antibiotic alternative

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Moderator's Note: If the patient is under a doctor's care- we can not say to do

anything other than what the doctor has already prescribed. We are not allowed

to recommend or prescribe in the first place. At most what we can do is share

our personal experiences, if any apply and anyone wishes to share. Or give

ideas for you to research futher on your own and for the patient to research and

decide on by themselves.

Misty

ps. What is your training? How did this patient come to see you?

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The culture of a Staph infection showed sensitivity to several antibiotics.

Keflex/cephalexin 500mg three x per day for 10 days. Still wasn't cleared. The

home health nurse began to irrigate the hole with H202 followed by a NS flush.

From every day to every other day this was done. Now, drainage has increased

and also some discomfort. The hole is not as deep but still there. The

physician prescribed Cipro !!! which the pt. does not want to take.

Any suggestions? This pt. does take vitamins and supplements and drinks green

tea.

TIA

Denise