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There are many articles on the interenet about these infections. Since one of Sandy's intentions to make us aware of them, here is an article:
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/i...community.html
Best regards,
Barbara H.

Sandy,

So sorry. May the Lord's presence with His love, comfort and peace surround you and your family.

Cheryl

Oh Dear Sandy - I am so sorry. There is nothing I can say to make this any better. This is so terrible and such a loss. You and your family are always in my prayers...

in support of more careful use of antibiotics
 

Dear Sandy,

I try to imagine what it would be like to lose my sister so suddenly, and I am so sorry at the news of your sister. I know you knew about the issue of staph infections but thank you especially in your time of hardship for as always bringing it to the attention of others who are immunocompromised.

So I will add a comment of my own about the issue of staph infections. One major reason the serious kind of staph infections have become more common is because so many people who come down with relatively minor illnesses that are very frequently viral in nature and do NOT benefit from antibiotics have pushed the doctors to give them antibiotics because they believe they might not have to put up with the minor illness for quite as long as it takes while their body fights it off on its own. This frequent use of antibiotics for the wrong reasons is resulting in more people who can become resistant to the first level of antibiotics and that ends up leaving only the ones used to fight the more serious kinds of staph infections. Doctors have been warning us about this problem for a long time. As I understand it, it has been decades since there has been the development of additional antibiotics.

AlaskaAngel

I am so very sorry about your loss. Sisters shares a special bond. May you find comfort somehow. I will keep you in my prayers. Take care.

Dear Sandy -
 

Having roomed with you twice in San Antonio, I know you a little better. You are a very practical person with that Northeast "no nonsense" type personality.

We all certainly appreciate your posting this tragedy as a warning, but we can't help but be shocked and feel sad for the sudden loss to the family. (I could barely put myself in your shoes as I have 2 very dear sisters, both younger and in good health.) {{{hugs}}}

Regarding the staph germs - this is why they pumped me full of $1,600 worth of antibiotics while I was in the hospital last month with my lumbar drain. One other thing. When the resident chief came to see me and saw I had an IV in my hand, he ordered the nurse to remove it and use my port.

Also why my GP was shaking his head and rolling his eyes when he heard about my recent stay in the hospital. He knows those risks. Fortunately, I gambled and won this time.

Dear Sandy,
I am so very sorry to hear about your sister's sudden death. My heart goes out to you.
Sarah

Sandy;

I am so sorry for your loss. You are so correct in reminding us about the dangers of hospitals but what a horrible way to be reminded. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.

Cathy

Heartfelt sorrow
 

for the loss of your sister. One thing I think that is so hard for us saddled with this disease is that we are Expected to die, but then someone so called healthy dies before us.
May God comfort you and help you threw ths very difficult time.
Sherry in WV

Dear Sandy,

I am very sorry for your loss. We often get so wrapped up in the whole breast cancer thing, that we forget that other family and friends can leave us in the twinkling of an eye. I hope God will comfort you through your period of grief and beyond. These events always remind me of just how close we all are on this board. We truly are one big family, and your loss is our loss as well. Please take care in this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Tom

Dear Sandy,

I'm so sad about your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Big hug,

Thanks Barbara for the article. I read it and found it helpful because my husband is trying to get an abscess healed on his leg and he spent 5 days in the hospital in May. Now, I am really concern and will be even more careful for myself. Thanks for all your well wishes. I am doing o.k. still in shock but time will heal and I will focus on the memories we shared. Sandy

Sandy: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. BERTA

Wow Sandy, so sorry to hear the news of your sister. That's certainly an unexpected thing to happen. Thanks for the information, it may help somebody else out.

Sandy, I am so very sorry to hear about your sisters passing! A terrible shock to you all!

You and you family are in my prayers..

Maggie

I am so sorry for the lost of your sister. I will pray for you and your family.

Rendi Cotton

Dear Sandy I am very sorry for the loss of your sister. So many times we go through life thinking we have so much time left. This proves how fragile life is. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Lu Ann.

Dear Sandy-


I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers - be sure to take care of yourself during this difficult time.

Cordially,
Shell

condolences
 

Hello,

I do not know you but yesterday I ws at the funeral of a very good friend of mine who as=lso unexpectedly lost her beatiful yonger sister. So sad, so very sad. My thoughts are with you. Love life, the way your sisterdid. Reach out to others, while thinking of her. Count on the strength and support of your friends, and know that though others do n ot know you, still we are surrounding you at thiw time.

Thea

I'm so very sorry for your loss, Sandy.
 

What an awful thing to have happen. Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family.