Over the course of the last two years, I was getting these annoying boils. Most of them were small (pimple sized) but they hurt and they would last for a couple of weeks. However, on 4 occasions, I got some very big boils: one on my thigh that finally went away, one at my belt line that also went away, one on my middle finger that sent me to a doctor, and one on my forearm that also sent me to the doctor. The two worst ones sent red streaks up my arm and caused swelling under my arms (lymph nodes). The first time I went to the doctor, the boil was lanced and treated and I was prescribed Augmentin which is a fairly common antibiotic. Everything seemed fine but I started getting the smaller boils again within a couple of weeks. The second doctor trip was similar to the first. They lanced the boil and sent me home with Augmentin; however, this time, they took a culture sample and a blood sample. They wanted to check for AIDS and/or Hepatitis. They also wanted to see what type of bacteria was causing the problem to begin with. A couple of days later, I was called in. I was given a clean bill of health in the AIDS and Hepatitis department but it turned out that I had a resistant strain of Staph that Augmentin would not touch. They put me on Bactrim instead. I had to take ten days worth of the stuff which had lots of uncomfortable side affects. 5 days after I finished the prescription, I got another sizeable boil. I decided to take matters into my own hands. I got on the net and looked into alternative cures for Staph. I came across a number of articles that suggested internal Hydrogen Peroxide (35% food grade diluted and handled with great care) and Mesosilver brand colloidal silver manufactured by Colloids for LIFE. It's been more than a month and the boils are gone and have not even attempted to return. Any information pro or con on the use of these products?

Blood poisoning.


Dude this sounds like MRSA (Methacillin Staph Aureus. It means that the staph is resistant to many, and most, antibiotics. Gentomycin and Vancomycin are the most common meds used for this infection.

I don't know about what you have researched, but you need to run this by your doctor. MRSA can be lethal and is highly infectious.

I advise you to get a second opinion regarding these "boils"

I advise you to get a second opinion regarding these "boils"[/QUOTE]

For the time being, they have subsided completely. I was getting at least one of the little ones per week. Just when one was going away, another would pop up. Then, out of the blue, I would be whammed by a medium sized, large, or very large one. I believe that you are correct when you say that it was a very resistant strain. Antibiotics, according to standard medical journals as well as alternative journals agree that all antibiotics are beginning to lose the battle and that resistant strains of various infectous diseases are gaining ground (TB, staph, even leprocy). When and if I see the slightest sign that one of these monsters is reappearing, I will seek professional help. However, Hydrogen Peroxide kills staph on contact as does colloidal silver. I'm also using a stronger, antibacterial soap, changing my towel daily, wiping surfaces down more often, with more vigor, and with a hydrogen peroxide solution.

Unfortunately peroxide does NOT kill staph, I have been there done that, personally and scholastically.

Understand that antibacterial soap will kill the normal flora on your body which aids on fighting different bacterias. So that may not be your best choice. Also, when you wipe down surfaces, make sure you spread the solution around and let it air dry. Lysol is the best.

I can promise you that peroxide is not all it is cracked up to be. Take this from a peroxide princess who believed in it for everything but got MRSA and spent 2 weeks in a hospital.

What do you know about Colloidal Silver? I've learned that there are different grades and I learned from a third party (a healthcare professional who does not stand to profit for giving his stamp of approval) that Mesosilver is the best. See The Skeptical Nutritionist Pulls the Covers Off What Does and Doesn't Work in Naturopathic Health Care.

To tell the truth, I don't know much. I am 650 miles from my texts right now and I don't know when I will be back.

I don't stand to profit from anything, I am only a nursing student. But when I get home to my texts I can look it up, I just don't know how long that will be. I am having to deal with some end of life family issues at the present.

I wish I could help you more right now, but the next "boil" you get should be cultured.

Sorry to hear about the current issues you're dealing with. My Dad just passed away in the end of March.

My last boil was cultured and that's how they knew it was a resistant staph. That's when they put me on Bactrim which is much stronger than Augmentin. So strong that people have lost their lives and it is currently banned in Great Britain.

