staph question

[emeraldcloud]

I have some concerns relating to a possible staph infection, and would like to know what course of action should be taken.

About a year ago, I started getting boils, mainly in my nostrils, but elsewhere as well.  I went to a walk-in clinic, they said they couldn't test for staph since the only boil was in my nostril, which would likely have staph anyway.  They prescribed an antibiotic, and I took it through its course.  The boils came back and still do come back, usually in the nostrils. I was never in the hospital before the initial occurrence, but was frequenting a yoga studio at the time, which would seem like the most likely culprit.

Also, I recently had an MRI for shoulder issues, and a small amount of fluid was detected in a particular bursa, which I understand can be caused by staph among other things.  

Currently, I'm having throbbing and headache pain in the sinus area on one side (upper cheek and around/behind the eyes), which is not accompanied by mucus or congestion. I have read that staph can infect the sinus areas.

What I'd like to know is whether these issues are likely to be attributable to staph spreading internally, and if so, what I need to do to deal with the problem.  

Thanks much!

[momtofourboys]

if there is drainage they can do a culture on this and let you know what type of staph it is if in fact it is staph and how to treat it
good luck
michelle

[caregiver222]

Sometimes bacteria find a little hidey-nook somewhere in the body and there they live, forever.  They become encapsulated and when the immune system is down they come out and play. TB is like this.

Getting the infection cultured is the first step. Easier said than done.

Then your physician can select an antibiotic that is specific against an identified organism.

But if a colony is well established oral antibiotics aren't enough. And sometimes even intravenous antibiotics are not enough either.

The pain around the sinus area means you have a sinus infection. And it should be treated.

You need an ENT to take a look. Daily flushing with saline several times a day is indicated. Plus an anti-biotic. Sinus infections are often difficult to get rid. of and require extended use of antibiotics

In the United States, your "opinion" as to what to do is likely to be entirely ignored, so you have to find an M.D. who you trust and let him prescribe a protocol.