MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)… is a pathogenic (disease causing), contagious bacteria. Being a contagion, MRSA bacteria can be cross contaminated (spread) to other sites about the body. Additionally, MRSA bacteria can easily be passed from one individual to another, and can even cross species barriers infecting animals (domestic/livestock) and vice versa. MRSA offers no immunity, meaning one can contract the bacteria over and over. Therefore, the goal of lesion care is to control outbreaks of MRSA infection, and avoid cross contaminating the bacteria when outbreaks do occur. Creating environments unsuitable for the bacteria to over populate (thrive)… affords host control.
The following products and treatments collectively have not only helped me concerning my personal experience with MRSA, these protocols have helped many others, as the MRSA Discussion Forum USA & Canada topics reflect. When ‘conventional’ medicine alone can not help relieve suffering, people turn and consider the origins of medicine for alternative solutions. Utilizing the ‘blending of ALL medicine’ is an important consideration.
Many factors must be considered when an individual experiences chronic MRSA outbreaks. For example… everyone is different. Strains of MRSA bacteria are different. Individuals who are immune compromised with pre-existing health issues (diabetes, etc.) should be aware these factors do play a role in one’s ability to control an aggressive pathogen like Staph aureus mutation MRSA (bacteria). In many cases it is not impossible to attain control over the bacteria, just more difficult when one has a pre-existing compromised immune system.
(If an individual is diabetic it is imperative to maintain diabetic diet, and control blood sugar levels. Nutritional health plays a grand role in system balance.)
In order to control painful, contagious MRSA lesion outbreaks, we must address the following areas…
*Topical Care - reduce bacteria overload, and balance skin flora (good and bad bacteria commonly found on our skin).
*Internal Care - build/support/balance the immune system through diet and supplementation of that which we lack from our diets.
*Environmental Care - reduce bacteria overload in living/working spaces in attempt to avoid cross contamination.
Be aware that ‘hands give bacteria the legs they need to infect the multitudes.’ Wash hands often throughout the day, especially when in the public arena… meaning markets, restaurants, shopping centers, etc. When you are unable to wash hands, use alcohol based hand sanitizer gel. Avoid touching inner nostrils, biting fingernails, scratching at itchy skin anomalies. Alcohol based hand sanitizer approved by the United States of America CDC for MRSA control recommends practicing good hand hygiene by washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in concentration of 60 percent to 95 percent ethanol or isopropanol alcohol, as their formal hand-washing trials have proven this to be the most effective.
Since we know MRSA prefers particular body sites to colonize (read about Carrier -Colonized right drop down menu). Our nares/nostrils are the most common colonization site. If an individual is culturing nare positive - utilize prescription Bactroban (mupirocin 2%) antibiotic ointment to decolonize following common protocol… swirl antibiotic ointment in nares 2x daily x5-7 days- stop. Everyone in MRSA positive individual’s communal circle should be nare cultured for carrier status when one has contracted the bacteria, due to ease of contractibility.
Follow decolonization simultaneously. If others in the home are carriers (which can be tested via nare/nostril swab culture), they could very easily pass bacteria back and forth. If nare cultures are positive all carriers should follow decolonization protocol at the same time, to prevent cross contaminating each other.
Hibiclens
If you try this product… Hibiclens carries warning: DO NOT GET INTO EYES & EARS. Hibiclens is antimicrobial wash to be used in shower daily during outbreak / 3x weekly thereafter in attempt at protecting topical flora. In between if you’re comfortable… alternate garlic baths / diluted bleach baths.
Use impeccable care if MRSA lesions are actively draining, as the drainage is a contagion capable of infecting other sites about the body, and others as well. Keep active lesions covered to avoid cross contaminating bacteria to other sites. Always use gloves. Discourage nose picking, nail biting, scratching/picking at itchy lesions, as this will spread MRSA bacteria.
Tea Tree Oil works well as an antiseptic which often aids in the healing of MRSA lesions. Alternating garlic baths/diluted bleach baths/Epsom Salt baths assist as well.
*NOTE: If you do try Tea Tree Oil... be sure to do a 'patch test' by gently rubbing oil on a small patch of skin first. Note any reaction. If no reaction, try on lesion. Tea Tree Oil has a camphor odor. (Camphor: A whitish, translucent, crystalline, pleasant-odored terpene ketone, C10H16O, obtained from the camphor tree, used chiefly in the manufacture of celluloid, and in medicine as a counter-irritant for pain, itching, and in the treatment of infections.)
In my experience Tea Tree Oil it did not escalate to the 'ouch' factor, even on the most sensitive skin.
*Allibiotic Non-Drowsy CF http://www.nutritiongeeks.com/p-7274-allibiotic-non-drowsy-cf.aspx
Start off with 1 cap 2x daily and build up to 2 - 2x daily for the synergetic effect (works together) this supplement offers with other beneficial ingredients. Can be taken with additional garlic/allicin supplements.
*Emergen-C http://www.emergenc.com/
High dosing Vitamin C - 4000mg daily (start out slow, work your way up as tolerated)
MRSA bacteria can remain viable on surfaces for a lengthy period. It is important to decontaminate your environment by bleach cleaning all appropriate surfaces. Lysol spray ‘common touch sites’ such as tv remote controls, door knobs, light switches, etc.
Do not share ANY personal items… towels, razors, etc. Wash clothes separately, bleach when appropriate, dry in dryer.
Whether topical, internal, or home… what we are attempting to do is make the environment as unsuitable as possible for MRSA to successfully over populate.
Please make sure all professionals are ‘following up’ with individual’s progress/concerns. Be acutely aware of antibiotic changes as some antibiotics do hold serious adverse reactions with other medications and/or supplements, all should be passed by physician before ingesting.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
ladyk
It is through trial, error, and education - that we attain success.