As for the use of antibacterial soap, the very doctor that you suggested I go see about this staph infection is the doctor who suggested that I use the soap. If I can't trust the doctor's advise in one department how can I trust her in the other?

The soap is good to use when you have a staph infection, don't get me wrong, but for those of us who do not have them it clears away the normal flora of our bodies and opens us up for infections. I personally only use antibacterial handsoap as I have had MRSA on my right thumb.

I did not know that Bactrim was banned in Great Britan, it is used prety widely here (well maybe that is because I am allergic to so many antibiotics, LOL).

I am sorry to hear that you lost your father. I am currently losing my father to a slow death. It is terrible to watch him go through this.

Yes. I had never heard of Bactrim so I immediately checked it out online when I returned home with the prescription. There are some pretty horrifying stories about it: enough so that some law suits and court decisions in Great Britain banned it from that country. Needless to say, I was pretty apprehensive every time I ingested a Bactrim tablet. I am strong and have a very good immune system (accept against staph apparently) so I took the stuff. I did have several uncomfortable side affects.

My Dad also went slowly and painfully. Fortunately, he did not have cancer. He just kept having strokes and heart attacks; urinary problems; and just the aches and pains that go with being 85 years old. I was actually relieved that he finally passed as he no longer had to suffer.

Thanks, J_9, for your posts.

AJ, have you been tested to see if you are a carrier? If you continue to get this I would bet that you are.

My father does not have cancer either, I suppose that is a good thing. I did have cancer and am cured so I don't always see it as a bad thing. You would understand if you knew my story, but that is another time and another place. My Dad just turned 72 on May 25. He was hospitalized 2 1/2 months ago with pneumonia and has deteriorated from there. Mom is now at the point where we have to make some end of life decisions. That is the hardest part.

Anyway, please keep me posted on your Staph. I am interested to hear what you learn.

While I do hope you staph infection does not ever come back, I hope you are still being followed by your doctor. I will give you an example why. One of my home care clients had those boils you referred to and was diagnosed with MRSA. She followed the regime and got into the natural health treatment with the colloidal silver. All appeared well. What she did not know was that the infection started attacking her muscles. One morning she woke and could not get out of bed or walk. It turned out that the MRSA localized into her left thigh. She required surgery, a long stay in a rehab hospital, physical therapy, and even after three months, was not walking without the use of a cane.

Now that might be the extreme example here. But it can happen. So take very good care of yourself.

Thanks for the response. These are the kinds of messages that keep me from letting my guard down. I try to pay very close attention to how I feel. I put Tea Tree lotion all over myself after I shower so I can feel if there is anything wrong with the surface of my skin (not to mention that Tea Tree oil is a natural disinfectant). I'm almost 47 and not getting any younger and my health is very important to me. My biggest concern is that antibiotics are losing their effectiveness in our day. Resistant bacteria is getting more resistant. My hope is that I can strengthen my natural immune system enough to fight off bacteria without the use of antibiotics. I only want to fall back on them in the most extreme conditions. If we use antibiotics on or in ourselves for every little ailment that comes along then they will have zero effect when they are really needed.

Thanks again.

I just wanted to update this thread. As stated prior, I got another boil about 4 or 5 days after I finished my prescription of Bactrim. This antibiotic made me feel ill and it did nothing to put an end to the staph. I sought advise. I posted my message here and I looked elsewhere. I decided to try Hydrogen Peroxide therapy and Colloidal Silver therapy. I am very happy to announce that I have been free of any and all breakouts since. I am not a doctor and I know that the Multi-billion dollar medical industry will shut anyone down who even suggests Peroxide therapy and that's the very reason I tried it. I knew right then that it would work and it did. I am very strict about following the directions though. I use ONLY 35% food grade Peroxide and I follow the usage directions to a T. I feel good which makes me feel happy.

I am glad that this worked for you. May it keep the boils away. I know those are painful and persistent. Take care.

Great News!!

It is always best to take a proactive stand regarding your health. You know, doctors don't know everything!!

I have been using oil of oregano on a lot of my skin irritants. Might try in future.