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MRSA and Hip Replacement
Posted by Kris Sellers |
Last Reply May 19, 2012
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Started June 21, 2009 at 06:19 |
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My father in law died 3 years ago because when he went to hospitol ER they sent him home with some vicodin for the flue. Now Long Story Short within 72 hours later he was dead from MRSA. He went back to hospitol because he could not urinate. They now admit him with the flue (right) Mother in law calls (she is a little off her rocker) to tell us he is in hospitol. I call to check on him to find he is in ICU, (mother in law went home since it was not seriouse) we drove 2 1/2 hours because icu doc tells us we should get there still not knowing what is really going on, when we arrive his breathing was so labored we had to call mother inlaw back so they would intibate not knowing how long he was suffering he was there for atleast 8 hours before we could get there. within an hour i noticed red inflamed area in his inner theigh that was not there when we arrived infectious disease doc said mrsa, operated to debrieve area but unfortunatly he coded after surgery. The doc did not give us very... read more |
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after effects of MRSA on the body
Posted by David |
Last Reply May 16, 2012
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Started October 20, 2006 at 14:57 |
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My question is are there lasting effects on a person's body long after the MRSA is treated. Such as extreem tiredness, lack of energy etc. |
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MRSA & Breastfeeding
Posted by Denise |
Last Reply May 13, 2012
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Started July 28, 2007 at 16:01 |
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I recently gave birth to premature twins and wanted to breastfeed. The babies (in NICU) were too young to suckle, so I pumped breastmilk as best I could. When the babies were 10 days old, they became very sick. The hospital cultured MRSA in their blood and also in my breast milk. The babies were treated with IV antibiotics and soon recovered. The NICU doctors said I was "colonized" rather than "infected" and seemed to indicate that I would be able to breastfeed once the babies were strong enough to leave NICU. I went to my primary care doctor who prescribed a 2+ week course of an antibiotic (Doxycycline) because he thought even if I was just colonized, I needed to be treated (this with the expectation that I would be able to breastfeed afterward), and I spent about 3 weeks "pumping and dumping" (with ever decreasing milk supply) on the assumption that I would be breastfeeding once I finished the antibiotic. However, at the end of that time, I learned that even with the antibiot... read more |
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Contact isolation
Posted by Marianne |
Last Reply May 10, 2012
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Started May 10, 2012 at 16:30 |
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Good morning. Im a dialysis nurse in a hospital setting. Our unit can accomodate 4 patients only. Can we dialize patient with contact isolation like mrsa,esbl,vre,pseudomonas and etc. in the unit. Do u have any guidelines for that? |
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anearobic infections
Posted by denise2 |
Last Reply May 10, 2012
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Started May 10, 2012 at 08:44 |
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I did some research and staph/mrsa sounds like something called an anearobic infection. You guys should read about it. The one thing I learned is that it can't survive in oxygen. Another thing is that it is caused by multiple bacteria. Lastly, the cultures that are done by doctors can't detect all of the bacteria. This infection has the exact same symptoms as staph/mrsa. You should research it. I think it is helpful and will help u understand how to heal. |
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mrsa in knee replacement
Posted by gigi |
Last Reply May 9, 2012
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Started April 15, 2005 at 17:03 |
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hello, my mother, who is in her late 60s, contacted a mrsa during knee replacement surgery in 1/04. 2004 was a long and difficult year. numerous surgeries, antibotics, pain and depression. my mother had the antibotic treated cement spacer replace the artifical knee 10/04 and taken out and another artificial knee surgery 2/05 and once again the ugly mrsa showed itself. it must have been hiding. doctors have advised my mother will just have to stay on antibotics the rest of her life and if they cannot control the mrsa - possible ambutation or removal of the artifical knee with no replacement. i dont feel like these are options. my mother and father are very active, i have a 2 1/2 yr old son that she wants to play with. does anyone know of anywhere or anything that might help us beat this horrible thing? we will go where we need to. thanks |
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Drug Resistant Bacteria Research
Posted by DalonFiske |
Last Reply May 8, 2012
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Started May 8, 2012 at 20:40 |
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Hi all, I'm new to the MRSA forum boards, but I'm looking to get information regarding drug resistant bacteria. My research is still in the gathering phase, and as such I'm looking for everything from personal stories to recent articles and blog posts. Here are a few examples I came across today: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2128564/Antibiotic- resistant-bacteria-ancient-cave-create-new-drugs.html and: http://www.thechairmansblog.com/ron-najafi/2012-05/white-blood-cells- in-a-bottle/ Give the articles a read if you have a moment, they're quite interesting and indicative of the content I''m in search of. Any feedback, or links to articles would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks for your time and input. All the best, Dalton |
