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does this person have active mrsa in a wound, sputum, etc., or just a carrier?

wiping the tub out with bleach after they bathe should be good enough. if they have it in a wound they should do their best to keep it covered and keep it from coming in contact with things you will be in contact with. they can wash the wound separately wit a designated wash cloth and warm, soapy water.

both of you should practice frequent hand hygiene!

if it weren't for the cuts you have, would say dont really worry about it too much.. just try your best to sanitize the bathroom after he/she uses it. good luck, maybe others will have some better advice/info.

here is a cdc info sheet about mrsa

edit: if you want, you could pick up some of these: http://www.amazon.com/PDI-Super-Sani-Cloth-Germicidal-Disposable/dp/B001GEZEAK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369771011&sr=8-1&keywords=sani+wipes

those are the wipes we use in the hospital to santize stuff MRSA people touch.

Yes, I'm planning to stay on Vitamin D and B12 indefinitely. I replied to another post last week describing my experience with fatigue. I'll copy and paste the relevant part below:


> I Started taking a B12 supplement (this is in addition to my daily multivitamin). I bought the type that contains methylcobalamin, which is the easiest-to-absorb form of B12. It's a cherry-flavored lozenge that you dissolve under your tongue.

If you happen to have pernicious anemia or Crohn's disease in your ileum (I initially posted this in /r/CrohnsDisease), it might be physically impossible for you to absorb enough B12. Ask your doctor about B12 injections!


> I also increased my Vitamin D dose to 3000 IU/day (this is also in addition to my daily multivitamin). A few years ago (in a period of remission), I was extremely fatigued, and having difficulty getting out of bed in the morning. I was diagnosed with a vitamin D insufficiency - my blood level was 24ng/ml. I started taking supplements (2000 IU/day), and when the level got up to 56ng/ml, I felt awesome! I decided to stay at that dose indefinitely. With this last UC flareup, my vitamin D level dropped back down to 41, despite no change in my supplements. I'm now slowly increasing my dose, and my doctor is sending me for blood work periodically to make sure I stay in a healthy range (currently at 3000 IU, and might increase to 4000 IU after my next blood test).

>For some background on the vitamin D dosing:

>A lot of researchers are now suggesting that the currently accepted "normal" range for blood tests is too low, and actually represents the minimum level we should aim for - and that the current recommendations for dietary intake are too low to even get us to that minimum! There's also a link between vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune diseases, though there's no definitive answer as to which comes first.

>From what I've read, and what I've discussed with my GI and primary care doctor, it's a good idea to increase to whatever dose you need to get your blood levels between 50 and 100ng/ml - there are some tips here for how to do so. (Although the dosages might seem high, they're safe - many doctors prescribe 50,000 IU per week for patients with severe deficiencies!)

Hey, it is obvious you have systemic issues of inflammation, possibly autoimmune.

Do everything your doctors say, but ALSO, you can do TONS with diet.

Of course do the natural anti-inflammatories: turmeric (with black pepper), Omega-3 oils (I use flax like melted butter and get algae oil-- that is where fish get their omega-3s), low on saturated fats, animal proteins, fried foods, refined grains and sugar.

If you can swing it I would do a four week trial diet.

Some amazing resources are:

https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/anti-inflammatory-diet-pyramid/dr-weils-anti-inflammatory-food-pyramid/

https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/

https://www.drfuhrman.com/shop/products/134/eat-to-live (This is pretty extreme but use it as a "aspirational guide"

https://www.amazon.com/Ultraprevention-Mark-Hyman/dp/0743448839 (There is a chapter on inflammation)

I would definitely watch the Forks over Knives movie!

Basically a whole foods, plant-based diet is what you are aspiring for. See how you feel on it.

I have been on the diet for 15 years, completely recovered from an "incurable" illness. And am about to enjoy delicious "mac and cheese" made from cauliflower over whole grain pasta.

