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11 WEEK OLD BABY WITH RECURRENT MRSA
Started by JANE SIMONS |
Posted: December 16, 2009 at 22:43 | |
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Our baby boy has been diagnosed with MRSA. He is on Clindamycin and baths of hibiscrub and bactroban nasal cream. We think it is a result of mutated staph aureus skin infection. I am so scared of this and while my ID doctor says he will fix it - I keep reading and thinking this is impossible a) becuase of the fact this is our third infection, b) MRSA is methicilin resistant and its superbug nature means it can mutate into something else while we treat it with antibiotics. HELP.....can my son be healed for once and for good at this stage? Can he die from it? I am so scared I cant stop crying. Please email me any info: janeclairesimons@btinternet.com 15812
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Re: 11 WEEK OLD BABY WITH RECURRENT MRSA
Reply #1 by ruth |
Posted: December 17, 2009 at 03:13 | |
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Ask the doctor about breast feeding. Mother's milk has lots of good health in it. 15814
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Re: 11 WEEK OLD BABY WITH RECURRENT MRSA
Reply #2 by Pauly |
Posted: December 17, 2009 at 10:33 | |
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Jane: I'm so sorry to hear about your son's infection. One thing that has kept me going is the fact that I'm sick, not my children or grandchildren. It has to be devastating for you to watch your little guy suffer. I would suggest that you ask his doctor to do a D-test to see if the infection is Clindamycin resistant, if he hasn't already done so. Hopefully, it isn't & you will soon see improvement in your son's health. My prayers are w/ your son, you & your family. 15820
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Re: 11 WEEK OLD BABY WITH RECURRENT MRSA
Reply #3 by Nancy R |
Posted: December 17, 2009 at 14:21 | |
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Jane: I can feel the panic in your voice. Treating children, especially very young ones, is tricky. If your child is only being treated by a pediatrician, I think you should also be certain that an Infectious Disease specialist is also on board. Sometimes it takes both doctors working together to get the best results. ID's are the most up to date on medications and tests necessary for treating MRSA. It is their specialty.Frankly, there is no doctor more important than a good ID during this process. I'll pray for your son. I just breaks my heart. hugs, Nancy 15824
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Re: 11 WEEK OLD BABY WITH RECURRENT MRSA
Reply #4 by Mom in Calif |
Posted: December 17, 2009 at 16:33 | |
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Jane, I am sorry to read about your little one, it is terribly scary. Work with your doctor(s), but also work on both your baby's and your own immune system health. That means probiotics (yogurt, kefir, live cultures) plus vitamins, especially C; natural supplements such as high-allicin content garlic. MRSA works by disabling some of the mechanisms of the immune system and causing inflammation at the same time. Your baby needs great nutrition to help him begin to regain internal balance. If you are nursing, do the same for yourself - supplements, extra good foods. Start to replenish the good bacteria everyone needs to maintain digestion, skin integrity, resistance, etc. Your baby needs to have good bacteria in his system even while he is on antibiotics, because if he is a 'blank slate' the more aggressive bacteria which cause illness will continually move back in. MRSA is difficult to treat but not a death sentence for the vast majority. Everyone here either has it or has family that has it. 15827
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Re: 11 WEEK OLD BABY WITH RECURRENT MRSA
Reply #5 by ladyk |
Posted: December 17, 2009 at 18:12 | |
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Jane – I’m very sorry to learn of your little one’s struggle with MRSA. At three months old this infant is at risk - due to immature immune function. Therefore it is imperative to have child followed closely! As Mom you must take every measure to ensure child thrives and remains viable (able to grow). The good news is infection can be controlled. The bad news is some little ones have not faired so well once infected with MRSA. Crying is a good cathartic natural tendency for a time… but often ‘time’ plays a vitally important part in survival when we are speaking of pathogenic contagions in our youngest. Now it’s time to become knowledgeable about affliction so you are afforded understanding and proactive measures in which to take in making sure son is treated appropriately. I agree with Nancy… seek an Infectious Disease specialist to add to team of professionals. As well pass all extended measures of care by Pediatrician due to the fragility of this little one. Be sure child maintains suckling impulse, and takes nourishment. If he stops, get him in to see physician directly. Avoid dehydration. Watch his temps! If diarrhea occurs get him in to see physician directly as this is often due to acquired C-diff which is a complication of antibiotic therapy, unaddressed this will put child at further risk. Mom in Calif has offered good suggestion of kefir to curb this complication – pass by Pediatrician first. Please provide as much information as possible... when you say ‘third infection’ are we speaking of lesion outbreaks? What antibiotics has he been on? Are we sure he has been diagnosed MRSA? Or was it MSSA? *Since child is on Clindamycin (antibiotic) and it is known to fall to ‘inducible resistance’ once taken, yes you should discuss D-testing with ordering physician. Where on child's body are lesions presenting? Was culture taken from lesion? Did this male child under go circumcision before hospital discharge home? Be aware MRSA is a human contagion, meaning drainage from lesions is capable of infecting other sites about his little body, and others as well. Use precautions to avoid cross contaminating bacteria. Jane, you are not alone, and certainly not the only Mom who has faced this issue. We are here to help you in whatever way we can. A note of caution… use a discerning mind when evaluating all methods of care for your infant. You can only do this by becoming knowledgeable about affliction. By what you have written he is on common ‘topical’ care protocol. Please keep us informed. Best wishes. We are praying for you and yours. ladyk 15832
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