Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Hi, The MRSA, which is a type of staph aureus resistant to certain antibiotics, shouldn't be harmful to you. As with any infection, you'd want to avoid drainage, secretions and both of you should practice frequent hand-washing, which is the best infection control remedy around. We have ineffective, rather than compromised, immune systems. We generally over-react to things, which is why people with GD are less likely to have colds and pick up viral infections. Best, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Does this mean we are not susceptible to colds and picking up viral infections...... or that we do not pick up viral infections.... seems like i pick up any virus going around.... Thanks, Flutterbee Re: Question about MRSA > Hi, > The MRSA, which is a type of staph aureus resistant to certain antibiotics, > shouldn't be harmful to you. As with any infection, you'd want to avoid > drainage, secretions and both of you should practice frequent hand-washing, which is > the best infection control remedy around. > We have ineffective, rather than compromised, immune systems. We generally > over-react to things, which is why people with GD are less likely to have colds > and pick up viral infections. Best, Elaine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I'm super hyperthyroid and I very rarely EVER pick up a virus. I never get the flu, and only rarely catch a cold. Infact, I hadn't had a cold in 5 years until last winter,but my new business has me entering many homes on a daily basis, many of which had sick children at home during the cold/flu outbreak..... Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Thanks, Elaine, Thsi whole situation with our family has become very stressful with some medical people telling us it is everywhere so just wash your hands and don't worry about it. Yet other medical advisors (a friend who is a nurse at a major hospital and a friend who is a dr working for Wyeth Labs) say because I am now hypothyroid and because my husband is diabetic and had quintuple by-pass surgery two years ago that neither of us should be there for more than a few careful hours! It is so confusing to have such a difference between the opinons. Thanks again, Fran Re: Question about MRSA > Hi, > The MRSA, which is a type of staph aureus resistant to certain antibiotics, > shouldn't be harmful to you. As with any infection, you'd want to avoid > drainage, secretions and both of you should practice frequent hand-washing, which is > the best infection control remedy around. > We have ineffective, rather than compromised, immune systems. We generally > over-react to things, which is why people with GD are less likely to have colds > and pick up viral infections. Best, Elaine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I hear that. I seem to pick up anything from anyone that is w/in a 10mile radius. LOL Not that is funny but.... Flutterbee <flutterbee@...> wrote:Does this mean we are not susceptible to colds and picking up viral infections...... or that we do not pick up viral infections.... seems like i pick up any virus going around.... Thanks, Flutterbee Re: Question about MRSA > Hi, > The MRSA, which is a type of staph aureus resistant to certain antibiotics, > shouldn't be harmful to you. As with any infection, you'd want to avoid > drainage, secretions and both of you should practice frequent hand-washing, which is > the best infection control remedy around. > We have ineffective, rather than compromised, immune systems. We generally > over-react to things, which is why people with GD are less likely to have colds > and pick up viral infections. Best, Elaine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Okay, here is the little experience I've had with MRSA. My uncle who had congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and end-stage renal disease, had two bouts of MRSA. Each time he had to have several weeks of continuous IV antibiotics in a hospital Critical Care Unit. He wanted to come home before he died but the antibiotics were approx. $1,000/mo. Never mind the $1,000, I couldn't find anyone to oversee his IV administration at home. He was not permitted to leave the hospital setting until he had three negative blood cultures. While he was in the CCU, he was in isolation. Visitors had to wear gloves, a gown and a mask. If you left the room momentarily, you couldn't keep the " outfit " on and return to the room. You had to remove the protective clothing, then put on a new set when re-entering the room. If you took flowers, a stuffed toy, balloon, etc. into his room, they wouldn't let us take these items out of the room. When you ask about spending two weeks with a MRSA patient, what do you mean? Where is this patient? Home? Who is responsible for his care? Is he on IV antibiotics? I am puzzled about where he is and what type of medical care he is receiving. One other BIGGIE is where the infection is in the body. We were lucky in that the Staph Aureus (?) was in the blood so it was not really air-borne. If it was in the respiratory tract it could become breatheable for the people caring for him. Still, I never left his hospital room without thoroughly washing my hands and using the dispensable disinfectant on my hands. Even without Graves being an issue I would think long and hard before staying (?) with a MRSA patient. Please let me know how things go. I hope this has helped a little bit. Helen in Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 In my rather uneducated opinion I would think it is a risk. MRSA damages neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). That's the news recently that it actually attacks the immune