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.
I somehow contracted MRSA probably 5 years ago. It took probably 3 years to get to a doctor who took me seriously and finally tested for MRSA. That was about the only information I ever received, was that I had it. Infectious disease doctors in my area are expensive, and do not help. Every break out, I'm forced to make a $60 trip to quick care to hope they give me something that helps that time. The next time it will take something different to resolve my break out. They are so painful and physically draining. Right now I have a horrible outbreak of rash and blisters under my breast. Nothing helps. I feel so alone and am so sick of living this way. No doctors care to help past a round of random antibiotics. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm at the end of my rope. I have tried tea tree oil, peroxide, hibiclens, vitamins, EVERYTHING. I'm sick of living this way. Does it ever get better ?
The least expensive approach is crushed, raw garlic baths. Google search the following to find out as much info as possible: Bob Anderson + garlic baths. Here's Google hits: https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=0RxhW6PNKouGsQWNlIRg&q=bob+anderson+garlic+baths&oq=bob+anderson+garlic+baths&gs_l=psy-ab.3...1466.10148.0.10315.25.21.0.4.4.0.430.2596.12j7j1j0j1.21.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.20.2194...0j0i131k1j0i22i30k1.0.iUTKFy9zYK4
Antibiotics are not a cure for MRSA..at best they may work temporarily. However, antibiotics are damaging to good gut flora which is crucial to the immune system. Start ingesting probiotic food and drinks on a daily basis such as kefir water, kefir milk, kombucha, kimchi, naturally fermented sauerkraut (easy to make at home), probiotic pills, etc..
Diet: eliminate processed sugars and carbs, eat organic dark greens, meats that are not raised on antibiotics.
Essential oils: add them to an air diffuser to boost immune system and household bacteria. Thieves blend, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemongrass, lavender and many more. Adding essential oils to bath water, body-wash, hand soaps helps. Can use tea tree oil + olive oil to swab (Q-tip) nostrils to kill MRSA on nares (nasal hairs).
Wash your hands often with non-antibacterial soap in the same manner a surgeon does: https://visihow.com/Wash_Your_Hands_Like_a_Doctor. Sneezing and blowing nose can cause MRSA to spread if the nasal hairs are colonized with MRSA so use tissues, discard them immediately and wash hands immediately before touching anyone (including yourself) or any object.
Use a product that contains borax for laundry... 20 Mule Team is one such brand. Use 1/2 cup along with regular laundry detergent (preferably hypoallergenic). Fully dry your clothes in the dryer..heat helps kill bacteria.
Use 10 parts water to 1 part bleach to disinfect showers/bathtubs, sinks, tile floor, walls. Allow bleach mixture to sit on surfaces for ten minutes before rinsing off with water.
You may want to try Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree castille soap (liquid) https://www.target.com/p/dr-bronner-s-magic-soaps-pure-castile-soap-tea-tree-32-oz/-/A-14304919?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Health+Beauty+Shopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Health+Beauty&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9012281&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy9iiyfHK3AIVj7jACh3XnQKgEAQYAiABEgL_OvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds in place of Hibiclens (chlorhexidine). You can add essential oils such as tea tree, lavender or lemongrass to the castille soap if you wish.
Supplements: Olive leaf extract, Oregano oil pills (Zane Hella's), Vitamin C, Blackseed oil, Turmeric extract (with black pepper), Allimax garlic extract 180 mg. Several others (do your research).