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Rincewind

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22. I've had MRSA

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Original post)

Sat Dec 7, 2019, 05:57 AM

Dec 2019

four times. Antibiotics will take care of it. I had leg infections, the last one they cut a chunk out of my left calf about the size of my hand. Took a while to heal and left a really gnarly scar. I had a fifth leg infection about a month and a half ago, but tested negative for MRSA. When I had the first infection back in 2013, the doctor said around 20% of people have MRSA on their skin, and all it needs is a small break in the skin at the wrong place and time to infect you.They have antibiotics now that can handle it, just be sure to take the whole course even if you start feeling better. Good luck.

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MRSA [View all] greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 OP

I had a friend who was taking pain killers which masked it. Turbineguy Dec 2019 #1

Science was never my strong suit either. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #10

My dear greatauntoftriplets... CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2019 #2

Thanks for the good wishes. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #11

Sorry to hear this. blm Dec 2019 #3

Sounds like your friend has been through quite a lot. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #12

Check out Vitamin C therapy voteearlyvoteoften Dec 2019 #4

I'm already dealing with an autoimmune disease. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #13

Had to have a thumb repaired several years ago and contracted MRSA in a "pin tract Atticus Dec 2019 #5

Wow, that sounds like a great way to infuse the antibiotics. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #14

That sounds hopeful. blm Dec 2019 #23

Colloidal silver is the only thing that's been proven to be effective against MRSA, but you'll in2herbs Dec 2019 #6

Is that the stuff that turns one's skin blue or blue-gray? yonder Dec 2019 #8

Yes, and the NIH considers it to be neither safe nor effective. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #9

Thanks for the info. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #17

Name one alternative medicine the NIH promotes. nt in2herbs Dec 2019 #27

Maybe there's a reason they don't promote it. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #35

Determining the reason(s) why the NIH does not promote alt med is necessary to understanding in2herbs Dec 2019 #39

You do you. I'm not messing with something that isn't based on careful scientific research The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #40

+++ still_one Dec 2019 #69

Yikes, that doesn't sound good! greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #16

Yeah, it's dangerous and doesn't cure anything. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #19

And your claim is based on personal experience? nt in2herbs Dec 2019 #28

No, it's based on medical research from the NIH. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2019 #34

When taken in massive overdoses and over a life time yes, you do get the Blue Man. But in2herbs Dec 2019 #26

Thanks, and for your comments in #39 too. yonder Dec 2019 #47

I have an autoimmune disease that no one's ever heard of. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #15

CBD oil is very effective in autoimmune situations and you don't need a marijuana card. nt in2herbs Dec 2019 #30

I have CBD cream to use on my knee. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #31

I so agree! MuseRider Dec 2019 #36

No Manuka Honey with high MGO has been studied also with positive results esp in lunasun Dec 2019 #57

Thanks for submitting the additional info. I use Manuka Honey for a lot of issues. Buy it in2herbs Dec 2019 #63

++The good stuff is expensive but yes other uses. I have never used it externally lunasun Dec 2019 #64

nasty shit. my sister was in a nursing home for years before she passed. mopinko Dec 2019 #7

That's so sad. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #18

Gosh, that's gotta be scary. Mersky Dec 2019 #20

Thanks for the suggestions and support. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #24

Regarding the use of antibiotics: WSSlover Dec 2019 #45

Oh, hey, am glad you brought this up Mersky Dec 2019 #48

It's difficult. Sometimes when they treat the MRSA you end up with C.diff. nt Laffy Kat Dec 2019 #54

Yes, thank you for bringing C.diff into the discussion Mersky Dec 2019 #62

I had it about 10 yrs ago and was hospitalized for about one week. No Vested Interest Dec 2019 #21

Thanks for sharing your experience. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #25

Hope you're well on the way to recovery, greataunt, and can soon put this behind you No Vested Interest Dec 2019 #50

The same to you! greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #52

I've had MRSA Rincewind Dec 2019 #22

You've really been through it! greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #29

As an Infusion Nurse... FarPoint Dec 2019 #32

Right now, I'm getting vancomycin and cefemime by IV. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #41

Two excellent drugs... FarPoint Dec 2019 #43

The vanco is taking about two hours so they're doing it even slower than you recommend. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #49

I have a MRSA client on vancomyacin now... FarPoint Dec 2019 #55

I will. Thanks for suggesting it. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #56

Please get well Gothmog Dec 2019 #33

Thanks! I'm working on it. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #37

I had MRSA under my armpits, both sides, it hurt really bad. lark Dec 2019 #38

I'm fortunate that mine doesn't hurt at all. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #42

I had cellulitis in my lower right leg followed by MRSA developed during a week in the hospital. Shrike47 Dec 2019 #44

Thanks for sharing your experience. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #51

One woman who lived in our building, but passed away fairly recently had MRSA WSSlover Dec 2019 #46

That poor lady! greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #53

Love and Hugs to you, gaot. sheshe2 Dec 2019 #58

Thanks very much, sheshe. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #59

Take care get well and I am glad you are not in pain . lunasun Dec 2019 #60

Thanks very much. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #61

I'm so sorry to hear this. You are an important part of DU. yardwork Dec 2019 #65

Thanks, yardwork. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #66

Lots of people here care about you very much. yardwork Dec 2019 #67

That's so nice of you. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #68

Wishing you the best for a speedy recovery greataunt still_one Dec 2019 #70

Thanks very much. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2019 #71

......... still_one Dec 2019 #72