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Drug Resistant Bacteria Research
Posted by DalonFiske |
Last Reply May 8, 2012
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Started May 8, 2012 at 20:42 |
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Hi all, I'm new to the MRSA forum boards, but I'm looking to get information regarding drug resistant bacteria. My research is still in the gathering phase, and as such I'm looking for everything from personal stories to recent articles and blog posts. Here are a few examples I came across today: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2128564/Antibiotic- resistant-bacteria-ancient-cave-create-new-drugs.html and: http://www.thechairmansblog.com/ron-najafi/2012-05/white-blood-cells- in-a-bottle/ Give the articles a read if you have a moment, they're quite interesting and indicative of the content I''m in search of. Any feedback, or links to articles would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks for your time and input. All the best, Dalton |
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Drug Resistant Bacteria Research
Posted by DalonFiske |
Last Reply May 8, 2012
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Started May 8, 2012 at 20:37 |
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Hi all, I'm new to the MRSA forum boards, but I'm looking to get information regarding drug resistant bacteria. My research is still in the gathering phase, and as such I'm looking for everything from personal stories to recent articles and blog posts. Here are a few examples I came across today: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2128564/Antibiotic- resistant-bacteria-ancient-cave-create-new-drugs.html and: http://www.thechairmansblog.com/ron-najafi/2012-05/white-blood-cells- in-a-bottle/ Give the articles a read if you have a moment, they're quite interesting and indicative of the content I''m in search of. Any feedback, or links to articles would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks for your time and input. All the best, Dalton |
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MRSA carrier
Posted by phonehag |
Last Reply May 6, 2012
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Started May 6, 2012 at 14:17 |
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I had an infection in my breast and the biopsy came back positive for MRSA. I had emergency surger to drain the infection and the "dead flesh" was removed. My doctors have said I'm a carrier. I asked exactly what that meant but I'm not sure I completely understand. Does this mean that it's in my body and I may have outbreaks? That is the impression that I got from the doctors. If it's important, prior to this infection, my last hospitalization was 11 years ago. Thank you! |
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mssa after birth
Posted by nina |
Last Reply May 3, 2012
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Started November 16, 2011 at 19:10 |
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Hello, I was given MSSA through a cannula during birth. I wasn't aware of how dangerous the situation was until I threatened to discharge myself and was told I absolutely couldn't go as they suspected endocarditis. I actually had to google the antibiotic I was hooked up to, to figure out what I had as no one would tell me. The care I received on a busy labour ward for 14 days could be described as nothing short of neglect and I thought u would die there before being able to take myy baby outside. I breastfed, and have later learnt I shouldn't. I have no faith in the NHS for this not to happen again, and now am expectig my second baby. Has anyone else had or felt a similar way? How did u learn to trust medical professionals again? Right bow I think id bite anyone approaching me with a cannula again z |
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MSSA infection
Posted by Vic B |
Last Reply May 1, 2012
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Started January 24, 2007 at 12:27 |
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I caught the terrible disease MSSA in June 2005 after a spell in hospital for a simple problem. After 2 spinal operations and a long spell in hospital I am free of the disease but the after effects are still affecting me. IE I have very little feeling in the lower half of my body, except for endless pain. Is anyone able to advise me on what I can do? My GP is not able to offer any help, all I am told is that "the nerve ends are affected and feeling will return"But when!!! I feel that the NHS has abandoned me. HELP!!. |
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mrsa in bladder
Posted by iestyn |
Last Reply April 29, 2012
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Started July 26, 2007 at 22:32 |
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can you tell if you have mrsa by having a blood test?i have had urine tests some with mrsa and some with no infection at all but i still feel unwell and no one knows why this is possable. thanks |
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UV/ Sun kills skin MRSA?
Posted by Copado |
Last Reply April 27, 2012
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Started July 23, 2008 at 18:21 |
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My MRSA just came back in force. I had it about 3 months, had it treated, and it subsided. But I woke up two days ago with follicalitus on my thigh and an abscess on my buttocks. It always seems to colonize that way on me. the deeply infected abscess occurs on my buttocks. I assume because there is a lot of tissue and not much blood so it can dive quickly. Anyways, I was thinking of going to a tanning spa to try if UV light would help kill this evil bug at all(?). does anyone know anything about UV treatment for mrsa? Thanks. |
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Does anyone else suffer from MRSA in Bladder?
