Germ issues-- Help!

mamerth · May 17, 2008

We just got a call from hubby's grandma, she may have cancer yet again (possible breast).

We are leaving tomorrow to spend a week with her... Do I need to be concerned that my pseudomonas and MRSA will put her at risk?? I may be overly concerned but she is old and frail.

Will check here tonight and tomorrow morning before we head out...

If there is a concern, I will gladly stay home.

mamerth · May 17, 2008

We just got a call from hubby's grandma, she may have cancer yet again (possible breast).

We are leaving tomorrow to spend a week with her... Do I need to be concerned that my pseudomonas and MRSA will put her at risk?? I may be overly concerned but she is old and frail.

Will check here tonight and tomorrow morning before we head out...

If there is a concern, I will gladly stay home.

mamerth · May 17, 2008

We just got a call from hubby's grandma, she may have cancer yet again (possible breast).

We are leaving tomorrow to spend a week with her... Do I need to be concerned that my pseudomonas and MRSA will put her at risk?? I may be overly concerned but she is old and frail.

Will check here tonight and tomorrow morning before we head out...

If there is a concern, I will gladly stay home.

mamerth · May 17, 2008

We just got a call from hubby's grandma, she may have cancer yet again (possible breast).

We are leaving tomorrow to spend a week with her... Do I need to be concerned that my pseudomonas and MRSA will put her at risk?? I may be overly concerned but she is old and frail.

Will check here tonight and tomorrow morning before we head out...

If there is a concern, I will gladly stay home.

mamerth · May 17, 2008

We just got a call from hubby's grandma, she may have cancer yet again (possible breast).
 
 We are leaving tomorrow to spend a week with her... Do I need to be concerned that my pseudomonas and MRSA will put her at risk?? I may be overly concerned but she is old and frail.
 
 Will check here tonight and tomorrow morning before we head out...
 
 If there is a concern, I will gladly stay home.

paysmom · May 17, 2008

We were told to be careful when visiting our friend but he is in late stage 3 and is the one with psudo. My son only cultures staph. We have visited in there home several times and niether one of them has anything from each other but there is no close contact and they wash there hands when the vistit is over.

paysmom · May 17, 2008

We were told to be careful when visiting our friend but he is in late stage 3 and is the one with psudo. My son only cultures staph. We have visited in there home several times and niether one of them has anything from each other but there is no close contact and they wash there hands when the vistit is over.

paysmom · May 17, 2008

We were told to be careful when visiting our friend but he is in late stage 3 and is the one with psudo. My son only cultures staph. We have visited in there home several times and niether one of them has anything from each other but there is no close contact and they wash there hands when the vistit is over.

paysmom · May 17, 2008

We were told to be careful when visiting our friend but he is in late stage 3 and is the one with psudo. My son only cultures staph. We have visited in there home several times and niether one of them has anything from each other but there is no close contact and they wash there hands when the vistit is over.

paysmom · May 17, 2008

We were told to be careful when visiting our friend but he is in late stage 3 and is the one with psudo. My son only cultures staph. We have visited in there home several times and niether one of them has anything from each other but there is no close contact and they wash there hands when the vistit is over.

fondreflections · May 17, 2008

Okay, I can offer some advice to you on this problem. You have always posted to my threads with great advice so now it's my turn.

I also culture PA and MRSA and have for the past 5 years now. I originally contracted it while working in the hospital with CANCER patients. After contracting it, I lost my job because I was considered a threat, and a JACO report had to be filed with the hospital. It was a HUGE deal.

Five years ago, MRSA was a HUGE deal! I wouldn't say it was considered a 'death sentence', but there was nothing good to say about it. However, today it is considered a 'moderate bug'.

Now to your question...My neighbor was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past December. She is such a sweetheart. I felt so bad...She was the little, old lady at my door with brownies the day Jake and I moved in this past November. She is so sweet...

I immediately wanted to reach out and help her whatever way I could. For one, she is so sweet. For two, I worked in cancer and knew that her survival rate after one year of diagnosis was only 10%! I knew she wouldn't have too long...For three, I don't work or anything so I had plenty enough time.

