[livingwith]

I first noticed I had MRSA when I had my belly button pierced for the 2nd time but it swelled up and became pinkish colored and painful. So, I got very worried, went to my family doctor, and took out the piercing. Little did I know.. she lanced the swelled up area but didn’t sew it up and put me on antibiotics for about a week or two. She let it drain for a couple of weeks also. Not to mention it was summer I couldn’t swim or go in any type of water.
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[randilize]

Dear livingwith,
Thank-you for sharing your story. It's very simpler to my own. In June I had the infection under my arm. Probably from shaving. In September I got another staph on my face. I am so surprised, that I have had this infection. I do not fit the typical stereo type, in any way. I have nothing that compromises my immune system. Each time the penicillin shots increased greatly. It's hard to help me to understand the reasoning to this sudden,painful illness. I am so very worried this could lead to the super bug with no medication capable of a cure. I was my hands so much more. I try to eat right,and take better care of myself. Yet in the back of my mind the anxiety reminds me to enjoy each moment, just a bit more.........
I wish you good health.
Hugs,