Just diagnosed with colonized MRSA

[blueemrld8]

I am still trying to deal with all the new procedures I have to adopt now that i know I have MRSA.  I don't like it, my hands are raw from washing and I'm scared that i'm going to give it to those around me.  No one can give me a straight answer about this disease and they all take a step or two back when i tell them, even my doctors.  I'm feeling a little isolated.  I think with time I will adapt but i have one question that I want answered badly.

Can I still grow my veggie garden this spring or will me touching the plants infect them?  I don't want to grow a garden if no one can eat from it except me.  At the same time, i LOVE raising veggies i the spring and summer.

Does anyone know the answer?

[Deacon2009]

I can't tell you anything for sure but with the little understanding I have I would say you can grow your veggies. My wife has MRSA and we disinfect eveything. I'm sure washing the veggies will be sufficient. Good luck.

[lasersabre]

take silver shield, it will cure this for you, i stand by that statement

[Lacy58]

If you're afraid of spreading it to those you live with, relax--chances are you already have.  I also have MRSA, and my doctor told me that unless I had a compromised immune system there wasn't anything to worry about.  And don't be hypervigilant and use anti-bacterial soaps and cleaners--this only encourages the MRSA staph to mutate and become stronger and more resistant, as does using antibiotics.  I would stay away from antibiotics unless my life depends on it.  Try natural remedies instead, like nascent iodine, pao d'arco, garlic, etc.  A good place for more info is at naturalnews-dot-com.