Before I went to help her, I had an appointment with my CF doctor. I brought the whole issue up to him and he said that it was 'okay' for me to help her. He had no problem with it at all. He told me that I could help whenever I wanted but to avoid her if either I or her were sick or in the hospital. So I have been helping her for a couple months now, and I haven't had any problems. She is now on Hospics so it's only a matter of time. I'm so thankful that I had the chance to help her. It also helped me find closure because I lost my job so suddenly.

I would still ask your CF doctor, but I don't think there is a problem. I believe the only concern is the contracting of MRSA. However, you and I already have it so I really don't think there is an issue. Just be careful if she gets sick.

Edited to Add: As far as her safety is concerned, ask your doctor. Breast cancer is usually cureable so maybe her possibly contracting MRSA is an issue. In the case of my neighbor, the chance of contracting MRSA didn't really matter. I hate to admit it, but her cancer is what is doing her in. I still don't think there should be an issue, though. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Another interesting tidbit...We had a connection from the very beginning. WE BOUGHT HER DAUGHTER'S HOUSE!!!

fondreflections · May 17, 2008

Okay, I can offer some advice to you on this problem. You have always posted to my threads with great advice so now it's my turn.

I also culture PA and MRSA and have for the past 5 years now. I originally contracted it while working in the hospital with CANCER patients. After contracting it, I lost my job because I was considered a threat, and a JACO report had to be filed with the hospital. It was a HUGE deal.

Five years ago, MRSA was a HUGE deal! I wouldn't say it was considered a 'death sentence', but there was nothing good to say about it. However, today it is considered a 'moderate bug'.

Now to your question...My neighbor was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past December. She is such a sweetheart. I felt so bad...She was the little, old lady at my door with brownies the day Jake and I moved in this past November. She is so sweet...

I immediately wanted to reach out and help her whatever way I could. For one, she is so sweet. For two, I worked in cancer and knew that her survival rate after one year of diagnosis was only 10%! I knew she wouldn't have too long...For three, I don't work or anything so I had plenty enough time.

Before I went to help her, I had an appointment with my CF doctor. I brought the whole issue up to him and he said that it was 'okay' for me to help her. He had no problem with it at all. He told me that I could help whenever I wanted but to avoid her if either I or her were sick or in the hospital. So I have been helping her for a couple months now, and I haven't had any problems. She is now on Hospics so it's only a matter of time. I'm so thankful that I had the chance to help her. It also helped me find closure because I lost my job so suddenly.

I would still ask your CF doctor, but I don't think there is a problem. I believe the only concern is the contracting of MRSA. However, you and I already have it so I really don't think there is an issue. Just be careful if she gets sick.

Edited to Add: As far as her safety is concerned, ask your doctor. Breast cancer is usually cureable so maybe her possibly contracting MRSA is an issue. In the case of my neighbor, the chance of contracting MRSA didn't really matter. I hate to admit it, but her cancer is what is doing her in. I still don't think there should be an issue, though. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Another interesting tidbit...We had a connection from the very beginning. WE BOUGHT HER DAUGHTER'S HOUSE!!!

fondreflections · May 17, 2008

Okay, I can offer some advice to you on this problem. You have always posted to my threads with great advice so now it's my turn.

I also culture PA and MRSA and have for the past 5 years now. I originally contracted it while working in the hospital with CANCER patients. After contracting it, I lost my job because I was considered a threat, and a JACO report had to be filed with the hospital. It was a HUGE deal.

Five years ago, MRSA was a HUGE deal! I wouldn't say it was considered a 'death sentence', but there was nothing good to say about it. However, today it is considered a 'moderate bug'.

Now to your question...My neighbor was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past December. She is such a sweetheart. I felt so bad...She was the little, old lady at my door with brownies the day Jake and I moved in this past November. She is so sweet...

I immediately wanted to reach out and help her whatever way I could. For one, she is so sweet. For two, I worked in cancer and knew that her survival rate after one year of diagnosis was only 10%! I knew she wouldn't have too long...For three, I don't work or anything so I had plenty enough time.

Before I went to help her, I had an appointment with my CF doctor. I brought the whole issue up to him and he said that it was 'okay' for me to help her. He had no problem with it at all. He told me that I could help whenever I wanted but to avoid her if either I or her were sick or in the hospital. So I have been helping her for a couple months now, and I haven't had any problems. She is now on Hospics so it's only a matter of time. I'm so thankful that I had the chance to help her. It also helped me find closure because I lost my job so suddenly.

