Help & Support
Help & Support
First of all, stop the blame game. Nobody can tell you
with 100% accuracy from where or whom you contracted
this microscopic organism from... work, family, friend,
stranger, store, hospital, your children, a light switch in
your own home? If you find yourself trying to figure out
how or why you got MRSA, then your energy is being
wasted. There is no turning back. Charge forward and
take control of your health before it's too late. You must
learn what is the best treatment route to take for YOU
and YOUR FAMILY in conjunction with your doctor's
advice. Be hopeful but realistic. No matter what method
of treatment you choose, you should be mentally and
emotionally ready to deal with recurrences.
Secondly, find an Infectious Disease Doctor (IDD)
immediately. Call your local hospitals and see who visits
patients in the hospital. If those IDD's don't have a
private practice, then ask them who they recommend.
You can also call your local State University and, if they
have an Infectious Disease Department, ask them who
they recommend. We didn't have a Pediatric IDD in our
city but we went to one at our local University. Your
family physician or pediatrician is not an expert in MRSA.
Third, read each page in this website ENTIRELY.
Fourth, ask questions.
Fifth, pray or reflect. Close your eyes and ask God for
strength and help. Some people describe their MRSA
experience as a war is raging inside their body... good
against evil. Some describe the experience as feeling
like their body is full of toxins. If you don't believe in God
(or feel bad asking for help after living a not-so-divine
lifestyle), at least take a few quiet moments every other
day to think about how you could live your life better. Try
not to dwell on the things you did wrong in life. Instead,
focus on change and growth. When you feel yourself
being negative against others or yourself, try to redirect
your thoughts to the things you are grateful for. Be
thankful you are alive... life is a precious gift. This
disease may give you an opportunity to grow and flourish
in ways that you never knew before.
Finally, get support. MRSA can make you feel like a
leper and there is always a chance that even your closest
friends or family will treat you like one. Try to remember
the fear you felt when you first learned you had MRSA
and you will empathize with what they are going through.
Be patient and offer them education. In time, they will
likely come around. If not, say a prayer for them and
don't give it another thought. Focus on your own health
and recovery. It is not your fault that you contracted this
disease. Websites that preach cleanliness may make
you feel that you have fallen short in that area. The truth
is that the greatest risks of getting MRSA lies in your
DNA, in the health of your digestive tract and in your
general health. So don't beat yourself up but instead
make the lifestyle changes you CAN make and don't
focus on the things you cannot change. There are other
support groups and blogs listed in our "Links" page
including our own support blog. You can also email us
directly from our "Contact Us" page. Sharing your story
will help us all recover and learn.
First of all, stop the blame game. Nobody can tell you
with 100% accuracy from where or whom you contracted
this microscopic organism from... work, family, friend,
stranger, store, hospital, your children, a light switch in
your own home? If you find yourself trying to figure out
how or why you got MRSA, then your energy is being
wasted. There is no turning back. Charge forward and
take control of your health before it's too late. You must
learn what is the best treatment route to take for YOU
and YOUR FAMILY in conjunction with your doctor's
advice. Be hopeful but realistic. No matter what method
of treatment you choose, you should be mentally and
emotionally ready to deal with recurrences.
Secondly, find an Infectious Disease Doctor (IDD)
immediately. Call your local hospitals and see who visits
patients in the hospital. If those IDD's don't have a
private practice, then ask them who they recommend.
You can also call your local State University and, if they
have an Infectious Disease Department, ask them who
they recommend. We didn't have a Pediatric IDD in our
city but we went to one at our local University. Your
family physician or pediatrician is not an expert in MRSA.
Third, read each page in this website ENTIRELY.
Fourth, ask questions.
Fifth, pray or reflect. Close your eyes and ask God for
strength and help. Some people describe their MRSA
experience as a war is raging inside their body... good
against evil. Some describe the experience as feeling
like their body is full of toxins. If you don't believe in God
(or feel bad asking for help after living a not-so-divine
lifestyle), at least take a few quiet moments every other
day to think about how you could live your life better. Try
not to dwell on the things you did wrong in life. Instead,
focus on change and growth. When you feel yourself
being negative against others or yourself, try to redirect
your thoughts to the things you are grateful for. Be
thankful you are alive... life is a precious gift. This
disease may give you an opportunity to grow and flourish
in ways that you never knew before.
Finally, get support. MRSA can make you feel like a
leper and there is always a chance that even your closest
friends or family will treat you like one. Try to remember
the fear you felt when you first learned you had MRSA
and you will empathize with what they are going through.
Be patient and offer them education. In time, they will
likely come around. If not, say a prayer for them and
don't give it another thought. Focus on your own health
and recovery. It is not your fault that you contracted this
disease. Websites that preach cleanliness may make
you feel that you have fallen short in that area. The truth
is that the greatest risks of getting MRSA lies in your
DNA, in the health of your digestive tract and in your
general health. So don't beat yourself up but instead
make the lifestyle changes you CAN make and don't
focus on the things you cannot change. There are other
support groups and blogs listed in our "Links" page
including our own support blog. You can also email us
directly from our "Contact Us" page. Sharing your story
will help us all recover and learn.
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