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Husband's MRSA
Started by Shelly B. |
Posted: December 5, 2009 | |
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We've been MRSA "free" for a couple months now (I don't believe it's gone... just waiting for him to sustain another injury). My past post explained that my husband's MRSA seems to be internally carried, as he has no external indications of infection. Interestingly, he did slip while hiking recently and hit the same knee that had the infection in it... it swelled, turned red, got hot - all the "normal" signs of MRSA returning. My posts make it sound like he stumbles around most of the time, but these "injuries" are the everyday bangs and bumps that most of us wouldn't even get a bruise from. Oddly enough, the infection didn't seem to progress. We applied heat (suggested by the Dr. to increase circulation) - good advice? The following morning, his knee actually looked better. The day after that = normal knee :) He's been using Hibiclens and I have been disinfecting (I found a Lysol-like spray at a local janitorial supply house... it kills EVERYTHING according to the label... good stuff!). My question now is - what advice do you have about KEEPING him infection free? Foods he should eat? Vitamins I should sneak into his coffee in the mornings? We aren't doing any nutritional therapy right now and I would like to start some. 15697
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Re: Husband's MRSA
Reply #1 by ladyk |
Posted: December 5, 2009 at 05:04 | |
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Shelly B. - I recall your post and was able to dig up a copy of my reply back to you... not sure if you got this post reply, as there was an unfortunate occurrence where many posts were deleted? You wrote: ["The Dr. has basically said that it has to be starting externally and we are just not noticing. I am not sure I believe that. Is it possible to carry MRSA internally?"] The link below will confirm 'your' gut feeling is correct. Here's a thought... perhaps MRSA is already within the body in dormant state and the impact trauma is enough to provide opportunity for bacteria to infect site. http://www.heraldandnews.com/articles/2006/10/27/news/local_news/local1.txt Has you husband been seen by an Infectious Disease specialist? I'm of the opinion he would benefit greatly by having MRI/bone scan. What lab work has he had... blood cultures, etc. ? How's he feeling generally? You can find my current immune support regimen at link below… Re: MRSA IN MY LUNGS Reply #4 by ladyk http://www.mrsa-forum-usa.com/index.asp?forumID=15666&subject=MRSA-IN-MY-LUNGS You might also find the following topic of interest… Prebiotics – Probiotics http://www.mrsa-forum-usa.com/index.asp?forumID=13998&subject=Prebiotics-Probiotics Hope this helps. ladyk PS Thanks for the smile... sneaking vitamins into his morning coffee~ You might tell him you're building him up to athlete status! 15699
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Re: Husband's MRSA
Reply #2 by Shelly B. |
Posted: December 17, 2009 at 14:49 | |
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Guess it's been awhile since I checked for replies...lol. Hubby seems to be doing well - no further infections after the last one in his knee (about 2 months ago). His energy level seems the same as always... I'm not saying he's running any marathons here, but he's not markedly lethargic or anything. We have not seen an infectious disease doctor - the Dr. we have seen at the local emergency clinic always seemed to treat the infections aggresively and thoroughly, so I never questioned the need to go beyond him. True... I don't agree with his theory as to why my husband gets MRSA internally... What are you thinking a scan would show? Is it possible to have pockets of infection that we don't know about? Gah... I feel so un-educated about all this sometimes :( I tried researching "internal MRSA" in the internet and EVERYTHING I found was based around infections that began as sores or external injuries... is it that rare to have it in the joints? 15825
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