Just got told by the doc a couple days ago that I have MRSA, I'm guessing I got it from BJJ but anyways he told me to pick up hibiclens and use it twice a day for a month. Any tips for making this go away fast or advice would be awesome.
Anybody ever had MRSA before?
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Yes, I've had it and it fucking sucks. Throw away ANTHING you have that touched the infection, and follow the doctors' orders especially re: medication and cleaning the wound. It can live for a year or so in your gym clothes and you definitely don't want a repeat infection.
I took long warm baths with Epsom salts and had to drain it myself each night which hurt like a bitch. Shit sucks but you gotta work your way through it, don't cut corners.
Also, monitor it closely. If it gets worse don't hesitate to go back to the doctor; not every antibiotic is effective against it.
I took long warm baths with Epsom salts and had to drain it myself each night which hurt like a bitch. Shit sucks but you gotta work your way through it, don't cut corners.
Also, monitor it closely. If it gets worse don't hesitate to go back to the doctor; not every antibiotic is effective against it.
What do you mean by draining exactly? All the places where I have it don't like have puss or anything in them? Also when it comes to things like pillows, would you recommend switching up pillowcases/pillows every night? I really appreciate the response cause I have myself all worked up and anxious
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Well for me I had 2 distinct swollen areas on my leg. I would sit in the bath for about half an hour with the Epsom salts until my skin was soft, and then puncture the swollen areas with a razor and squeeze on the surrounding skin. No puss came out, just blood, and it hurt like a bitch because the skin is so sensitive already but that's what the doctor recommended. I feel as though it did help a little.
For elevation yeah I just used pillows. Shit takes awhile to go away you just gotta grind through it, good luck man.
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Had MRSA before, and it took forever to get rid of. Had to drain several boils due to MRSA in my armpit and leg.
Just stop rolling all together, and stay away from any type of dirt in the infected area. Take your meds EXACTLY the way they tell you too, and don't stop early if it seems to go away. Hipiclens is generally just given for basic staph too. It's a basic over the counter cleaner. Not sure why that's all he told you to do.
They should have given you some muripocen(?) to shove up your nose too
Just stop rolling all together, and stay away from any type of dirt in the infected area. Take your meds EXACTLY the way they tell you too, and don't stop early if it seems to go away. Hipiclens is generally just given for basic staph too. It's a basic over the counter cleaner. Not sure why that's all he told you to do.
They should have given you some muripocen(?) to shove up your nose too
Would you recommend I go back to my doctor and see if he can give me more stuff? I really really appreciate the advice it's helping me relax big time
Luckily I don't believe any of the spots where the staph is are swollen so I think I'm good with that for now, thank you so much for all the advice, it's calming me down more than you can ever imagine.
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I would. It's a very dangerous malady if not properly taken care of, and it doesn't hurt to ask for a second opinion. You don't want gaping holes in you, which could happen.
I'm prone to skin infections, so I get staph very easily. You should ask again, and see if they can give you something better.
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No worries, sounds like you caught it early which is good. But for sure don't hesitate to go back to the doc if it starts to swell or grow in size.
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I had MRSA in my nose. Doc gave me 2 different pills. One was bactrim and I can't remember the other. It went away after 2 weeks. Good luck.
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Forgot about Bactrim. Unfortunately, I needed to go back and get more than that. You are lucky your immune system can kick it so easily.
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I'm kinda superhuman.
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Yes I had it about 10 years ago. I was getting these pimple looking things except they hurt. It was so gross how I'd squeeze em like you would a pimple & then a ton of puss would come out. Then it'd leave a hole in me. I had one actually turn black... Those things hurt.
I never took antibiotics or anything. I just moved out of the place I was living & never got MRSA ever again.
I never took antibiotics or anything. I just moved out of the place I was living & never got MRSA ever again.
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I've had impetigo, and that was gross. Oozing, bleeding scabs on the back of my neck. Got it from football, most likely my helmet. It ended up leaving a big area of scarring you can see 17 years later whenever i get a hair cut.
Never had staph or mrsa thank God. My friend had mrsa recently, despite never going near a gym.
Never had staph or mrsa thank God. My friend had mrsa recently, despite never going near a gym.
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If it makes you feel better, here's a story for you...
I found out I had MRSA when I had a boil dead smack in the middle of my butt cheek. It hurt bad & finally when it turned black, I went to the ER. So then a hot blonde nurse came in & had me drop my pants to inspect lol. Then a doctor & trainee came in & sliced my butt cheek open, drained the puss, told me to wash it with warm water & sent me on my way... Oh & i almost forgot. They did prescribe me antibiotics which they said to take exactly as prescribed.
Got a $1000 bill for that because I had no insurance. Last time I ever went to the fuckin ER
I found out I had MRSA when I had a boil dead smack in the middle of my butt cheek. It hurt bad & finally when it turned black, I went to the ER. So then a hot blonde nurse came in & had me drop my pants to inspect lol. Then a doctor & trainee came in & sliced my butt cheek open, drained the puss, told me to wash it with warm water & sent me on my way... Oh & i almost forgot. They did prescribe me antibiotics which they said to take exactly as prescribed.
Got a $1000 bill for that because I had no insurance. Last time I ever went to the fuckin ER
Will do, I appreciate the help big time.
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At least touch butt cost Conor more money than it cost you.
I had it, and turned out I was allergic to Bactrim. My body exploded with hives and caused vasculitis. It was a crazy hospital stay
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I had it a couple years ago. Started as a small sore spot in my nose, then my nose swelled to the size of a plum, full of puss. Took about 6 months and numerous antibiotics for it to completely clear up. If you ask, a lot of Drs will tell you that we all have it in our systems. According to the Drs I’ve talked to, it seems to be blown out of proportion by a lot of people. They don’t think it’s a big deal for healthy people. I went through what they call a “decontamination” routine that includes more antibiotics and showing in a special soap. I still don’t know I’m rid of it, probably not. But your Dr can prescribe what’s needed. All in all, once it’s diagnosed and the soreness clears up it’s not a big deal.
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I thought MRSA was the shit that killed all kinds of old people in hospitals.
