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NDM-1
Posted by linda mccafferty |
Last Reply August 16, 2010
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Started August 16, 2010 at 12:58 |
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http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/3093773/NHS-Scot-is-victim-of-new-bug-NDM-1.html |
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death from mrsa broncial pneumonia
Posted by ann |
Last Reply August 16, 2010
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Started December 21, 2005 at 19:47 |
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hi to all the people linked to mrsa death severe illness as i have been studying mrsa links with broncial pnuemonia semm to have played part in the deaths of many people,this is where the hospitals are saying on death certificates as was on my mums,they mentioned broncal and emphicema not one word of mrsa and why's that they really did'nt want the public to know they had a [huge problem on deciding on what to put down ]on DEATH CERTIFICATES they knew we would start asking what was mrsa as a lot of people did'nt even know what it was or what the outcome would be. but now its out in the open and we are all to common on what its done,we all want to see the hospitals cleared from mrsa for good,only for some of us its to late as we lost families to this bug,if we had known sooner about what the effects were going to be,the nhs and the goverment DID KNOW and were we told no,that would've been to much to ask from goverment and nhs to TELL THE TRUTH,now they are facing negligence over one ... read more |
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MRSA in Skull
Posted by Ste |
Last Reply August 15, 2010
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Started September 4, 2007 |
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My wife had a operation for a brain tumour After it she went into an ICU, it was a fortnight before she was back on the wards (because as I've just recently found out she had a chest problem) within days she was on the normal ward then screened positive for MRSA, after few weeks screening, then the two cautionary weeks had passed clear. she rang me one night and said my heads bleeding, only it wasn't blood, it was puss!!!. |
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Recurring MRSA I Cant Get Rid Of!!!
Posted by Courtney |
Last Reply August 14, 2010
Started August 13, 2010 at 14:54 |
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PLEASE HELP!!!!!! I have had recurring MRSA infections for over 2 years now. I have been on Augmentin, Omnicef,Bactrim, Rifampin, Doxycycline, clindamycin, levaquin... and several other less powerful that I cannot recall. I have moved homes, changed all furniture (im not kidding) all bedding, new linens, I use Bactroban in my nose everyday, im obcessive about clean hands and showers. I use hibiclens soap everyday and it is the only soap i use. I get a new MRSA infection every month, if not twice a month. I get them on the insides of my thighs and now on my buttocks. They swell to baseball size (im not kidding) under the skin before they will finally literally explode. Ive had cultures... countless cultures. Seen coutless doctors and specialists. No one can help me. I have literally heard the words "its something you're going to have to learn to live with and maintain" The pain is something I cannot truly describe, the scars are hideous and the shame and confusion is honestly the ... read more |
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Solicitors from hell
Posted by jennyr |
Last Reply August 13, 2010
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Started March 30, 2008 at 13:21 |
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http://www.solicitorsfromhell.co.uk If you have tried to access some kind of justice for your or your relatives pain and suffering and have been let down by the legal system, the above is a site where you can have a rant. You are entitled to freedom of speech under the Human Rights act. Equally, if you are considering using the legal system to gain some kind of redress (good luck you will need it believe me....!) you might want to check out the solicitors listed to know who to avoid. |
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Chest wound re-opened after 7 years
Posted by Lindsey |
Last Reply August 13, 2010
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Started August 11, 2010 at 21:14 |
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My mother had a heart bypass 8 years ago and contracted MRSA. She went through absolute horific months ahead being cut open again on several ocassions. After approximately 2 years, the wound healed. Over the last couple of weeks she has had pain in her chest and been to the doctors a couple of times, only to be given pain killers and sleeping tablets. 2 days ago, her scar opened again and she had a swab taken. She has been to the doctos today to be told that her MRSA has returned and she has to see a consultant. She is obviously at her wits end and is thinking about the worst possible outcome. Has anybody experienced this and how has it been treated. |
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MRSA
Posted by Nick |
Last Reply August 13, 2010
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Started December 7, 2005 at 20:26 |
