My child has MRSA...the Dr. isn't calling me back!?

Question

My 2 1/2 yo daughter has had Staph. infection on her bottom and thighs 4 or 5 times, yesterday it was finally diagnosed as MRSA (antibiotic resistant form). They still gave her an oral antibiotic (Septra) and a cream Altabax. Anyway, now she seems worse. One spot on her thigh has a half dollar size area that is red, hot, and so painful she can't walk. This spot was just like the others yesterday. I know the ER is what most people suggest, but with this infection I am scared to do that. I think the reason she got it in the first place is from the hospital (she has an autoimmune disorder and hospitalized a few times per year). The Dr. isn't calling me back....help!?

Answer 1

I am very sorry to hear your daughter is so sick. I would suggest you take her to the emergency room.

Let them know immediately what has been happening to your daughter.  You may end up having her put in hospital for awhile.You say she already has a autoimmune disorder and having MRSA is not good for people with this illness-I have Lupus, so I know how this will affect your young child. Do not be afraid to get her to the E.R, that is where she needs to be. I would also suggest you have a discussion with your daughters doctor to find out why he is not returning your phone calls and it might be time to find a doctor who is more competent. And is able to call you back when you call him/her, especially since your daughter"s health is already compromised.

Best of luck to you and your family.

Answer 2

We all know Doctors are busy, but if it's been more than 24 hours, I would take her to the ER, and then look for another dr.  MRSA is nothing to fool around with, and as a physician, he/she should know that.

Answer 3

Hello and sorry about your little girl. I am writing you because I had MRSA and I can tell you this is nothing to mess around with. You need to take her to the ER now. MRSA can cause a bigger infection, nerve damage, it can be life threatening if not treated properly in time. My staph infection was on the back of my neck, and I was very fortunate but I'm still getting it out of my lymph system and it was finally resolved in February. That's a long time. I had to have mine surgically drained, cleaned, and take 2 courses of some serious antibiotics. Please take your daughter to the ER now. And just make sure you keep her MRSA covered while you are there, and let the docs and nurses know your concern for more exposure. I she get's better soon. Good luck to you both and God Bless.

Answer 4

Cellulitis, MRSA and Staph are all serious conditions. WHILE I DO SHARE your concern about the ER (I work in one), I want you to know your little girl will most probably benefit from a hospital visit at this time. Because of the stubborness of these infections and my own concern that it has progressed to cellulitis that's spreading, your girl will need to be protected from the possibility of a systemic infection as well as dehydration> Your girl could develop high fever and even go into a seizure in minutes. Do not let this happen. My thoughts and prayers for her speedy recovery are with you.

Answer 5

I hate to say this, but the ER is probably your best bet if he doesn't call you back soon.  You might be able to get an answer from somebody at the ER if you call.  Septra should work, as MRSA stands for Methycillin Resistant Staphaureous, which means it is resistan to methycillin.