We have had some very interesting stuff going on with Emile again. This time it's some sores on her body. Man, oh, man... does this kid of mine have issues. It really is a good thing that she's not a horse!
Starting a few weeks ago Em noticed an itchy spot on her abdomen. At first it looked like a bug bite of some sort. After the first week things started changing and we began to keep a closer eye on it. I'm so glad we did. The caption "Day 1" was actually day 11 but the first day I took a picture. That's about how it had looked the entire time. Day 2 was Thur. April 14th and Day 3 was Fri. the 15th. When this thing "took off" it really took off. As of Friday evening at 10pm it looked really bad and Em had already been to the doctor the day before about it... AND she'd been on an antibiotic for over 24 hours. By midnight the spot had a secondary welt starting to form with a wide streak heading back toward her hip. Right then and there I decided it was time take her to the ER.
The doctor made a 3/4" to 1" incision to drain the sore. It was positively disgusting. I was stunned by how much "gunk" was there, as well as how deep the wound was. It was at least as deep inside as it was swollen outside. It took 12" of medicated gauze to pack it. After going to an all night pharmacy we arrived home close to 3:30am. We were both pretty tired.
As part of the ER treatment the site was cultured to determine what the infection was. Yesterday I received a notice in the mail. Em was positive for MRSA. Ironically she had another sore starting on her low back. It looked just like the other one looked in the picture on day 2, only without the pustule. I called the doctor first thing this morning and explained what was going on. Emile had taken her last antibiotic a week ago so I was really concerned. Dr. K. immediately called in another prescription for an antibiotic which she will take twice a day for a month. Here's hoping this one knocks the MRSA completely out. I really need for her to be well again. My poor kiddo.
We have had some very interesting stuff going on with Emile again. This time it's some sores on her body. Man, oh, man... does this kid of mine have issues. It really is a good thing that she's not a horse!
Starting a few weeks ago Em noticed an itchy spot on her abdomen. At first it looked like a bug bite of some sort. After the first week things started changing and we began to keep a closer eye on it. I'm so glad we did. The caption "Day 1" was actually day 11 but the first day I took a picture. That's about how it had looked the entire time. Day 2 was Thur. April 14th and Day 3 was Fri. the 15th. When this thing "took off" it really took off. As of Friday evening at 10pm it looked really bad and Em had already been to the doctor the day before about it... AND she'd been on an antibiotic for over 24 hours. By midnight the spot had a secondary welt starting to form with a wide streak heading back toward her hip. Right then and there I decided it was time take her to the ER.
The doctor made a 3/4" to 1" incision to drain the sore. It was positively disgusting. I was stunned by how much "gunk" was there, as well as how deep the wound was. It was at least as deep inside as it was swollen outside. It took 12" of medicated gauze to pack it. After going to an all night pharmacy we arrived home close to 3:30am. We were both pretty tired.
As part of the ER treatment the site was cultured to determine what the infection was. Yesterday I received a notice in the mail. Em was positive for MRSA. Ironically she had another sore starting on her low back. It looked just like the other one looked in the picture on day 2, only without the pustule. I called the doctor first thing this morning and explained what was going on. Emile had taken her last antibiotic a week ago so I was really concerned. Dr. K. immediately called in another prescription for an antibiotic which she will take twice a day for a month. Here's hoping this one knocks the MRSA completely out. I really need for her to be well again. My poor kiddo.
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Brian had MRSA too, its pretty hard to get and really only takes effect in some people. His sores were around his chest. Its NASTY stuff.
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