thrillathahunt
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Thanks bud. I am going to see a specialist tomorrow. I need all the input and help I can get
thrillathahunt said:Thanks bud. I am going to see a specialist tomorrow. I need all the input and help I can get
thrillathahunt said:Thank you guys for all your help! I am still going to try what you have suggested....I mean whats wrong with doing all that you can, right?
mastereagle22 said:Ok as a health care provider AND someone who has had one of these infections let me give you some advice.
1. Get it lanced and drained IMMEDIATELY. It will never heal if it is not drained. I&D (incision and drainage is the number 1 form of treatment)
2. Take all medication as prescribed. Do not miss any doses.
3. If you have a way to do a direct water lavage to the area (hand held shower worked for me) do it with hot water. Flushes out the bacteria from the area.
4. Ask your doctor about using Hibiclens (chlorhexadine) Can be bought at Wal-Mart or Walgreens or just about any pharmacy.
5. If it isn't getting better do not be afraid to go to a different doctor. My doctor ignored mine and put me on meds. A day later I was in the ER with a major issue which required intervention.
It also took me 45 days of oral antibiotic to get rid of the infection. MRSA is easily killed with good handwashing and you should make sure to use Alcohol based hand sanitizers often and anyone around you should too. You should also wash your clothes seperate until your infection is not actively draining any further.
Do NOT use bar soap. And finally a 10-1 bleach solution (10 parts water to 1 part bleach) should be used in any bath or shower you use until after this has cleared up to prevent spreading the infection to yourself or anyone else.
I have a lot more info than what I posted above. I am very knowledgable about this topic and give presentations on it to Physicians, Dentists, teachers, coaches etc. Silver does have antimicrobial properties but should be used with caution and only under the direct supervision of a health care provider.
mastereagle22 said:Well something happened and rather long post of mine on this topic has disappeared.