I would still ask your CF doctor, but I don't think there is a problem. I believe the only concern is the contracting of MRSA. However, you and I already have it so I really don't think there is an issue. Just be careful if she gets sick.

Edited to Add: As far as her safety is concerned, ask your doctor. Breast cancer is usually cureable so maybe her possibly contracting MRSA is an issue. In the case of my neighbor, the chance of contracting MRSA didn't really matter. I hate to admit it, but her cancer is what is doing her in. I still don't think there should be an issue, though. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Another interesting tidbit...We had a connection from the very beginning. WE BOUGHT HER DAUGHTER'S HOUSE!!!

fondreflections · May 17, 2008

Okay, I can offer some advice to you on this problem. You have always posted to my threads with great advice so now it's my turn.

I also culture PA and MRSA and have for the past 5 years now. I originally contracted it while working in the hospital with CANCER patients. After contracting it, I lost my job because I was considered a threat, and a JACO report had to be filed with the hospital. It was a HUGE deal.

Five years ago, MRSA was a HUGE deal! I wouldn't say it was considered a 'death sentence', but there was nothing good to say about it. However, today it is considered a 'moderate bug'.

Now to your question...My neighbor was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past December. She is such a sweetheart. I felt so bad...She was the little, old lady at my door with brownies the day Jake and I moved in this past November. She is so sweet...

I immediately wanted to reach out and help her whatever way I could. For one, she is so sweet. For two, I worked in cancer and knew that her survival rate after one year of diagnosis was only 10%! I knew she wouldn't have too long...For three, I don't work or anything so I had plenty enough time.

Before I went to help her, I had an appointment with my CF doctor. I brought the whole issue up to him and he said that it was 'okay' for me to help her. He had no problem with it at all. He told me that I could help whenever I wanted but to avoid her if either I or her were sick or in the hospital. So I have been helping her for a couple months now, and I haven't had any problems. She is now on Hospics so it's only a matter of time. I'm so thankful that I had the chance to help her. It also helped me find closure because I lost my job so suddenly.

I would still ask your CF doctor, but I don't think there is a problem. I believe the only concern is the contracting of MRSA. However, you and I already have it so I really don't think there is an issue. Just be careful if she gets sick.

Edited to Add: As far as her safety is concerned, ask your doctor. Breast cancer is usually cureable so maybe her possibly contracting MRSA is an issue. In the case of my neighbor, the chance of contracting MRSA didn't really matter. I hate to admit it, but her cancer is what is doing her in. I still don't think there should be an issue, though. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

Another interesting tidbit...We had a connection from the very beginning. WE BOUGHT HER DAUGHTER'S HOUSE!!!

fondreflections · May 17, 2008

Okay, I can offer some advice to you on this problem. You have always posted to my threads with great advice so now it's my turn.
 
 I also culture PA and MRSA and have for the past 5 years now. I originally contracted it while working in the hospital with CANCER patients. After contracting it, I lost my job because I was considered a threat, and a JACO report had to be filed with the hospital. It was a HUGE deal.
 
 Five years ago, MRSA was a HUGE deal! I wouldn't say it was considered a 'death sentence', but there was nothing good to say about it. However, today it is considered a 'moderate bug'.
 
 Now to your question...My neighbor was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this past December. She is such a sweetheart. I felt so bad...She was the little, old lady at my door with brownies the day Jake and I moved in this past November. She is so sweet...
 
 I immediately wanted to reach out and help her whatever way I could. For one, she is so sweet. For two, I worked in cancer and knew that her survival rate after one year of diagnosis was only 10%! I knew she wouldn't have too long...For three, I don't work or anything so I had plenty enough time.
 
 Before I went to help her, I had an appointment with my CF doctor. I brought the whole issue up to him and he said that it was 'okay' for me to help her. He had no problem with it at all. He told me that I could help whenever I wanted but to avoid her if either I or her were sick or in the hospital. So I have been helping her for a couple months now, and I haven't had any problems. She is now on Hospics so it's only a matter of time. I'm so thankful that I had the chance to help her. It also helped me find closure because I lost my job so suddenly.
 
 I would still ask your CF doctor, but I don't think there is a problem. I believe the only concern is the contracting of MRSA. However, you and I already have it so I really don't think there is an issue. Just be careful if she gets sick.
 
