Odd pimples are popping up EVERYWHERE
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guillaro1987 wrote: »I've cleaned everything with bleach, washed everything with super hot water and even Vacuumed my bed lmao
Is it better now or are you still having the same issues?0 -
guillaro1987 wrote: »guillaro1987 wrote: »FireOpalCO wrote: »guillaro1987 wrote: »guillaro1987 wrote: »
Yes, and yes. I'll spare you the details. Look up community-associated MRSA if you want to research it further, though. It can be picked up anywhere, including the gym.
I think that is exactly what I have!
I'm looking up the photos and it seems spot on
Weird pimples, Little craters, Large red hard areas >_<
I haven't been to the gym, I've been doing all at home workouts and the only new thing is a new job -_-
Go to the doctor, NOW. Not next week, NOW. If you are diagnosed with MRSA, you could give it to your pets and family members. So have them checked out as well.
I'll go as soon as I can!
If you are contagious, waiting is incredibly irresponsible.
Well do you want to pay for my Doctor bills
No, I pay for my own doctor bills, specifically when I might have something contagious. I consider it my responsibility as an adult member of society.
While some people get through it just fine, others die from MRSA infections. I'd rather not be responsible for killing anyone <shrug>
https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/index.html11 -
Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice10
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guillaro1987 wrote: »I've cleaned everything with bleach, washed everything with super hot water and even Vacuumed my bed lmao
Is it better now or are you still having the same issues?
The amount and severity of them has drastically decreased4 -
guillaro1987 wrote: »Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice
I honestly don't think it's a dig or an attempt to shame you. Sometimes people don't fully appreciate the seriousness of these types of infections. Home remedies aren't usually enough to cure the infection. It would be irresponsible of us not to recommend that you visit a doctor. I'm sorry you don't have access to affordable medical care
That's rough. 5 -
guillaro1987 wrote: »guillaro1987 wrote: »I've cleaned everything with bleach, washed everything with super hot water and even Vacuumed my bed lmao
Is it better now or are you still having the same issues?
The amount and severity of them has drastically decreased
That's good to hear!0 -
guillaro1987 wrote: »Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice
I wanted to make sure you understood the consequences. I'm sorry if it came off as "shaming". Lots of times people say "I can't afford to go the doctor" when what they really mean is "I can't afford to go to the doctor and continue to pay for all this other stuff I like to have so I'll just gut it out" not realizing the danger they are putting others in.
I've gone to the doctor, gotten the bill, and then spent a few months eating lots of canned tuna and ramen noodles and skipping nights out and canceling my cable for a few months. It sucks, but it's an informed decision I made.
My mom spent a month in the hospital with a MRSA infection, so I know the consequences of community infection.
If you can't go then you can't go, but I would hope you are avoiding touching anywhere you have this rash to any public surface and avoiding ANY close contact with children, elderly, and immune-compromised individuals.8 -
Picture please..0
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guillaro1987 wrote: »Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice
No one shamed anyone for anything.3 -
guillaro1987 wrote: »Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice
No but if you did have MRSA it'd be awesome if you didn't spread it to someone and end up killing them.11 -
guillaro1987 wrote: »Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice
No but if you did have MRSA it'd be awesome if you didn't spread it to someone and end up killing them.
Actually.... MOST people already have MRSA. It's not until something throws off the micro flora of the body that it takes over..... Chill Goose...10 -
psychod787 wrote: »guillaro1987 wrote: »Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice
No but if you did have MRSA it'd be awesome if you didn't spread it to someone and end up killing them.
Actually.... MOST people already have MRSA. It's not until something throws off the micro flora of the body that it takes over..... Chill Goose...
You should alert the CDC, they don't seem to be aware of this
In all seriousness, I can't find anything online that suggests most people carry mrsa and it's no big deal.
It's very easy to shrug off worry about staph infections, flu shots, etc when you don't have vulnerable or immune compromised people in your life. They rely on random strangers who will never know if they gave someone like that an infection they couldn't fight off.
Not to mention that any infection that hangs around untreated can come and go, getting stronger and harder to eliminate each time. I'd rather advise to error on the side of caution.8 -
psychod787 wrote: »guillaro1987 wrote: »Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice
No but if you did have MRSA it'd be awesome if you didn't spread it to someone and end up killing them.
Actually.... MOST people already have MRSA. It's not until something throws off the micro flora of the body that it takes over..... Chill Goose...
