muck Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Any suggestions on what to do to get rid of one (besides taking whatever it is that the docs will prescribe) and/or to keep them from coming back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 1. Don't wear crocs and basketball shorts to the bar. That combo definitely attracts the ricketts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Use anitbacterial soap for handwashing and bathing. Try to keep from scratching, cut your nails short, and use hand gel frequently. Staph gets transmitted and transferred around under the fingernails pretty easily. Keep the site covered with clean and dry coverings and keep the contact with the site to a minimim. Change your sheets also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) Any suggestions on what to do to get rid of one (besides taking whatever it is that the docs will prescribe) and/or to keep them from coming back? I had a major one last year, post operation. MSSA, not MRSA. Bastard thing was a hugh pain in the ass. Had to have six infusions a day for two months from a portable IV and then a regimen of pills, varied periodically. Did the job though, I've been free of it for six months now. Edit: Once it's gone, watch for unusual pains and fever symptoms. Edited June 30, 2009 by Ursa Majoris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Info from my on-line clinical library: --------------------------------------------------- Guideline to Attempt Decolonization from MRSA Published studies have shown the procedures below are often effective. Guidance from large scale clinical trials is not available. In response to increasing MRSA, both from the community (CA-MRSA) as well as health care associated MRSA, the following consensus recommendations have been created to aid clinicians. 1) Basic principles of therapy: Staph aureus is a very common organism. We all are exposed. Colonization of the nose, and subsequently on the skin, is frequent. Approximately 60% of people are intermittently colonized, 20% always colonized, 20% never. Colonization with a certain strain of bacteria can persist for years. Spread between people is by skin contact (shaking hands, etc.) and sometimes on equipment (eg. hospital bedrail, gym workout equipment, home utensils, cups, TV remote, computer keyboards, stethoscopes). 2) Decolonization procedure: All active skin infection sites must be resolved before decolonization becomes feasible. Boils must be drained. Antibiotics may be needed. Soaks or warm compresses are appropriate. Ideally, no chronic intravenous device is present (e.g. Hickman, PICC line, etc.), and urinary catheters should be avoided. Colonization eradication should be attempted at home, not in the hospital. Chlorhexidine (Hibiclens), or hexachlorophene (Phisohex) antiseptic soap: Wash whole body (from scalp to toes) once daily. A big lather is not necessary! Skin moisturizer may be applied for dry skin after bathing. Remove all artificial nails and all fingernail polish. Scrub fingernails for one minute with nail brush twice daily. Duration: 7 days Mupirocin (Bactroban) 2% ointment Apply inside each nostril twice daily for 7 days, using a cotton tipped swab. No need to put deep into the nose. One Rx enough for all. Duration: 7 days Oral antibiotics: Are not required for decolonization. May be used to decrease gastrointestinal colonization, and may include clindamycin, doxycycline, or Bactrim, occasionally with rifampin. Encourage treatment of all household members (and regular sexual contacts) with chlorhexidine/hexachlorophene and mupirocin during the same time period. Post-treatment nasal culture for surveillance is optional and not encouraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 MRSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Info from my on-line clinical library: --------------------------------------------------- Guideline to Attempt Decolonization from MRSA Published studies have shown the procedures below are often effective. Guidance from large scale clinical trials is not available. In response to increasing MRSA, both from the community (CA-MRSA) as well as health care associated MRSA, the following consensus recommendations have been created to aid clinicians. 1) Basic principles of therapy: Staph aureus is a very common organism. We all are exposed. Colonization of the nose, and subsequently on the skin, is frequent. Approximately 60% of people are intermittently colonized, 20% always colonized, 20% never. Colonization with a certain strain of bacteria can persist for years. Spread between people is by skin contact (shaking hands, etc.) and sometimes on equipment (eg. hospital bedrail, gym workout equipment, home utensils, cups, TV remote, computer keyboards, stethoscopes). 2) Decolonization procedure: All active skin infection sites must be resolved before decolonization becomes feasible. Boils must be drained. Antibiotics may be needed. Soaks or warm compresses are appropriate. Ideally, no chronic intravenous device is present (e.g. Hickman, PICC line, etc.), and urinary catheters should be avoided. Colonization eradication should be attempted at home, not in the hospital. Chlorhexidine (Hibiclens), or hexachlorophene (Phisohex) antiseptic soap: Wash whole body (from scalp to toes) once daily. A big lather is not necessary! Skin moisturizer may be applied for dry skin after bathing. Remove all artificial nails and all fingernail polish. Scrub fingernails for one minute with nail brush twice daily. Duration: 7 days Mupirocin (Bactroban) 2% ointment Apply inside each nostril twice daily for 7 days, using a cotton tipped swab. No need to put deep into the nose. One Rx enough for all. Duration: 7 days Oral antibiotics: Are not required for decolonization. May be used to decrease gastrointestinal colonization, and may include clindamycin, doxycycline, or Bactrim, occasionally with rifampin. Encourage treatment of all household members (and regular sexual contacts) with chlorhexidine/hexachlorophene and mupirocin during the same time period. Post-treatment nasal culture for surveillance is optional and not encouraged. fwiw, that is the last route i had to take...so far so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I've been told the anti-bacterial body wash/soap is NOT a good idea...at least not daily use. It will kill the good bacteria on the skin too. Not sure if that is factual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I've been told the anti-bacterial body wash/soap is NOT a good idea...at least not daily use. It will kill the good bacteria on the skin too. Not sure if that is factual. Well uh... ALL soap is technically anti-bacterial. So... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hanging out at the Cleveland Browns training facility again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Well uh... ALL soap is technically anti-bacterial. So... You sure about this? I think anti-bacterial soap has a certain ingredient that other soap does not contain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 You sure about this? I think anti-bacterial soap has a certain ingredient that other soap does not contain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Triclosan is the added ingredient that is not in all soap. This is the ingredient that is somewhat controversial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Article on Triclosan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 my doctor has gone on a anti-biotic halt. wont prescribe them unless completely necessary. they aid in the evolution of superbugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Article on Triclosan So, soap - in general - can/does kill most micro-organisms (bacteria), but this tricolsan stuff just does a better job of it? I am not in a reading mode right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 my doctor has gone on a anti-biotic halt. wont prescribe them unless completely necessary. they aid in the evolution of superbugs. while I applaud him for his efforts, if you ever think you need some and your doctor doesn't think they are absolutely necessary, just drive down to Mexico and buy them over the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 ...thanks to all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 So, soap - in general - can/does kill most micro-organisms (bacteria), but this tricolsan stuff just does a better job of it? I am not in a reading mode right now. Have a few too many at the kickball game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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