Guest guest Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 I developed MRSA post-op after having a portion of my large intestine removed due to diverticulitis and a hernia.The incision didn't completely close, leaving an opening where MRSA entered the wound. The hospital used a new approach. I took massive doses of IV antibiotic (vancomycin sp?). A syringe of my blood was mixed with genemycine (sp?), a common antibiotic, and a jell-like substance which was inserted directly into the wound. It was sealed for seven days and the wound began to heal from inside out....after 6 wks I tested clear of MRSA. MRSA is a common problem in hospitals and often carried by medical workers. Don't want to scare you but it should be treated quickly and aggressively. Good luck, Margaret Rosen Lum <rrosenlum@...> wrote: Yes. It supposedly gets folks with a compromised immune system -- that's us, right? From: edultrasound@... Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:29:00 -0800 Subject: Re: [ ] MRSAs Hi Rebeca, are talking about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus? [ ] MRSAs Dear gang, Apropos of nothing, I have just developed a MRSA. Surgery Thursday. Are we more susceptible to these than " normal " people? Sheesh! I'm feeling less normal all the time! Thanks and all my good will, ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser .msn.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Sheesh! They drained mine, but they're leaving it up to me to remove the packing and apply a new dressing. And no painkillers! Such are things in HMO land I guess. From: mpraymond@... Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:52:25 -0800 Subject: [ ] MRSA I developed MRSA post-op after having a portion of my large intestine removed due to diverticulitis and a hernia.The incision didn't completely close, leaving an opening where MRSA entered the wound. The hospital used a new approach. I took massive doses of IV antibiotic (vancomycin sp?). A syringe of my blood was mixed with genemycine (sp?), a common antibiotic, and a jell-like substance which was inserted directly into the wound. It was sealed for seven days and the wound began to heal from inside out....after 6 wks I tested clear of MRSA. MRSA is a common problem in hospitals and often carried by medical workers. Don't want to scare you but it should be treated quickly and aggressively. Good luck, Margaret Rosen Lum <rrosenlum@...> wrote: Yes. It supposedly gets folks with a compromised immune system -- that's us, right? From: edultrasound@... Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:29:00 -0800 Subject: Re: [ ] MRSAs Hi Rebeca, are talking about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus? [ ] MRSAs Dear gang, Apropos of nothing, I have just developed a MRSA. Surgery Thursday. Are we more susceptible to these than " normal " people? Sheesh! I'm feeling less normal all the time! Thanks and all my good will, ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser .msn.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I would put up a real stink if they asked me to do that. That is not sanitary and it should be done by a doctor. At least that is my feeling. Good luck and take care. My son had one on his leg and they gave him several antibiotics before it went away and they still watch him. Sharon _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Rosen Lum Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 12:16 PM Subject: RE: [ ] MRSA Sheesh! They drained mine, but they're leaving it up to me to remove the packing and apply a new dressing. And no painkillers! Such are things in HMO land I guess. groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com From: mpraymond@sbcglobal <mailto:mpraymond%40sbcglobal.net> .net Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:52:25 -0800 Subject: [ ] MRSA I developed MRSA post-op after having a portion of my large intestine removed due to diverticulitis and a hernia.The incision didn't completely close, leaving an opening where MRSA entered the wound. The hospital used a new approach. I took massive doses of IV antibiotic (vancomycin sp?). A syringe of my blood was mixed with genemycine (sp?), a common antibiotic, and a jell-like substance which was inserted directly into the wound. It was sealed for seven days and the wound began to heal from inside out....after 6 wks I tested clear of MRSA. MRSA is a common problem in hospitals and often carried by medical workers. Don't want to scare you but it should be treated quickly and aggressively. Good luck, Margaret Rosen Lum <rrosenlumhotmail (DOT) <mailto:rrosenlum%40hotmail.com> com> wrote: Yes. It supposedly gets folks with a compromised immune system -- that's us, right? groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com From: edultrasound@ <mailto:edultrasound%40> Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:29:00 -0800 Subject: Re: [ ] MRSAs Hi Rebeca, are talking about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus? [ ] MRSAs Dear gang, Apropos of nothing, I have just developed a MRSA. Surgery Thursday. Are we more susceptible to these than " normal " people? Sheesh! I'm feeling less normal all the time! Thanks and all my good will, ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser .msn.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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