MERSA

With all the hype need to know has anyone had this and what worked..I have MERSA, and was given Clindamycin 150 mgs 4 times a day. However, I don't think it's working, I got another boil under my nose. I am feeling so ran down, tired. Has anyone had this and if so what worked....I don't know if it will develope into the one thats killing everyone..so far were on a good track..but not sure how to get rid of it.

Have you had your surgery...did you get it in the hospital?  I know its serious, but I think if you are otherwise healthy you can kick it.   Rosemary

Who is prescribing the medicine? I would see an infectious disease doctor.  It was caught early and if you are relatively healthy, there shouldn't be a problem. You just don't want it to progress any further. It is up to you to keep on top of it. because the doctor won't. Don't touch the skin eruptions and of course wash your hands often and don't share with anyone in the house.  Call the doctor about getting another boil. Speak up. Good Luck and you should be fine. Be an advocate for your own health. Please update us and take care.

Yes if you have another get a call in to the docs and have it looked at ...but dont panic just get it taken care of and you should be fine. LisaMarie

LisaMarie!!!  You look too darn cute!!!!  Ya doll face!

I am so sorry to hear this.  The good thing is you've obviously seen a doc to get meds.  Keep taking them and keep in touch with the doc's office.  The reason people are having so many issues with MERSA, which has been around for many, many years, is failure to get medical attn fast enough.  You're doing the right thing!  Hopefully it will be gone soon!

Hello, MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylo****us aureus) is a type of infection that has developed because of   antibiotics. It is a staph infection that can be spread easily to others by sharing the same soaps, towels, and can be prevented in the public setting by handwashing. You should not allow any one else to use the towels and avoid touching the boils. If you do, promptly wash your hands before touching any thing else including the faucet handle. If you must touch them it may be helpfull to use disposible gloves then wash hands.  The infection (MRSA) has mutated to become a more powerful strain then what most antibiotics can get rid of. It is treated many times by vancomycin but can become resistant to this. MRSA is form of 'super bug' that they found growing in popularity several years ago. It is a smart bacteria although simple not comples in its physical make up and needs to be treated. If you have children be careful that anything such as clothing. towels that come in contact with theirs is not used by them until it is washed. I would definately not foul around with this as the boils can develope deep in the tissue and get into the muscle or bloodstream.

I don't want you to think you will not recover from this but you need to take precautions until it is resolved to prevent the spread to immune compromised people like children and elderly or sick. I would ask the doctor why the boils continue to develop and if you should try a different antibiotic. If he can't explain or work with you then go to an infectious disease doctor asap. Chances are you got it in the hospital and they should have some kind of information on other cases acquired there.