Who knows about a bacteria infection called MRSA? I have it and it hurts! Any treatment tips?

Question

45 YO Male. Thought to have contacted this "super bug" from the gym. No joke responses please....it is seemingly a serious health threat and was looking for some support groups or info.

Answer 1

First off, there are two types of MRSA. hospital acquired and community acquired.

CA-MRSA (community acquired) is fairly common place and like with your situation is contracted in the community. CA-MRSA is treated with oral bactrim, doxcycline, or clindamycin.

Remember that it is normal to carrry bacteria like staph on your skin, nostril...It only becomes a problem when these bacteria cause an infection. The difference between regular staph (the staph that is not resistant to methicillin, MSSA) and MRSA is simply one is resistant to methicillin-like antibiotics and the other is not. THIS IS THE ONLY DIFFERENCE. MRSA IS NOT MORE INFECTIVE OR DANGEROUS THEN MSSA. MRSA is only dangerous because it limits what type of antibiotic you can use. The media loves to nickname things and scare the bejesus out of people. You don't have a "super-bug." You only have a bug that is resistant to methicillin.

As a doctor who is constantly exposed to MRSA and who probably carries it, I have never had an infection from it. I WILL NEVER GET TESTED AND WILL REFUSE TO GET TESTED FOR MRSA BECAUSE NO HOSPITAL WILL ALLOW ME TO WORK IF I TEST POSITIVE FOR MRSA. I can gaurantee you that most doctors carry staph including the MRSA type. So you are in good company. If someone touches you where your infection is, chances are they will not get an infection from it.

So stop worring about and just get it treated.

http://www.ochealthinfo.com/epi/mrsa/providers.htm

Answer 2

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's immune to some commonly used antibiotics.

MRSA is treatable. By definition, MRSA is resistant to some antibiotics. But other kinds of antibiotics still work. Bactrim and Vancocin (vancomycin) are often the first drugs used. Other options are Cleocin, Levaquin, Cubicin, Targocid, Zyvox, and Synercid. Some of these antibiotics may need to be given intravenously.

Strains of bacteria become resistant because people do not properly take their medication. Never stop taking your medicine, even if you're feeling better. If you don't take all of your medicine, some of the strongest staph bacteria may survive. These survivors then have the potential to become resistant to the antibiotic. They also could reinfect you or infect someone else.

Some support groups:
http://www.mrsaresources.com/
http://www.mrsasupport.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
http://handsofhopegroup.com/

Answer 3

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ( MRSA )
MRSA is usually seen as a harmless skin commensal. Howeverit can cause a variety of infections in soft tissues and elsewhere. It is particularly associated with surgical wound infections . Eradication of the organism is difficult and people who are known to be colonized should be isolated . Topical treatment with antibiotics is often used , but it is of limited efficacy.

Answer 4

MRSA is an advanced resistant strain of STAFF INFECTION, it is very common and more predominate in the United States Prison systems, then anywhere else in the USA. The infection is resistant to most antibiotics and presents as circular crated lesions on the skin, when the craters fester and begin to drain the infection is more contagious then at any other point in the duration of the infection. GO TO THE DOCTOR BEFORE YOU DIE.

Answer 5

Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus... it is becoming more common every day. Follow the treatment set out by your Dr. and be very diligent. It is a real problem in hospitals. Wonder if one of your gym buddies brought it with him from a hospital? One of the best ways to prevent spreading this is to WASH YOUR HANDS. Be on the look out for secondary infections such as yeast.

Answer 6

I'm assuming if you know you have MRSA, then you've already been to a physician. If you're not hospitalized, make sure you're following your doctor's instructions to the letter to prevent the spread of the bacteria. If you're in pain, contact your doctor. S/he will most likely readily prescribe pain medication to manage the discomfort of the infection.

Answer 7

MRSA is a super disease and it stands for methacillin resistant staphaureus. It is very difficult to treat. See your physician or go to an emergency room How do you know you have it anyway?

Answer 8

ok ,not a common one,
usually found in hospitals not in the gym,
(it is strange to have there)

known as Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureaus (gram positive bacteria)
your pathologist will be the best judge to tell you that whether it is sensitve for treatment with the Co-amoxiclave, imepenium, vancomycin or any other drug,
good bye and good luck

Answer 9

i'm 27 & just got the same thing from unkown location & have never had any staph infections before .. it manifested in my leg. & yeah its bad. the doc epxlained that, this staph infection that has jumped to the general public. it has become resistant to alot of antiboitics.. i'm on bactrim which is not working, dont let your doc ho-hum around.. it needs agressive treatment & is painful.. Take ALL anti biotics , bleach your clothes, bedding, blankets & towels, that have come in contact with the infection. if you live with others, saitize anythink the ifectid part of your body comes incontact with , including tub & tiolet & make sure evry one pays extra attentions to handwashing. & i wish u luck on recovering

Answer 10

If you reallly have it go to a DR NOW!!!!! MRSA is a killer. Not only that you can spead it easly