Hello All, Here I go again with one of those REALLY technical questions.............
My friend, Mikes' father is in the ICU with MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureas) in his blood. He is in multi-system organ failure. His heart only has 15% function, he is on dialysis for kidney failure, and his liver is failing as well. He is currently on Vancomycin and Gentomycin to treat the MRSA. He is on dopamine, propofol, and livifed (norpine) for his heart. He is on Protonix and Alternagel for his stomach. He is being fed via an NG tube, as well as Hyperal through a central line. Prior to the MRSA infection he was in good health. The doctors have given Mike authorization to use alternative treatments, although Mike had to sign a release of liability. (HUGE STEP, in a hospital setting). Mike has been giving him small amounts of CS as well as Coral Calcium (from Health Thru Nutrition). He is also considering starting him on Milk Thistle complex (for his liver), Nettleseed complex (for his kidney) and Fu Zheng (for his immune system.......this product is made by herbalist amalcomist). I spoke to him at length this morning and he pleaded with me to ask the list for opinions and input (yes, I brag about you all, alot! ~:-}) As many of you know, I have a chronically ill child, and am very aware of what it is like to have a loved one in the situation that mikes' father is in. I also believe in combining traditional medicine (when issues are so complex) with a wholistic approach. I gave Mike information from my experience with multi-system organ failure and the use of CS.............which is this: When we are dealing with a blood infection like MRSA, CS will kill the infection, but the problem is that since his liver is failing, it will not be able to adequately remove the dead toxins from his body, and can cause further complications. Since his father is in the ICU and receiving heavy doses of IV antibiotics that are toxic to the liver, AND killing the infection, I think that adding CS would overload the liver even more than the doctors have, and I advised against him using it, right now. I know that others of you (like Brooks Bradley ~:-}) might have some experience with this type of infection and situation, and might be able to provide some information from your personal experience. Another thing that I reminded Mike of is that nutritional supplements and herbs CAN interact severely with mainstream medicine, and that it is VERY important to be properly informed of any contraindications. The problem is that the doctors and pharmacy at the hospital don't have any idea what these supplements are...........and the friends that he is getting his supplement info from aren't educated in mainstream medicine and have absolutely no idea about what the medications that he is on, even are. So.............I told him that he needed to really be sure that he was making educated decisions before he gave him any additional supplements.........and he pleaded with me to reach out to all of you. Hence this email. Thank you for any input or opinions that you can give. I appreciate your time, God Bless, Christiane