You should alert the CDC, they don't seem to be aware of this
In all seriousness, I can't find anything online that suggests most people carry mrsa and it's no big deal.
It's very easy to shrug off worry about staph infections, flu shots, etc when you don't have vulnerable or immune compromised people in your life. They rely on random strangers who will never know if they gave someone like that an infection they couldn't fight off.
Not to mention that any infection that hangs around untreated can come and go, getting stronger and harder to eliminate each time. I'd rather advise to error on the side of caution.
@kimny72 , unless someone has been living in a bubble, MOST of us have been exposed to MRSA, VRE, ect.... Over use and non proper use of Antibiotics has just made it soooooooo common. It just takes the right circumstances for it to go wild.
**edit** I do work with a population of people that has one of the highest rates of immune system diseases. About 3% of my clientele has HIV AIDS. If I remember the national average is less than 1%.7 -
This is totally out of the content of this thread (I apologize for that), and I know that I will be slammed for posting, but at my age I don't give a....
It is very sad when in a country like the US, considered the beacon of everything, a person with health problems can't go to a clinic or to see a doctor due to the cost of the visit, if they don't have or can't afford health insurance. Actually is more than sad, is pathetic because we are compromising the health of the whole population.
End of rant....
OP, I am glad that you are better; however, I strongly recommend that you take pictures of the lesions/pimples and go to a doctor to find out what was the problem, if you still should be treated and how to avoid it in the future.15 -
This is totally out of the content of this thread (I apologize for that), and I know that I will be slammed for posting, but at my age I don't give a....
It is very sad when in a country like the US, considered the beacon of everything, a person with health problems can't go to a clinic or to see a doctor due to the cost of the visit, if they don't have or can't afford health insurance. Actually is more than sad, is pathetic because we are compromising the health of the whole population.
End of rant....
OP, I am glad that you are better; however, I strongly recommend that you take pictures of the lesions/pimples and go to a doctor to find out what was the problem, if you still should be treated and how to avoid it in the future.
I'd there is a health dept near OP, most are income based.2 -
psychod787 wrote: »guillaro1987 wrote: »Well don't shame people for not being able to go spend tons of money at the doctors at a moments notice
No but if you did have MRSA it'd be awesome if you didn't spread it to someone and end up killing them.
Actually.... MOST people already have MRSA. It's not until something throws off the micro flora of the body that it takes over..... Chill Goose...
Oh so you're saying most people are MRSA carriers? That's cute. Incorrect though.3 -
According to WebMD 1/3 of all people carry garden variety staph without being "infected" by it. They claim 2% of the population carries MRSA. The CDC uses the figure of 5%. Personally, I consider a rate of 2-5 out of 100 pretty "common" in that you are more than likely to encounter several people in the course of a week that are carriers.
https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/index.html4 -
jseams1234 wrote: »According to WebMD 1/3 of all people carry garden variety staph without being "infected" by it. They claim 2% of the population carries MRSA. The CDC uses the figure of 5%. Personally, I consider a rate of 2-5 out of 100 pretty "common" in that you are more than likely to encounter several people in the course of a week that are carriers.
https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/index.html
Yup! If people actually knew what they were "exposed" to on a daily basis, no one would go outside!3 -
To be fair, 5% of the population doesn't qualify as "most", I don't think.
Regardless, OP has physical symptoms, so if it's MRSA they are infected, not just a carrier, right? I'm not really sure what any of this has to do with the OP honestly, who theoretically at least has had a visible skin infection for a solid month that may or may not be staph or MRSA or maybe just a dang rash.
As far as the US health system, in most areas there is somewhere you can go if you don't have insurance to get basic medical care at a non-exorbitant price. Community clinics, health departments, places like that. I'm sure there are exceptions, that's not a slam on the OP whose specific situation I don't know. For someone without insurance, calling around to the types of places that usually coordinate community outreach type stuff may turn up options they didn't realize they had.
Anyway, that's my public service announcement for the day. Call me an alarmist if you must, it wouldn't be the first time
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To be fair, 5% of the population doesn't qualify as "most", I don't think.
Regardless, OP has physical symptoms, so if it's MRSA they are infected, not just a carrier, right? I'm not really sure what any of this has to do with the OP honestly, who theoretically at least has had a visible skin infection for a solid month that may or may not be staph or MRSA or maybe just a dang rash.
