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What is your history with Staph or MRSA?



I’ve never had an infection

I’m not sure if I have MRSA

This is my first MRSA or Staph infection

I have had recurring infections

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Carol
2008-07-30 18:00:51 ET

A biopsy was taken from an inflamed, itchy area in the center of my chest in 2/08. The results, as told to me by my doctor, were that I had an infected spider bite. Since then I have had a recurring severe itch with a pimple that spread in the upper crotch area of my buttocks. Also, there was a redness on my upper part of my left hand and I was prescrbed antibiotics.

daniel gonzalez
2008-10-01 21:29:06 ET

check for mrsa....

finkel
2008-10-23 16:31:30 ET

i am on antibiotic for the forth time if any body has any idea of what to take to get rid the mrsa for good please let me know.

ivanko69
2008-11-30 19:10:53 ET

Since 2/07 I have had 14 MRSA outbreaks on my legs, chest and buttocks; along with MONTHLY outbreaks in both ear canals. Each occourance leaves a tale-tell purpilish scar in its' wake. I have taken all precautions and every antibiotic imaginable prescribed by some of the best ID specialists in the area but sadly, nothing seems to work.It seems to have found a suitable host and will not go away. So I just live with it. The ear infections are by far the most painful. The canals emit an oily fluid marking the onset of a new outbreak and itch terribly.The pain increases as the eruptions begins, lasting for 4-5 days before lesion lances itself and the sore begins to heal.The pain at that time will feel like a hot needle and last for a day or so.
This has nearly driven me to the point of suicide; it is simply unbearable at times.

tonnie
2009-03-17 01:31:45 ET

im sorry 4 evryone who has a infection of anykind just call on god and he will help u out of evrythng just b careful with evrthng u do and just get help 4 it if u want 2 chat with me jessicarobinson44@yahoo.com god bless

taylor
2009-03-17 22:59:27 ET

im taylor i recently just got out of the hospitail from life threatining MRSA it started of as a little bump on my knee and one day at a familly party i felt it it was burning up so my mom took me 2 the er and there i had to be on crutches to walk puss was pouring from it a day later my doctor called and said i needed to be on ivs right away. i got to the hospitail and got to ivs they cut my knee open to do surgery on my knee it was a matter of time until i was gonna die. i was puking out red green brown everyday there had to be a nurse in every ten minutes. I WAS CLOSE TO DIEING. luckilly one day i was doing better my mersa didint hurt and i was responding great to the ivs so i got to go home yay!!!. i was in the hospitail a mounth and 15 days thnx to my great doctor and nurses i can live to this day

Adrienne
2009-03-18 23:45:26 ET

I have been dealing with mrsa for over a year now and it is just now trying to heal but then I get new ones that come back as well, I even have two round purple round marks on my left cheek as well who wants mrsa on their face. Its bad enough that I have it on my stomach, my thighs, breasts and behind. This is the most devastating infection that i have ever encountered in my life. I really want to heal from this. I did work in an elementary school and I quit my job I am going to continue to look for a solution and continue to be proactive because this infection is no joke It has affected my life in so many ways.

2009-03-27 16:09:47 ET

oh my some of those pictures are actually kind of scary. I had staph infection one time, I thought it was a spider bite at first (we have alot of brow recluse spiders here in Texas). It ended up being staph, the doctor said it was probably from wearing some damp clothes I had near the window sill.

Doug
2009-05-28 01:08:59 ET

I have been living with MRSA for 4 years now! I've had 6 outbreaks and currently suffering from one now! I've been to the ID specialist and all they say is I'll have to live with. I have scars on my face stomach and leg! Normally when I get it they start me on double dose of septra! I've now started washing with Hibiclens (spelling)! The ID specailist also has a cream to put into your nose and another antibiotic to work with the septra! I pray no one has to deal with this disease! It is so painful! I just wish someone could give me an answer of why does it continue to come back!

tara
2009-06-09 13:56:06 ET

my son my have this mrsa and he may have gotten it by skateboarding and im freaking out because of it not liking this one bit and when i leave work i will be cleaning my house with bleach, what i dont understand is that my son is one of the cleanest little boy's I know He showers everyday and uses a new towel everyday. He funny like that. I just dont know how he could get something like this.

MELISSA
2009-06-10 02:32:47 ET

I HAVE HAD A LOT OF STAPH INFECIONS OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. I HAVE ONE RIGHT NOW, ON THE INSIDE THIGH OF MY RIGHT LEG. THIS IS THE WORST ONE I HAVE HAD. IT WAS SO INFLAMED (YOU COULD FEEL THE HEAT) & SWOLLEN. IT STARTED OUT AS A PIMPLE AND WHEN IT ERUPTED &OPENED UP, IT WAS THE SIZE OF A 50 CENT PIECE. IT DRAINED FOR DAYS. FINALLY THE WHITE INFECTION STARTED FALLING APART. NOW, ONE LITTLE BIT TO GO, AND IT CAN START CLOSING UP.

I HAVE CRIED SEVERAL TIMES. I AM NO CRY BABY. I CAN HANDLE THE PAIN. I GAVE BIRTH 3 TIMES WITH NO MEDS,( AND THE 3RD WAS A 10LB. 6 OZ. BABY!) THEN I GAVE BIRTH TO 2 MORE, DILATED TO 8 & 8 AND 1/2 (BEFORE HAVING EMERGENCY C-SECTIONS).

I NEVER WANT TO HAVE ONE THIS BAD AGAIN. I FOUGHT IT WITH NEOSPORIN,BACITRACIN, REST AND HEALTHY EATING.

laura
2009-10-08 05:13:27 ET

i have mrsa i just found out, it started in my knee and i got it drained and im out of work. im on antibiotics and praying it will go away, but im so scared.



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