Re: staph infection/Ann/le

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--- grandm4@... wrote:

> How do you know its a staph infection? I was

> diagnosed with a virus last

> October and havn't felt good since. They said it had

> to run its course. Maybe

> it was staph. Sue

>

Sue, staph. aureus is a bacterial infection which

will respond to antibiotics, viral infections do not.

Also with staph you usually have quite high fever and

VERY sore throat with ulcers and other " stuff " on it,

although of course different people do respond

differently. That was my experience a couple of years

ago. Hope you feel better soon.

Also I would like to welcome Ann and le -

repeating what others say this is a great group!! My

name is Liz, I am English, single, 58 years old. I

have been dx with rp for 4 years, but I'm pretty sure

I have had it since at least 1988, probably longer.

Don't take too much notice of the depressing stuff you

may pick up on the internet. On the other hand DO

take it seriously, listen to what your docs say, and

take your meds. Although some of them do have nasty

side effects, it is still preferable to being ill and

in pain all the time. Since I have been on

methotrexate (also pred and now plaquenil) I have been

so much better!!! I am still working (mind you I have

a very flexible job!!)

I'm so glad you found us, I am sure you will get a lot

of support and info., not to mention fun!!

Love Liz

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