As far as the US health system, in most areas there is somewhere you can go if you don't have insurance to get basic medical care at a non-exorbitant price. Community clinics, health departments, places like that. I'm sure there are exceptions, that's not a slam on the OP whose specific situation I don't know. For someone without insurance, calling around to the types of places that usually coordinate community outreach type stuff may turn up options they didn't realize they had.
Anyway, that's my public service announcement for the day. Call me an alarmist if you must, it wouldn't be the first time
ALARMIST!!! LOL😘5 -
Wanted to add, its probably not MRSA. I go back to the statement, post a picture. I am usually pretty good at picking up on Staph and MRSA before the Doc ever sees it.3
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I'm kind of surprised that MRSA was the first thought in people's minds... Adipose, though connective tissue, does have some endocrine function and is linked to androgen metabolism--and androgens can trigger acne--I don't think it's that big of a leap to think that weight loss could be responsible for acne...2
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I'm kind of surprised that MRSA was the first thought in people's minds... Adipose, though connective tissue, does have some endocrine function and is linked to androgen metabolism--and androgens can trigger acne--I don't think it's that big of a leap to think that weight loss could be responsible for acne...
It was the 'odd pimples EVERYWHERE' thing that made me think of MRSA. When my kids started getting pimple-like bumps in areas not generally affected by acne, that's exactly what it was. Personal experience in my case also weighs heavily, of course. If we hadn't been through it, this thread would have probably never piqued my interest.1 -
jseams1234 wrote: »According to WebMD 1/3 of all people carry garden variety staph without being "infected" by it. They claim 2% of the population carries MRSA. The CDC uses the figure of 5%. Personally, I consider a rate of 2-5 out of 100 pretty "common" in that you are more than likely to encounter several people in the course of a week that are carriers.
https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/index.html
2% or even 5% is not most. I mean at rate one could easily say most of people are gay but I think we all know that isn't true.
Most of the population under 50 years old has HSV-1. Most in that case is 67% according to the WHO.0 -
jseams1234 wrote: »According to WebMD 1/3 of all people carry garden variety staph without being "infected" by it. They claim 2% of the population carries MRSA. The CDC uses the figure of 5%. Personally, I consider a rate of 2-5 out of 100 pretty "common" in that you are more than likely to encounter several people in the course of a week that are carriers.
https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/index.html
2% or even 5% is not most. I mean at rate one could easily say most of people are gay but I think we all know that isn't true.
Most of the population under 50 years old has HSV-1. Most in that case is 67% according to the WHO.
Ok.. this is going mo where. I will change my wording... eeehhhh hum.... most people not living in a bubble have been EXPOSED to MRSA. It takes a certain amount of perfect variables to get an active infection.2 -
psychod787 wrote: »jseams1234 wrote: »According to WebMD 1/3 of all people carry garden variety staph without being "infected" by it. They claim 2% of the population carries MRSA. The CDC uses the figure of 5%. Personally, I consider a rate of 2-5 out of 100 pretty "common" in that you are more than likely to encounter several people in the course of a week that are carriers.
https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/index.html
2% or even 5% is not most. I mean at rate one could easily say most of people are gay but I think we all know that isn't true.
Most of the population under 50 years old has HSV-1. Most in that case is 67% according to the WHO.
Ok.. this is going mo where. I will change my wording... eeehhhh hum.... most people not living in a bubble have been EXPOSED to MRSA. It takes a certain amount of perfect variables to get an active infection.
Needless to say, language matters.6 -
psychod787 wrote: »jseams1234 wrote: »According to WebMD 1/3 of all people carry garden variety staph without being "infected" by it. They claim 2% of the population carries MRSA. The CDC uses the figure of 5%. Personally, I consider a rate of 2-5 out of 100 pretty "common" in that you are more than likely to encounter several people in the course of a week that are carriers.
https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/index.html
2% or even 5% is not most. I mean at rate one could easily say most of people are gay but I think we all know that isn't true.
Most of the population under 50 years old has HSV-1. Most in that case is 67% according to the WHO.
Ok.. this is going mo where. I will change my wording... eeehhhh hum.... most people not living in a bubble have been EXPOSED to MRSA. It takes a certain amount of perfect variables to get an active infection.
Needless to say, language matters.
Quidquid dicis.....😊0 -
I'm kind of surprised that MRSA was the first thought in people's minds... Adipose, though connective tissue, does have some endocrine function and is linked to androgen metabolism--and androgens can trigger acne--I don't think it's that big of a leap to think that weight loss could be responsible for acne...
The OP says that they're on the feet. I don't think I've ever heard of acne on feet.0
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