 Edited to Add: As far as her safety is concerned, ask your doctor. Breast cancer is usually cureable so maybe her possibly contracting MRSA is an issue. In the case of my neighbor, the chance of contracting MRSA didn't really matter. I hate to admit it, but her cancer is what is doing her in. I still don't think there should be an issue, though. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
 Another interesting tidbit...We had a connection from the very beginning. WE BOUGHT HER DAUGHTER'S HOUSE!!!

JennifersHope · May 17, 2008

I am not really sure I want to comment on this because giving advice like this can backfire.... but as far as I know, if she was just dx with breast cancer recently and has not had ANY chemo or anything done yet, then she is not immunecompromised yet... ( I think)......but I have to tell you a few years ago someone who is closer to me then my own mother, was dx with breast CA, and after she was on treatments, I cultured MRSA and her doctor didn't want her near me... but that was after treatments were started..

I would be very careful to stay away from each other, use the three foot rule and check with yours and hers doctors.....

THIS PART is for Jenny,

I am so glad that you were able to find a way to get closure on you having to leave your job so fast. You sound like an amazing person....I know it is hard because something silmiliar happen to me...

Good for you for making someones end of life happy...to me thier is no greater joy...

JennifersHope · May 17, 2008

I am not really sure I want to comment on this because giving advice like this can backfire.... but as far as I know, if she was just dx with breast cancer recently and has not had ANY chemo or anything done yet, then she is not immunecompromised yet... ( I think)......but I have to tell you a few years ago someone who is closer to me then my own mother, was dx with breast CA, and after she was on treatments, I cultured MRSA and her doctor didn't want her near me... but that was after treatments were started..

I would be very careful to stay away from each other, use the three foot rule and check with yours and hers doctors.....

THIS PART is for Jenny,

I am so glad that you were able to find a way to get closure on you having to leave your job so fast. You sound like an amazing person....I know it is hard because something silmiliar happen to me...

Good for you for making someones end of life happy...to me thier is no greater joy...

JennifersHope · May 17, 2008

I am not really sure I want to comment on this because giving advice like this can backfire.... but as far as I know, if she was just dx with breast cancer recently and has not had ANY chemo or anything done yet, then she is not immunecompromised yet... ( I think)......but I have to tell you a few years ago someone who is closer to me then my own mother, was dx with breast CA, and after she was on treatments, I cultured MRSA and her doctor didn't want her near me... but that was after treatments were started..

I would be very careful to stay away from each other, use the three foot rule and check with yours and hers doctors.....

THIS PART is for Jenny,

I am so glad that you were able to find a way to get closure on you having to leave your job so fast. You sound like an amazing person....I know it is hard because something silmiliar happen to me...

Good for you for making someones end of life happy...to me thier is no greater joy...

JennifersHope · May 17, 2008

I am not really sure I want to comment on this because giving advice like this can backfire.... but as far as I know, if she was just dx with breast cancer recently and has not had ANY chemo or anything done yet, then she is not immunecompromised yet... ( I think)......but I have to tell you a few years ago someone who is closer to me then my own mother, was dx with breast CA, and after she was on treatments, I cultured MRSA and her doctor didn't want her near me... but that was after treatments were started..

I would be very careful to stay away from each other, use the three foot rule and check with yours and hers doctors.....

THIS PART is for Jenny,

I am so glad that you were able to find a way to get closure on you having to leave your job so fast. You sound like an amazing person....I know it is hard because something silmiliar happen to me...

Good for you for making someones end of life happy...to me thier is no greater joy...

JennifersHope · May 17, 2008

I am not really sure I want to comment on this because giving advice like this can backfire.... but as far as I know, if she was just dx with breast cancer recently and has not had ANY chemo or anything done yet, then she is not immunecompromised yet... ( I think)......but I have to tell you a few years ago someone who is closer to me then my own mother, was dx with breast CA, and after she was on treatments, I cultured MRSA and her doctor didn't want her near me... but that was after treatments were started..
 
 I would be very careful to stay away from each other, use the three foot rule and check with yours and hers doctors.....
 
 
 THIS PART is for Jenny,
 
 I am so glad that you were able to find a way to get closure on you having to leave your job so fast. You sound like an amazing person....I know it is hard because something silmiliar happen to me...
 
 Good for you for making someones end of life happy...to me thier is no greater joy...

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