posted by Ali |
Last Reply August 4, 2010
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Started January 11, 2006 at 19:19 |
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I am a 30 year old otherwise healthy female, mother of a 4-yr-old & 2-yr-old. In November I got hit out of the blue with a terrible ear infection, which was intensely painful. After a few weeks of multiple anitbiotics(both pills and drops) with no improvement, a culture was finally done on the discharge coming from my middle ear, and I was diagnosed as having the dreaded MRSA. Now, after having been on Zyvox 600mg BID for over a month, my ear pain is gone, and I've got some hearing back, but am totally zapped of energy. Also, I now have pain that comes and goes from my mastoid bone, as well as some lingering dizziness, which I'm not sure is because of my middle ear infection or because of the Zyvox. A recent CT scan showed that my mastoid is infected, so my ENT put a tube in my ear, and am on the Zyvox for another 2 weeks. If I'm not better clinically(he's not saying anything about a follow-up CT scan?!), then I'm probably going to have mastoid surgery. I've also seen an infec... read more |
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Roommate disclosure
Posted by Grace |
Last Reply August 4, 2010
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Started August 3, 2010 at 22:51 |
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My roommate of a few months disclosed to me upon moving in that she was bi-polar and on medication. I said that was fine as long as she stayed on her meds or had a note from her doc saying she didn't need them. Things have been fine until she started developing severe acne and announced she was discontinuing her meds as they were the cause. I reminded her of our agreement and she told me that she had MRSA so she needed to take care of her skin. Now that I have been researching this disease I am so mad! She moved into my home with this communicable disease without telling us, and I have a fifteen year old and a pregnant nineteen year old!!!! She paid rent for this month and I have already given that to the landlord but my instinct is to pay her back anyway and ask her to leave immediately. We dont have a formal rent agreement, but I doubt seriously a judge would expect me to let her stay, especially in light of the fact that at the moment she has open sores which she can't kee... read more |
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compromised immune system MRSA
Posted by tired of it all |
Last Reply August 4, 2010
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Started July 18, 2010 at 19:45 |
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I am a 48 yr old woman, who has had her share of being ill. 2 heart attacks, cancer, spleenectomy, chronic infections. Well i had 2 surgeries on May 31, 2010 one for sinuses and the other for possible oral cancer re-occuring. Turns out my cancer has returned so went in for another surgery on the 15th of july, 2010 to remove more tissue and maybe avoid chemo. Well,,,, while i was in there they cultured me and put a sign up on my door that said i have mrsa. so now i wait to hear if there was any more cancer cells in this recent surgery...and i am really scared of this new mention of mrsa. the doctor's act like it is no big deal..but with a compromised immune system i reall y think it is. All they did was give me a piece of paper saying to take care of cleaning and good luck. One funny thing was when it was time for me to leave they sent in a different doctor, and i asked him are you discharging me ? He said and i quote, " if you feel you are well enough the... read more |
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