system: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,310467,00.html So I am not sure how his body would be able to mount an antibody response to a vaccination when it is probably still recovering from the MRSA. He would seem to be immune deficient at this point, and if he is recovering I don't know what a vaccination would do. It may throw his immune system into a tailspin by challenging it yet again with another pathogen- not to mention the other components of the vaccine. This is just my personal opinion. -Michele > > Hi, > We have close friends of ours that their son was hospitalized w/ MRSA > about a month ago. He has fully recovered - and the doctors say he's > healthy. But, I wonder what kind of " weakness " may still exsist in his > immune system. Is he more susptible to other cooties???? His mom is > wanting to take him for a flu shot - this is bad in any situation, but, > isn't it worse for someone recovered from MRSA????? > > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Yes for sure And no totally healthy person has a problem with staph infections ('gets' MRSA) At 07:22 PM 11/13/2007 -0000, you wrote: >In my rather uneducated opinion I would think it is a risk. MRSA >damages neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). >That's the news recently that it actually attacks the immune system: >http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,310467,00.html > >So I am not sure how his body would be able to mount an antibody >response to a vaccination when it is probably still recovering from >the MRSA. He would seem to be immune deficient at this point, and if >he is recovering I don't know what a vaccination would do. It may >throw his immune system into a tailspin by challenging it yet again >with another pathogen- not to mention the other components of the >vaccine. This is just my personal opinion. > >-Michele > > > >> >> Hi, >> We have close friends of ours that their son was hospitalized w/ MRSA >> about a month ago. He has fully recovered - and the doctors say he's >> healthy. But, I wonder what kind of " weakness " may still exsist in his >> immune system. Is he more susptible to other cooties???? His mom is >> wanting to take him for a flu shot - this is bad in any situation, but, >> isn't it worse for someone recovered from MRSA????? >> >> Thanks, >> >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 LMBO " cooties " still lmbo... LAurie Question about MRSA Is he more susptible to other cooties???? Recent Activity a.. 6New Members Visit Your Group Health Looking for Love? Find relationship advice and answers. Healthy Eating on A place for parents to share their ideas. Dog Zone on Join a Group all about dogs. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Thanks for everyone's replies and giggles :-) It seems the boy is more prone to cooties as he now has a double ear infection <sigh> ~ > > LMBO > " cooties " > still lmbo... > LAurie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Chiropractor time! Kim Wife to Port (12-19-01) Mama to Peanut (born safely at home unassisted 10-11-04) " Mama " to Cory (dog), Gizmo (Dutch bunny), Godiva (Lop bunny), and Uno (one-legged cockatiel) Re: Question about MRSA Thanks for everyone's replies and giggles :-) It seems the boy is more prone to cooties as he now has a double ear infection <sigh> ~ > > LMBO > " cooties " > still lmbo... > LAurie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I have very much experience YOu must clorox everything when you wash clothes youmust get hot and clorox or something like it I got it in my nose from my son Is it in her blood?? This i am sorry to say could be very dangerous to you where is here msra be cautious beyond cautious SHERRY **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300000002\ 5 48) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 That's a tough one. Are you sure she has MRSA? When did she begin treatment? How long does it take for the treatment to make the staph non-contagious? Can you find someplace else for her to stay? People with lowered immune systems are much more at risk, as you know. Perhaps she doesn't know that. She must be very frightened, too; surely she'd wouldn't risk your health if she were aware of your situation. I'm surprised that your doctor isn't responding. Does he or she have an advice nurse? Having medical advice will let you determine the best course to take without ruining either your health or a family/friend relationship. H. [ ] Question about MRSA I have AIH and PBC. My doctor hasn't returned two phone calls I've left so I was hoping someone could help. I have a family friend staying in my house that was just dx with MRSA. Since I am on Imuran (100mg) I was wondering if it is safe to have her in the house with me. I've cleaned the house and wiped everything down with Clorox wipes and I am being careful but I don't know if this is enough. If anyone has any experience with MRSA, any advice you could give would be helpful. Thanks, ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 My brother had had mrsa staff come in through his port After 22 years I had to let him go to a nursing home now that they have done this they have kicked him out I am lost lost lost if your immune system is low be oh so careful it is dangerous and deadly is it in her blood stream SHERRY **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300000002\ 5 48) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear about the situation you and your brother are in. You have my best wishes. Harper ************** Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300000002\ 548) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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