fml Need help BIG time

Ok but why risk it? My bff had staph twice and it's seriously nothing to mess with.

Because some people don't have the money to. Government aid isn't given out like candy, and it doesn't cover everything.

I don't have a good enough insurance for oral surgery I need on my wisdom tooth. My daughter is fully covered, I am not. I have an abcessed tooth I'm currently treating with natural medicine. I'll continue to do so until I can afford the oral care. If I don't have to put my family in debt more so than we already are, I'm not going to. Especially when garlic, salt water and green tea is clearing it up beautifully. I will eventually need to go through with the surgery because the tooth is impacted, but I can hold off until we get in a more secure financial situation. Sure, life is more important than money, but unfortunately, in this world, if you don't have money, you live on the streets, and I've been there already for a short time, I won't dare let my daughter. Unless you know how it feels to be poor, you shouldn't judge others who fear it.

Antibiotics are not always the answer either. Today people are so overly medicated, antibiotics are no longer having the same effect. People are needing to take increased amounts or a different form of it. If someone has a mild illness with no warning signs, and no underlying conditions, they should use natural cures first. We would have healthier people in this world. Prescription drugs have more side effects than benefits. They should only be taken when absolutely necessary.

Besides that, there are MANY forms of staph. Right now, you have staph bacteria on your body, and so do I. When we get a cut the bacteria can get inside and spread. Then if someone else contacts this area or something that touched this area, it can spread to them without ever having to cut themselves.

When someone's immune system is low, then this bacteria can get out of control without any warning. That's when it's severe because the body's natural defense system is down and it cannot eliminate the bacteria alone. That's why it's very important to keep balance in your body through what you eat and include immune boosting foods with vitamin C. Your "bff" must not be 100% healthy or isn't taking care of him/herself well. I would suggest a TCM practioner to find the imbalance in his/her body so it doesn't repeat. My uncle was one (as well as a nutrition specialist) and he helped countless people, including myself.

No I hear you. I drink cranberry juice for most infections. And no she's diabetic so her immune system isn't 100%, I never said it was, I was Js I know how serious staph can be because I'm close to someone who has had it. And its not something I'd personally take a chance with.

I understand. I use apple cidar vinegar in grape or apple juice for UTIs =)

Most staph infections are minor though. Diabetics have it tough because any injury to the body or illness, can lead to major complications.

I would advise to find pumpkin and bitter almond oil,it's a best medicine for everything. Please google for this items and you will see the benefits of this oil. Regards :-)

In addition to White's suggestion I have a few recommendations also. If the Staph infection is minor, I recommend first washing any skin eruptions with an astringent herb liniment such as lavender, st. john's wort, plantain, calendula, willow bark, or nettle. Secondly I recommend eating a half clove of fresh garlic twice daily either whole if you can bear it, or crushed in perhaps a salad or light dish, but be sure to keep the garlic fresh and uncooked, or it will loose most of its medicinal properties. Garlic is one of natures strongest anti-viral's and is one of the nest tonic herbs for the circulation system and heart, this will not only help rid the body of the virus, but help keep it from further spreading in your system, and will also help prevent sepsis. I also recommend applying tea tree oil to the affected areas after being washed and dried, this will help slow the infection as well. Another alternative with more common herbs is to make a poultice with rosemary, oregano, basil, apple cider vinegar, and baking soda and apply that to the infected area/s several times a day. I hope this helps.

Blessings,

Othala

Thanx guys. i ended up freaking out and going to the e.r anyway. crying the whole time... haha im such a baby, but the doctor actually said we caught it early... :p

I have had issues with boils, there is an old rememdy for this that most pharmacies have, but you have to ask for it as it is not something often stocked on the shelves, but even walmart has it if you inquire. It is called ichthammol ointment. It is made by several brands. It is a drawing salve that will bring the boil to a head so that it may drain. You must be sure to get the root out or it will come back eventually. You can also try such home remedies as egg white put on the area to dry or crushed fenugreek seeds in a politce. I have had excellent results consistently with the icthammol and keep it stocked in my medicine cabinet for any future problems.

If its bad and you need to go. Go to ones that are called St. Vincent. I don't know if all the ones that say Saint do it or not, but if you need help paying your bill they have forms to fill out and if you qualify, they will reduce or pay your bill in full.
They ask for all income and bills going out. Its something to check into.

emergency rooms have to take you, regardless of if you have the money to pay or not. If you have little income you may qualify for reduced or free care there. If you dont have a ride, you may call the ambulance and they will transport you. One of the benefits of living in a first world country is the heathcare. It is expensive in the united states, but they have a system in place for those with low income. I myself qualified as a "charity case" when I had heart issues a couple of years ago. They have the forms at the hospital and will be happy to help you fill them in. Use home remedies if that is what you prefer, but the hospital is available if you feel your situation is severe enough that you need to go that route.