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March 31, 2008, 3:58 pm PDT
 Quote From: debbiekel I did not contract MRSA for an over abundance of anti biotics. I did however, contract it at the workplace from a co-worker. My first disappointment was in letting my workplace know that I had contracted it there (co-worker admitted and showed me their sores/uncovered and had worked in my work station long before I knew they had it) and they did absolutely nothing to discourage any spread, etc. Not even something as simple as purchasing hand sanitizer. I brought my own to work after that but is somewhat like closing the barn after the cows get out. I was put on one month of anti biotics and provided no information about what I really had or what to do other than take the pills. After the month on the anti biotics three days later it flared up once again with even more vengence. They then put me on 2 anti biotics for yet another month. I truly wish someone would tell the public the truth about this stuff and get the same story from any doctor. I have visited with 4 doctors about this and they all have different opinions and suggestions. I feel like I have some sort of cooties that I can spread even when I don't have any outbreak. I have started washing/showering and cleaning with a product called Hibiclens...supposed to be what doctors and nurses scub with prior to surgeries. I have replaced all my cosmetics, never use the same linens twice, NEVER allow anyone to use something I've contacted...I feel like I am living in some sort of bubble. If I could get some HONEST STRAIGHT answers and precautions I would feel much better. I've been told that MRSA is similar in behavior as herpies. Once you get it you always have it. I so hope tomorrow's show will help shed some light on the truth to this stuff. Anytime I get a scratch or a blemish I worry that its another flare up and panic so as not to potentially infect anyone around me. But don't worry so much about it. My husbands been through it, a year also and many different diagnosis until he finally got the right one. It's been over 2 1/2 years now and he's doing fine. He even had major surgery and everything went well. read my post under jewelsf, I tell the story there. We made love throughout the whole time that he had it, we shared almost everything except towels, and I never caught it. Due to a disability I have a very low immune system and the specialist said that I was alright. I know that it's VERY hard to deal with but ease up on yourself. You don't have cooties and I would shake your hand and give you a hug anytime. Good luck and I hope you feel better. Julie |
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