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Nares PCR Negative
Started by Pauly |
Posted: January 12, 2010 at 14:25 | |
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I should be grateful for Dr Parada applying the test & the negative result. I'm not though because of what I know about the test & by the dr's own comments. A couple of times he stated, "if the results are correct." He told me he couldn't do another such test for a couple of weeks. I asked him to do a blood culture to confirm the negative result. He refused. It certainly was an opportune time to do one since it's been 3 weeks since my last antibiotic treatment. He placed me on a 42 day dose of Bactrim DS 2x for my sinus infection. This was surprising since he didn't have any labs to prove I still had a sinus infection. The PCR Nares he gave me was strictly for MRSA. He didn't even do a CBC to check on my WBC. My temp was taken but at 96.7, it hardly suggests any type of infection. (I have had low body temps since originally testing positve for MRSA, even w/ confirmed major infections & viruses). I had provided him w/ evidence that I had just finished 3 separate courses of antibiotics for the sinus infection w/o any blood work. In this day, prescribing antibiotics w/o a confirmed infection is not recommended. A nasal culture done after my 1st course did identify 2 bacteria, neither MRSA. If the antibiotics hadn't still been in my system, the nasal culture would have been sufficient to r/o MRSA from my sinuses. My suspicions rose after looking at which infections Bactrim DS is suggested for. Sinus infections aren't one of them. (Of course this doesn't mean it can't be used for them) Besides, I just finished a 10 day course of Bactrim 2x, along w/ Levaquin 1x, that he's admitting didn't clear up the infection but he has no labs to verify. I know I still have an infection but he didn't use an endoscope to verify it either. So once again I'm wondering if a dr is attempting to treat MRSA while denying I am infected w/ it. Interestingly, I showed him an area on my rt thigh which looks like a "spider bite." It's the size of a silver dollar, is beet red & painful to the touch. It's even painful when my pj's rub against it. He said it didn't look like MRSA. It was only a day old. After 3 doses of the Bactrim DS, there has been no improvement. I've had cellulitis a couple of times before & it started the same way each time. I'll keep an eye on it. I will also take the Bactrim DS for 6 weeks & see if any of my symptoms get better or disappear. Not much else I can do at this point. As he said, if the test is wrong the antibiotic may clear up any MRSA. I have taken this before but only in 10-14 doses. Thanks to all here that have listened to me & given me advice. I'll pop in to let you know how I'm doing. After this treatment, I am going to seek out an epidemiologist, if I'm not "cured." Take care. 16065
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Re: Nares PCR Negative
Reply #1 by Lois |
Posted: January 13, 2010 at 17:21 | |
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Oh Pauly, I just don't understand why a doctor would refuse a blood culture. I'm sorry. Bactrim for a sinus infection? Sinus infections are hard to get rid of and usually need a stronger antibiotic. I wonder what ladyk thinks about this. I wish we had a doctor or nurse to give their "inside opinion" on this also. Take care dear. Lois 16069
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Re: Nares PCR Negative
Reply #2 by Garlicmeister Bob |
Posted: January 13, 2010 at 22:31 | |
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Please excuse me for butting in but I have some information you might find helpful. I am not a doctor and cannot give any medical advice, all I can do is talk about the properties of garlic and let people and their doctors decide what to do, if anything. I am an ordinary person and have learned that crushed raw garlic can kill staph and am trying to make this information available to other ordinary people to use as they see fit if at all. A modern herbal use of garlic is to use the fumes of crushed raw natural garlic to kill bacteria, including staph. One way that works is to put some crushed raw garlic up close to the nose and breathe in the fumes. The fumes will kill any bacteria in the area. Those allergic to garlic should not use garlic in any form. Another way herbalists use crushed raw garlic is to add it to a little warm water, swirl it around to let it mix and then screen out all particulate matter , put the water in a neti pot and irrigate their sinuses in the traditional manner. If you are not allergic to garlic and decide to try breathing in the fumes or using the neti pot, I would to hear the results of your attempts and would ask you to post your comments here. 16085
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Re: Nares PCR Negative
Reply #3 by Diane |
Posted: January 15, 2010 at 20:28 | |
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Pauly, my advice to you is find another Doctor. I have spent the last 37 years trying to find out why I have continued sinus infection/surgeries. Finally, after many doctors, found a tooth underneath my sinus had a root canal when I was 12 and has been infected since, causing all the sinus problems. The oral surgeon, upon pulling the tooth, refused to culture the infection. I still have infection in the jaw bone since we don't know what germ we are fighting, too bad she would not listen. After years of antibiotics, that have destroyed my immune system, I have learned. If your doctor won't work with you, move on. Confident doctors listen to their patients. Your doc should not be prescribing antibiotics unless a culture or blood test shows infection. When you take antibiotics be sure to take probiotics, especially Saccharomyces Boulardii & Mos, plus Lactobacillus, Acidohlophis, etc. PLEASE FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR and save your health and much wasted time! 16098
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Re: Nares PCR Negative
Reply #4 by Diane |
Posted: January 15, 2010 at 20:32 | |
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Pauly, my advice to you is find another Doctor. I have spent the last 37 years trying to find out why I have continued sinus infection/surgeries. Finally, after many doctors, found a tooth underneath my sinus had a root canal when I was 12 and has been infected since, causing all the sinus problems. The oral surgeon, upon pulling the tooth, refused to culture the infection. I still have infection in the jaw bone since we don't know what germ we are fighting, too bad she would not listen. After years of antibiotics, that have destroyed my immune system, I have learned. If your doctor won't work with you, move on. Confident doctors listen to their patients. Your doc should not be prescribing antibiotics unless a culture or blood test shows infection. When you take antibiotics be sure to take probiotics, especially Saccharomyces Boulardii & Mos, plus Lactobacillus, Acidohlophis, etc. PLEASE FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR and save your health and much wasted time! Not a doctor but just learned the hard way. 16099
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