BAD RXN TO PNEUMOVAX “UPDATE” 🙀

LTT1 · ‎03-09-2010

My white cell count last week was 27,500. Normal is 4,500 to 11,000. So I had septicemia.

Yes, there is still some signs of allergic reaction, but the more important thing is that my MD did blood work.

I believe that my system harbors Staph and I don’t know if it is MRSA or not.

This fact could have resulted in much worse outcomes if it had not been caught.

It would explain rashes; stomache irritation and ear/sinus infections.

They were alarmed to find this also. The Levaquin I was put on is curing some ongoing issues, too.

~Have a Kind Heart, Fierce Mind, Brave Spirit~

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

Holy c**P I that is the sign of a massive infection, I am surprised you are not on IV meds with a count that high.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

LTT1 · ‎03-09-2010

@I am still oxox

I know... I am sure I have had Staph internally for at least a year.

~Have a Kind Heart, Fierce Mind, Brave Spirit~

deb5555 · ‎03-21-2010

Did your Dr check the lot number on your pneumovax shot? Maybe it was contaminated? 60 Minutes had a program on contaminated meds from pharmacies. Hope you feel better soon.

Q4u · ‎03-17-2010

Thank goodness it was found rapidly and that not only do you have an excellent doctor, you have an excellent doctor that made excellent decisions.... praying for your complete recovery.

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LTT1 · ‎03-09-2010

@deb5555

Good thinking... will check

~Have a Kind Heart, Fierce Mind, Brave Spirit~

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

Have you seen an Infectious Disease specialist, I think this is beyond the scope of a Internal Medicine doc

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@LTT1, what a scare!!! I hope you have a speedy recovery. Thank heavens it was found! LM

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

You are very lucky, the allergic reaction from the shot may have saved your life. A mersa infection from a small cut caused a family member to have a leg & part of a foot ampuated & open heart surgery were they had to scoop out the infection, it was a miracle he made it through. Sadly he died a few years later from mersa, the infection can hide in your body & take advantage anytime your immune system is compromised. I'm so happy you're on the road to recovery, take good care of yourself & keep us updated. Blessings.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

I would think your lab testing would detect a staph infection. The common staph that killed my dad was detected through blood testing. If you are concerned about MRSA, ask the doctor to do a nasal swab and have it tested. You do not want MRSA to go undiagnosed, and untreated.