MRSA Support Group
Staph infections are infections caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus. They include skin infections, pneumonia, blood poisoning, toxic shock syndrome, and food poisoning. Infection can happen through contact, especially if you have open wounds. Most infections are treatable with antibiotics. If you have been infected with staph, join the group for support and advice.
Hello,
I am also new to this group. I was diagnosed with MRSA/CRE about 8 weeks ago. I have been getting recurrent infections on my face about every 6 to 8 weeks for the past 7 months. I was treating topically with Mupirocin and Hibiclens wash with little result.
Primary care put me on Bactrim oral antibiotic and I was on it for 40 days waiting to see an infectious disease specialist. The specialist didn’t not feel it was CRE , despite that being what the lab culture stated because it showed susceptibility to 4 or 5 antibiotics. He said oral antibiotics don’t work and only instructed decolonization via hibiclens full Body washing and chlorox baths for both myself and my wife.
I got into a dermatologist this past week, who did more cultures. Those came back negative for nasal passages, but positive for staph on my facial wounds. Still waiting to get an oral antibiotic from her as she is still waiting on susceptibility test results. In the meantime, My wounds are worsening and I’m getting small new ones.
Primary care added erythromycin 2% gel yesterday, but have yet to get it to use it.
I have tried anything that I found even a little bit of Research to back it up, including: essential oils (topically, diffused, internally), blue light, CBD oil, curcumin, vitamin C, Vitamin B-12, Allison/garlic supplement (plus topical liquid Allison), cut out processed/refined sugar, added kale/fruit to diet. Nothing seems to be working after 8 weeks, so I am very frustrated and worried. I already have some significant scarring and still have active/spreading infection. Being on my face makes it a especially difficult for me.
Thank you for adding me to this group.
I’m very sorry for your situation and you must be a very strong person. Thank you for the information. Derm started a new oral and topical for me this week, as well as a new cleanser. Too early to tell if they will work. For me, it’s only been 8 weeks with this round of infections, and just 7 months since my first one. I can’t imagine 5 years....not sure I can do it... Again, thank you so much for responding. It doesn’t look like this is a very active support forum, so I’m very appreciative of you reaching out!
Did any of the doctors mention ingestion probiotics? Did any of the doctors explain to you what the antibiotics they are prescribing does to your gut flora? Unfortunately, most medical doctors in the USA will only prescribe FDA approved drugs (antibiotics) and are not trained in natural healing sources. Start ingesting probiotics on a daily basis and contemplate getting off of antibiotics (unless absolutely neccessary) as soon as possible. The natural products you mentioned may not have worked due to your immune system being compromised from antibiotic useage. strong immune system is the first line of defense against any bacteria, disease and illness.
Raw, crushed garlic baths (Bob Anderson) may benefit you.
To repeat: I am not a doctor of any sort and the above is not a prescription of any sort or claim of cure for MRSA. You (and anyone else)are responsible for your own health and healthcare and anthing you choose in that regard is of your own discretion and accord.