Posted by Geraldine worried in USA |
Last Reply April 27, 2012
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Started September 4, 2006 at 17:07 |
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I had bowel surgery in 2001 in a UK hospital & since surgery I have always had bladder infections and I have been on too many antibiotics to count with two hands. My wound at the time did not heal for five months and I was put on many different types of antibioitcs. Recently my doctor told me that I am a carrier of MRSA and that my bladder has resistants to antibiotics. I finished once again a second course of Septra DS Tablets 800/160 tabs and with no luck once again is the discomfort from my bladder gone! What can I do to clear this MRSA in bladder? and is my doctor taking the right measures to treat me? I am so worried as I am due to have neurosurgery in two months time as I have a CVM ( bleed to brain). PLease can someone assist me with the proper measures that my doctor must assist me with to clear this miserable bladder infection! Many thanks for anyone who can help me out? This is my second posting in this forum as I need to express my fear and anguish as I ha... read more |
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mrsa scars
Posted by lisa |
Last Reply April 27, 2012
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Started March 22, 2006 at 16:25 |
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hi everyone, i am currently undergoing the treatment for my 3rd outbreak of mrsa, infact i just found out what i in fact have, the 2nd outbreak i had left ugly scars on my outer forearm, i would like some advice as to deminish the scaring, the current outbreak i am having is on my face. anybody with any ideas or suggestions please help me! |
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mrsa and tinnitus
Posted by barry |
Last Reply April 26, 2012
Started November 17, 2010 at 17:32 |
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Hi, been diagnosed again with nasal infection of mrsa, been going on for 5 years now, classed as a carrier, now i have a state of feeling permanently spaced out plus i have very loud tinnitus, tinnitus started originally 5 months after mrsa but now its so loud, any ideas anybody, plus i''m now using naaseptin again for what good that is |
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mrsa scars
Posted by georgie |
Last Reply April 23, 2012
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Started January 14, 2012 at 17:19 |
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I am currently having my second outbreak of mrsa. I contracted it first in the usa where the doctors scared the life out of me as the anitbiotics didn't at first work, and it was all very unexpected, I thought I had simple insect bites. I thought it had healed but that's another story. In the meantime I've been using bio oil on the scars, which only seems to have made them darker! I'm a pale olive skin, and the scars are now dark purple, almost black. I hate to sound superficial but as a young woman having scars on your body can be a truly depressing thing, let alone having to deal with another outbreak (I was completely unaware til I got my 2nd and read a lot of forums that this is common to re occur) I will try manuka honey and vitamin e oil on the scars now, if anyone has had any successful experiences please do share, and I will keep updating about how mine go.. My sympathy goes to everyone who has had this and has to continue to suffer it x |
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MRSA and styes?
Posted by Alex |
Last Reply April 20, 2012
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Started April 20, 2012 at 21:05 |
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I have had 3 different MRSA infections within the past 2 years. 1 of the 3 almost went to my heart. I know I will carry this super bug for the rest of my life and I can deal with that. Recently though I've developed a pretty big stye on the inside of my eyelid. I'm concerned that it may develop into another MRSA infection or that it already has. Could anyone tell me the likeliness of it becoming MRSA or it already being MRSA? |
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MSSA from IV
Posted by medical malpractice victim |
Last Reply April 19, 2012
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Started April 5, 2012 at 02:49 |
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Got MSSA from IV nurse put in without wearing gloves or adequately cleaning my IV site. Baseline EKG/ECHO fine. No other source of infection by CT/MRI. Got worse, developed heart murmur, another ECHO showed infection had traveled to heart. Had to have open heart surgery, mitral valve replacement, need lifelong blood thinning meds, can no longer have children (I was 35 and wanted many children). Retained attorney, reviewed my medical record with a hospital fabricated microbiology report that was dated the day I was admitted for viral meningitis (no endocarditis symptoms). Dr. had said my infection was due to the IV--then changed his story when I needed surgery and said that I must have come in with the infection. No attorney would go after hospital for fabricating a report, so we went after the infectious disease specialist who looked at those reports daily and did not start IV antibiotics until the 6th day. He either needed to bite the hand that feeds him and say it was the hospital... read more |
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