I have had problems with staph infections and cellulitis for over a year. I have an appointment with a skin infectious doctor in two weeks. I have tried everything else and I hope to get some answers from this doctor. I was wondering if anyone else has had the same type of problem and what their solution was.
By Paula M
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I had read somewhere, awhile back, that certain bacteria, including MRSA, if memory serves, are sensitive to plain ole garlic! Well, I'd take garlic supplements if I were in your situation, and consider topical application (but not without frequent changing alternating with open air). Maybe you are talking about boils. Vitamin C is wonderful, too! Vitamin D and sunshine on your skin. It will make you feel really great if you can gain control over this. Another general health thing is fish oil (or krill or seaweed) for your Omega 3s.
Very important: Bacteria thrive on sugar! So, for the time being, eliminate fructose, all artificial sweeteners, sweet fruits and fruits and vegetables that ferment, such as beans, watermelon, and others (green beans are okay - there is a list of fermenting foods called the FODMAP foods). And I might add try Citrucel to keep foods in your bowel moving so that you don't accumulate sugars. Additionally, approach this by boosting your immune system. Get beta carotene in your system and research other immune boosters (Vitamin C, again!). Best of success to you! Hope you feel better soon.
Since you mention you are prone/susceptible to staph then you need to know that you must be extra careful about cleanliness. It also means the people who are around you need to be thoughtful about cleanliness when around you too. About one quarter to one third of the population are carriers of staph and even though it doesn't affect them adversely at all they spread it unintentionally to others.
Your immune system must be in a weakened/compromised state because of illness and/or advanced age. I say that because my immune system has become badly compromised from emphysema, am 57 years old and am susceptible to staph/cellulitis now. The first time I got cellulitis about three years ago it had spread from my foot up to my knee in less than two days. It was caused from a spider bite. Now I know immediately what to do to try to prevent it and even though I still get it once in awhile no matter how careful I am I know to call the doctor for help right away.
Staph bacteria are very hardy and can remain indefinitely on items and that includes even inanimate fabric items like towels and items such as door knobs, shopping cart handles, items on stores shelves; basically anything. The bacteria enters the body through openings in the skin such as a cut, open sore, broken skin from dryness or bug bite or through the nose, eyes, ears and (sorry to be graphic) but even the vagina, penis opening and anus and then works itself/spreads through the blood stream. Staph can cause very serious illness and even death.
Now the weird thing about being staph susceptible is that it can often become worse from using too many antibacterial cleansers and/or antibiotic medications. What happens is the body is basically overdosed and becomes resistant to those very items meant to be helpful. With that said, try to not overuse antibacterial hand washing gels, antibacterial soaps (including antibacterial dish soap) and just use regular soap as often as needed. Use things like the wipes stores supply to clean the cart handle before shopping and wipe your hands with them again after loading the car and putting the cart back.
When you get home from any public place wash your hands and while out in public places resist touching your eyes, ears, nose, etc. When using a public bathroom wash your hands before going potty and use the paper towel to open the stall door. After going wash your hands and use another paper towel to open the door to exit the bathroom.
You and your loved ones need to keep their hands washed (with soap) and that includes not only after going to the bathroom but also after doing something as simple as blowing your nose or sneezing into your hand. I mention 'with soap' because you would be shocked at how many people don't use soap and think simple water (and then wiping dry on a community towel) is enough. It's not.
One more thing, if you get a cut, open sore or bite immediately wash the area well, place some antibiotic ointment (like Neosporin) on it and cover with a bandage. Keep it clean and ointment and bandage on it until it has healed. If "any" redness and/or swelling begins to spread immediately call your doctor or go to the ER because that means it has turned into cellulitis.
I mean no disrespect to the person who posted about using garlic and various other items to prevent staph. Some of those are wives tales and could do more harm than good. Skin staph is about bacteria and cleanliness. However, when your immune system is compromised eating healthy and exercising if possible does help boost your immune system. When you see the doctor have a blood test ordered to see what vitamins your system might be lacking and the doctor will then tell you which supplements and how much you need to take. Even vitamins and other various supplements should not be self subscribed and especially when your system is already compromised.
My mom had cellulitus real bad in her lower legs. I was told it came from poor circulation because she didn't want to keep walking and keep her blood circulating real good. The doctors put her on an antibotic and it cleared it up for a while but came back because we couldn't get her to walk. She needed to walk a mile a day and she didn't. That is all I know about the subject and I hope this helps you.
Can you tell me the name of the antibiotic they put your Mom on for her legs to clear up
Manuka honey has been proven to be successful with staph and even MARSA. The advice you have gotten so far looks good.
I had cellulitus and had to be hospitalized for it. I was put on very strong intravenous antibiotics for 3 days. It took care of it.
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