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One year ago I went to sleep with a pimple on my leg and when i woke up my calf was filled with puss. when i went to my doctors he told me it was a spider bite. I was hooked up to a IV and stayed in the hospital for a week having my leg drained.Now I get these all the time. I have black scars all over my body. Right now I have about eight on my inner thighs. I feel like crap all the time. My wife is five months pregnant and she dosent even want to come near me.no doctors have any answers.If anyone has any advice on how to live with MRSA I would love to hear it. |
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staph infection
Posted by tiffany |
Last Reply August 10, 2010
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Started August 10, 2010 at 17:27 |
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My daughter some how got an abcesss where does it come from I have no clue and dr said it is a staph infection.....I'm hoping its not mrsa we will find out today...please pray |
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Wrong information on Hospital Notes
Posted by Perry |
Last Reply August 9, 2010
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Started August 9, 2010 at 15:06 |
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The hospital have made some serious errors on my notes & these errors have stopped me from receiving an enhanced pension from my previous employer. I challenged this with the hospital & they have agreed that they made 3 errors in my notes. They changed the notes & have made an yet another error-even more serious that the first 3. Again I chalenged them but they are adamant that the notes are now correct. I have tried to convince them that they are terribly wrong but they just wont accept that. There word is always correct atitude. I have now been fighting them for almost 2 years. In that time our savings have been used to pay bills & mortgage. Our savings have now almost dried up & we are at our witts end about what to do next. Basically I have been told that I would be able to claim my enhanced pension if this information was removed from my notes. I have now involved Icas & The Information Commisioners Office but this all takes time. What I want to know is- is there anythi... read more |
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COPIES OF HOSPITAL NOTES
Posted by MARGARET |
Last Reply August 9, 2010
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Started March 17, 2005 at 16:33 |
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DO YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR COPIES OF HOSPITAL NOTES AS I READ SOMEWHERE ON THIS FORUM THAT IF YOU MADE A FORMAL COMPLAINT TO THE HEATLH YOU DIDNT PAY OR IS THAT FOR SOMETHING ELSE. |
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Spinal MRSA
Posted by Bill Specht |
Last Reply August 7, 2010
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Started August 7, 2010 at 16:57 |
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In March I was diagnosed with MRSA at T-12 of my spine. It was located in the lymph nodes. I am allergic to vancomycin so I was put on an IV combo of zyvox and Daptomycin. Two needle aspirations were unsuccessful. Surgery was done to "clean out" the infection. Initially all was well, however, the MRSA returned. This time it is anterior and right of L-1. Apparently either the needle attempts or the surgery damaged nerves that inervate my abdominal muscle and I now have bulging, untoned muscles increasing my waist size by no less than 3 inches. I have constant pain in my back. The most recent MRI showed 3 pockets of infection. The ID doctor discontinued the Zyvox and now I receive 100ml of daptomycin daily. If you have any information that might help please email me at williamfspecht@yahoo.com |
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Research Participants Needed
Posted by Nikki Parker |
Last Reply August 1, 2010
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Started July 29, 2010 at 06:26 |
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I am a psychologist working at Leicester University, undergoing a research project about the psychological impact of Hospital Acquired Infections. I am looking for UK based participants who have acquired MRSA whilst in hospital, who would be willing to offer me an hour of their time for an interview. If you would like to share your story with me please reply to this post or email me at nsp7@leicester.ac.uk. Thank you. |
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MRSA & Intercourse
Posted by Ilona |
Last Reply July 31, 2010
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Started July 30, 2010 |
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I have had periods of boils around my vagina and anus for many years. GP's didn't know what it was, and weren't really interested. No suggestion that a swab should be taken. Eventually a GP did suggest using Dermoil, which in combination with Quinoderm cleared up the boils. I thought that was the end of it. I have now recently met a man I want to pursue a relationship with. I am dry following the menopause, so fitting a coil was suggested to encourage lubrication and facilitate sex. I had a swab done of my cervix before the procedure, which came up MRSA+. I am now worried that I should not have a sexual relationship as I might pass the infection on. Can anyone comment? |
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Long Term Effects of MRSA
Posted by Holli |
Last Reply July 31, 2010
