granulomatous matititits

i've been diagnosed with GM a  few weeks back, have had two surgeries to drain the abscess. My tissue culture grew an organism, so he thinks there's a possiblity of bacterial infection and so wants me to start on Zyvox / vancomycin. If it doesn't get better he suggested getting prednisone. after reading thru' all the replies, i am very cautious on starting prednison. i do not have any pain as of now. has anyone else been on zyvox / vancomycin (it costs a lot)

[japdip]

Granulomatous Mastitis can be very hard to cure. I think the recommended antibiotic is a wise choice in your case; you might ask the Dr. if there is another drug (less expensive) that would possibly work as well as the Zyvox. Prednisone is used very frequently for cases of GM; I'm not sure why you are reluctant to use it ..... I don't think pain is the main consideration; rather curing the GM would be the first concern. Steroids are very valuable drugs and are used often and I would suggest that you at least give it a try .... it can always be discontinued if necessary.   Regards ....