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Question

Ive had multiple cultures done, fist it was mrsa, and then nothing, but still break out and now its worse, and out of controll itching. I use topical non itching creams, and benadrill, works foe a liitle bit. does any one out there know the right doctor to go to. Ive used some of the best dermatologists in the state, and they are shaking their head.its affecting my immune system, just got over phenonia, now My lungs are releasing large amounts of mucuse. help from anyone, will be appreciated, its over a year now, running out of strength, and doctors, thanks dan

Answer 1

Hi. I agree with those who said go with an infectious disease specialist. Yes you may need IV Vancomycin but its very expensive and Bactrim DS orally also works and is cheaper and easier than IV therapy. There is a medication we use on topically on hospice patients called Acticoat 7 it must be Acticoat 7 and know there are six different kinds of Acticoat. Hospice patients have compromised immune systems which is why this may also work for you. Keep well hydrated and keep spitting out that mucous. You need good nutrition do not neglect that take vitamins and Boost makes a meal replacement juice extra c and zinc will benefit as well and a product called arginaid its an amino acid that helps healing. Good luck Dan.

Answer 2

Debbie N. is exactly right. An infectious disease doc is the way to go. My best friend developed a weird skin condition a few years ago where a tiny scratch ulcerated on her hand. They kept saying staph infection and cutting and cutting on her. Finally an infectious disease guy came in and right away diagnosed Pyoderma Gangrenosum - a rare skin disease that gets worse each time the skin is cut or injured. They were making it worse, not better. They diagnosed her just days before they were going to amputate her hand, which would have led to arm, etc. Hers is an autoimmune disease and the infectious disease guy saved her. Get to one right away - the dermatologists she had seen had no idea what they were looking at - and it was a disease that affects the skin!!! Good luck!

Answer 3

I have the same problem. Dermatologist and doctors have no clue. I get mine frozen. They go away, but sometimes come out in a different area. I was exposed to molds/fungus 4 yrs ago. That is when mine started. If you would like to visit my mold help site and see if it might help you, go to:

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Answer 4

If the antifungals work, get checked out for a systemic yeast syndrome. www.hufa.org has some basic info. Also, it would not hurt to get your insulin level checked. If insulin is overproducing, then it can cause other imbalances that can affect your immune system.

In the meantime, start eating plain, no fruit yogurt for the acidophilous bacteria.

Answer 5

unfortunately you a genetic trait that effects you and the staph is dominant .....the wholesale unauthorized use of antibiotics in third world country's have cause most antibiotics not effective..the USA has a epidemic plan in place for thousands if not hundred of thousand of deaths from a raging staph type infection that will be worse than the bird flu

Answer 6

If you have been diagnosed with MRSA you NEED IV antiobiotics, vicomyacin or vanomyacian, I believe, to get rid of that, if you can get rid of it.

It is coag neg staph, hard to kill and can be life-threatening.

GO TO AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST! Not a dermatologist, or regular MD - get your lab results and get going.

Answer 7

yes threre is an excellant top dermatologist but he is in chattanooga his name is rodney c susong, you may want to check with your dermatologist or pcp and ask if you can try a presciptin drug called atarax and ask that he give you tagamet otr now along with this drug it kills the parasites together and it works i know i been there , my lungs filled up with fluid and it was hives and i could not walk it was so itchy and painful my foster father took me to him and one visit and the meds cleared it right up, please give that a try at least i could breathe again it was horrible good luck and god bless love mystical let me know if this helps

Answer 8

go and check ucla (university of california-los angeles), they might be able to help you since they are medical school and from what i have heard, they won't let you leave until you heal.

hope you get cured on whatever ailing you. don't lose hope, pray and stay strong, you will need all your strength to get over this..

also, you need your family in time of this, ask their moral and personal support to be there for you. reading your plea makes me sad, i wish i can tell you something better to ease your suffering..good luck and hope you get help...

Answer 9

Maybe it is hidradenitis suppurativa. It causes tender cysts in areas where you have sweat glands (armpits, anogenital, breast/chest trunk facial) often mistaken for acne vulgaris..it is odorous too. If you just had pneumonia that may just be coincidental...Keep trying, that's why they call it 'practicing' medicine...best of luck

Answer 10

you might want to check your blood sugar ..... mrsa does not cause infections....boils and breakout.... the beat thing to do sis get an anitfungal cream.... like jock itch cream...... lamasil tabletsd but they are dr recommended only.... might wwant to get a TB tesst done...... alot of flem produces when you have been exposed