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Started March 8, 2005 at 21:35 |
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Hi, I am 39 years old and contracted MRSA after an appendectomy 8 years ago. At first they had no idea what was wrong with me and screwed around giving me one worthless antibiotic after another. Then one of the smarter quacks decided they should culture it and find out exactly what I had. Viola! MRSA. Another surgery to drain infected site and 28 days in quarantine with vanco drip and rifampin cocktails were the prescribed cure. I was eventually released with a central line to administer vanco at home for another 14 days along with the rifampin and a visiting nurse who came twice a day to pack my wound. (woo hoo) After completeing my vanco at home I was told I was CURED! But, in retrospect, without a blood test how could they have come to this conclusion? So began my odessey! First, it was a spot on the back of my leg that went completly numb. Then that leg swelled. Back to the hospital for doppler to make sure it wasn't a blood clot. I was told they had no idea why my leg ... read more |
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Re-occuring MRSA infection in Sinuses
Posted by Jeanne |
Last Reply July 31, 2010
Started August 13, 2005 at 02:33 |
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In Sept. 2003 I had nasal surgery to "clear" out the sinuses, this was due to re-occuring sinus infections. After the surgery site (cut above my tooth and into my sinuses) did not heal, I was started on week after week of antibiotics. At that time the culture was Serratia Marcences, which eventually cultured MRSA. I left the ENT that did the surgery, have gone to 2 other ENT Doctors with both of them telling me I have to have more sinus surgery. Now - anyone that has this problem-can you tell me (sorry- but this is gonna sound gross!!) my goo that comes out now is a really nasty sticky greenish, sometimes lime green, smells and tastes bad and also stings my nose to the point of my eyes watering...almost like it is toxic!! I told my Infectious Disease Dr. and she was pretty upset that the other doctors have not cultured it yet. So, I go on Monday (8-15-05) to get my nose cultured again...I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen to them..Thanks!! Jeanne |
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Somebody please help me to make sense of this
Posted by shannoninmn |
Last Reply July 26, 2010
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Started July 14, 2005 |
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hello IAm a 30 yr old healthy female from minnesota,I never have had any surgery or hospital stay.About 6 weeks ago i got what looked like a bug bite within 3 days it was infected and yellow fluid was coming out within 1 week i had 3 more they are huge and infected I went to Dr. and they said it was a bug bite,while on the web seeking an answer i saw a pic of MRSA and it was the same I got tested and sure enough I got it can anyone shead some light for me how does a young healty person get it.. hotgirl651@hotmail.com |
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strange bone and joint pain
Posted by Kitten |
Last Reply July 26, 2010
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Started February 10, 2007 at 09:58 |
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I have been batteling staph infection since 2001. I have an out break about 2 times a year and it is treated by bactrim and rifampin. After a few doses it goes away. I have an infected spot now on my cheak not any where else. BUT my wrist and elbos hurt very bad. Has anyone had this happen before. Thanks, Kitten |
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Cuts, cut's & more cut's !!
Posted by linda mccafferty |
Last Reply July 23, 2010
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Started July 23, 2010 at 23:41 |
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http://www.scottishlabour.org.uk/progress-on-hospital-bugs-put-at-risk-by-snp-cuts |
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MRSA in my sinuses???
Posted by StellaBlue |
Last Reply July 17, 2010
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Started July 17, 2010 at 20:51 |
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Hi everyone, I'll make my long story short. I'm in my early 30's and have suffered with allergies/chronic sinusitis my whole life. I had balloon sinus surgery on June 25h, which went well. A few days post-op, my ENT told me that they cultured a "mass" (basically, a big blob of snot) from my maxillary sinus, which was "staph". He didn't SAY MRSA. I was already on routine post-op Augmentin. After I completed the AUgmentin, a felt great for a few days and then started to develop an infection. Went back to ENT, he cultured both nasal passages and put me on Avelox for ten days. He told me that I may be "colonized", and the next step would be nebulized antibiotics. I see him monday to find out what the culture said. Would he have told me that the original culture was MRSA staph? Could I have gotten MRSA during the surgery? I am sooos scared, but I really feel that this is MRSA. HELP! |
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MRSA & Breastfeeding
Posted by Denise |
Last Reply July 13, 2010
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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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