I am feeling so ill that I feel sad and possibly depressed. I really want to find something to help me feel better. I was diagnosed with a staph infection and given a week's worth of antibiotics. I am on Imuran from a kidney transplant 3 years ago. I had swollen lymph nodes all over, a blinding headache, and a stiff neck. I went to the doctor, and he said that, plus boils (I just though I was having an acne breakout) was staph from being on Imuran. Since then, I have been having unbearable symptoms. I don't feel rested after sleeping or napping, skin is peeling and feels sunbruned near some of the pimpes I drained, nausea that makes me carry a bucket, headache, itching red rash in several places, etc. Now my whole back is stiff. The worst part is that I feel like I am freezing and do not have a fever and have an insatiable craving for powdered donuts. I don't know if my thermometer is broken, but it showed between 97.1 and 97.6 all day today. My doctor isn't returning my phone calls :^
2007-12-06 15:25:58 · 8 answers · asked by BonnieBee 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
what a bad day...
better moments on the way...
2007-12-06 15:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by dawn666annapolis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor is not returning your calls, you should find another who will listen to your list of complaints. I know that transplant patients have to take anti rejection drugs for the rest of their lives so perhaps the Imuran isn't the best one for you and others are available that will give you some relief. The symptoms you describe sound like an immune deficiency to me but, I'm not a doctor. I do know that eating fruits and vegetables that are grown near where a person lives, gives them a greater immunity to irritants but this may be lame when a kidney transplant is involved. Animal products, as far as I'm concerned, will only add to your problems because of the additives they contain. Personally, I've been a vegetarian for over 25 years and I can't remember the last time I had even so much as a cold. Again, find a doctor who is more sympathetic than the one you wrote about. I hope you get better soon. I'd hug you if I could.
2007-12-06 23:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by CiCi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all. As a normal joe, I hope and pray for your recovery. Do what makes you happy. Humor is a great idea.
Second of all, as a Nurse, the treatment you have received sounds piss poor.
Have you definitely been diagnosed with staph?
Have you been diagnosed with MRSA
Has blood work been done?
What Meds have been prescribed.
The Imuran was most likely the contributing factor to the Staph (if indeed you have it). How long have you been taking it and have you ever had adverse reactions to it.
You mentioned something about what you thought were pimples, have they been drained, and are they what lead your doctor to the diagnosis?
Answer those questions above and I will edit this post.
Hang in there!
2007-12-07 00:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by Sean L.P.N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watching funny videos on the internet and reading some good old jokes and riddles helps me feel better when I'm sick but I've never been as sick as you but maybe a good distraction like reading a book can take your mind off of things! It might be hard to concentrate but it will still be better than just sitting or sleeping all day trying to wait it out! Another possibility is to watch a good movie or something you like! Maybe call a friend! Try to get active "not like sports and stuff but like walk around a bit". Try to stretch your legs and stuff. I know it stinks having staph and I hope you feel better but the best thing to do in order to get over the symptoms that effect your mind is to just get a good distraction and stick to it! A fun thing I always find is playing chess or checkers against the computer! I hope you feel better!
2007-12-06 23:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by Ian R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor isn't returning phone calls? Wow, that is really bad news, time to find another doctor fast. This sounds pretty serious, call the hospital and ask if there is someone they can recommend that specializes in staph.
Take care, I am sorry, I haven't a clue what to tell you. I will pray for you.
2007-12-06 23:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try colloidal silver. You should be able to get it at a healthfood store or a homeopathic drug store. You may have antibiotic resistant (MRSA) staph, and colloidal silver is better than most antibiotics.
2007-12-06 23:30:48 · answer #6 · answered by gotech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u spike up a fever real quick go to the hospital
U may be starting MRSA like the other person said so go to the doctors office
2007-12-07 16:43:07 · answer #7 · answered by migity22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH my GoD!!!
Im soooo deeply soorry that you have to put up with this!!
I really do hope for the best in your recovery! although these words give no cure...I truly mean them!
plz tell your body to get better jeje
leave tons of voicemails for your doctor...jeje!
Again, plz get better!!!!
2007-12-06 23:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