Hey dude I understand what you have been going through. I suffer from the same thing and after a very long time I finally figured out some really good ways to deal with it. First a crucial thing is to deal with stress as stress will make your symptoms worse. Try some form of exercise such as swimming/running and do it on a daily basis. Also look into Meditation, yoga, or Tai-Chi. Also, when you do find yourself starting to get stressed try this breathing exercise. Slowly take a deep breath through your nose (remembering to use your stomach rather than chest for the inhaling part) and then slowly exhale out through your mouth while keeping a relaxed and slightly open jaw.

Believe it or not moisturizing is actually very important and can be very helpful if done correctly. When you put on a moisturizer (I would personally recommend Aveeno's oatmeal lotion) remember to FIRST apply (cold) water on the spot you are moisturizing. Following that, immediately put the lotion on the dry skin and gently massage it in. This technique will help to better hydrate your skin. Do (not) take hot showers (even lukewarm can be detrimental sometimes). Your best bet is to attempt to do cold showers or just slightly warmer than cold showers. Try to use unscented shampoo and conditioner preferably with an avocado base. Remember to very gently lather it into your hair. As soon as you are finished showering (pat) rather than rub your body dry (including your face) and do the apply the moisturizer to help seal in the water from the shower.

Finally here are some links to amazing oils and creams that help to rejuvenate the skin and are high in omega 3's, antioxidants, and amino acids.

http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/shop-by-line/hemp.aspx#/hemp.aspx

http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/hair-care-products/natural-shampoo/large-shampoo/ginger-scalp-care-shampoo-large.aspx

http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/shop-by-line/moringa.aspx#/moringa.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/Emu-Oil-Pure-Premium-Golden/dp/B001MWV40U

Ouch! Did you try to get the sliced-off bit to reattach? If you'd gotten medical attention right away, they probably could have gotten it to reattach. If it's gone, you'll be left with an extremely thin skin covering over the bone, and given the location, there's a pretty big risk of breaking through to the bone accidentally in the future. Hopefully it will form a thick scar, but there's not much skin to work with there.

I really think you should seek professional medical attention, but if you can't or really don't want to, I'd definitely recommend keeping it bandaged as long as there is any liquid discharge at all, or any scab still present. When it's fully healed over, you might want to invest in something like this https://www.amazon.com/PediFix-Dexterity-Fabric-covered-Protector-Visco-gel/dp/B0045VJONE?th=1 to protect it when using your hands at least for the first couple of weeks after it's healed over.

Yep! Looks likes lots on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/JOBST-Relief-Compression-Silicone-Medium/dp/B0012XYIM0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=jobst+compression+stockings&qid=1572463980&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/JOBST-Relief-Compression-Closed-Medium/dp/B000V1DG0O/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=jobst+compression+stockings&qid=1572463980&sr=8-4

ever time you defecate wipe in the opposite direction instead of up. take a clean wet cloth and clean your bum each time. try https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Bond-Body-Powder-Medicated/dp/B00125JFM6 every other day.

consider seeing a dermatologist. they've seen everything so don't be shy.

There are special silicone bandages that supposedly help prevent scar formations. https://www.amazon.com/ScarAway-Professional-Silicone-Treatment-Packaging/dp/B001AJ4L1E

Chlorine tends to exacerbate eczema. It could be mold in her house causing fungus, it could be the soap/shampoo/lotions she's using, it could be that some extra sun exposure helped her out or different humidity/ weather conditions helped her, etc. There's a lot to look into. Basically just trial and error! I have eczema too and vitamin e seems to help. this kind really helped me heal and get rid of (or even keep at bay when it flares up again) my eczema. Try it out!

The active ingredient was Tolnaftate, an antifungal. Any spray with tolnaftate will do the trick.

Although, it's not discontinued, you can still get it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018GBJKK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1502163258&sr=8-2&keywords=monkey+butt&dpPl=1&dpID=41bmwBnnHSL&ref=plSrch


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Milk Thistle with a concentrated level of silymarin works wonders physically. Please dont take Benzodiazepines as a substitute for more than a few days (if at all). VERY hard to quit.

It could be a spider bite. Look up spider bites on google images - that wider red ring is a symptom.

Also, tell her to get some of this. It'll kill the itch in two seconds.