This is taken from a post on the MRSA YahooGroup - reprinted with permission from the author, Bryan, age 30 in Southern, CA. Take his story and advice and apply it to your own situation:
I had an MRSA infection on my leg just above my knee that was misdiagnosed as a spider bite at first but I finally got it properly diagnosed but it had already made a 1.5 centimeter tunnel in my leg.
I had been very tired and run-down, overworked, and then slept in a sofa bed in a very nice Vegas hotel (I won’t name names since i cant prove it was from there) and the next evening I noticed what looked like a zit on my leg.
I think the staph got in through an ingrown hair follicle. My wound is almost all the way healed (I did a week of IV vancomycin) and then finished up with Rifampin and Bactrium. My system didnt agree with either of the oral pills but I toughed it out and now the hole in my leg has healed up and is just a red scab.
This is just my opinion but I dont think we need to be OVERLY paranoid about washing all the time with Hibiclens as I have heard that getting TOO much bacteria off of our skin screws with the natural “flora” of good and bad bacteria that is meant to live on our skin, but regular showing with regular soap, then occasionaly showering with hibiclens could be a good idea. I will not over use my Muprocin cream as I have heard about MRSA becoming resistant to it. Bacteria can morph and evolve at a speed many times faster than science can keep up with it.
The advice my infectous disease doctor gave me on my way out the door after my last visit was sound. Keep your nails short. Keep Purel or hand cleaner nearby to use occasionaly (dont overdo it.. it will dry out your skin and it loses effectiveness if you get too crazy with it). Wash sheets regularly in hot water, don’t share towels or razors, and wash your hands after going to the bathroom or picking your nose or sneezing. Sing the song “Happy Birthday” while you wash your hands in warm water. Make sure you clean under your nails and then dry your hands off completely. Lastly, if you start to noice a bump or boil starting on your skin, she said to put vinegar on it for a few minutes. Clean and cover any wounds and of course, eat a well balanced diet and get plenty of sleep so your body’s immune system stays strong. Also wash your body before and after sex, and do not go into public hot tubs or pools with an open infection and shower before and after swimming or hot tubbing (actually, personally I would recommend not hot tubbing at all really… think of that warm water just breeding bacteria and funk…. ICK)
If you have had MRSA you should be really careful about not becoming diabetic or HIV+. Also know that once you have had an MRSA infection, you theoretically become more likely to get one again and there is a good chance you will be a carrier for life. Again, I preface all of this by the fact that I’m NOT a doctor, but I have done alot of reseach on this and am just trying to pass along what I think is good solid advice for living with MRSA.
Lastly, my doctor never said it specifically and I haven’t seen anything about it in print or online, but I think anyone who has ever had this owes it to any sexual partners to let them know about it. You just need to be armed with the facts and let them know what is risky and what is not. Safe sex doesn’t just mean wearing a condom anymore. Shower before and after sex, dont have sex if you are run down or have recently taken antibiotics, obviously always wear protection and cover any open wounds and insist your partner do the same.
You would be surprised how people who have not had this or havent even heard of it will be open to listening to you and won’t run for the hills if you are straight forward and factual about what has happened to you in the past. They will be interested in hearing how they can not only have safe sex with you, but how they can be safe with other people as well. Safe sex with someone who has MRSA is safer than casual unsafe sex with someone who you dont know the condition of and you are careless about things.
I look forward to thoughtful discussions about this issue that is only going to get more widespread as more people overuse antibiotics and do not complete their courses of them.
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Lynn // Feb 25, 2007 at 6:20 pm
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7 February, 2006
I have been using ASAP for six months now as an alternative to anti-biotics. We use it to help battle my daughter’s MRSA infection. Since adding ASAP to our daily routine we thank God she has not had any MRSA outbreaks.
I keep a small spray bottle in the car, as well as in my purse - we use it on the slightest sign of infection as MRSA can enter the body thru a small cut, scratch or insect bite. We also use the Patis 30 disinfectant [spray] as a preventive to the spread of this dangerous bacteria methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
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US PATENT Number 6,214,299
Description and Claims
Treatment of Humans with Colloidal Silver Composition
[1] The present application is a continuation-in-part of application 09/946,834, filed September 4, 2001, which is a continuation of application 09/323,310, filed June 1, 1999, now U. S. Patent No. 6,214, 299. To the extent permitted these applications are incorporated herein by reference. The present application claims priority to provisional application 60/475,657, filed June 3, 2003, and incorporated by reference herein.
[2] Area of the Art [3] The present invention generally relates to colloidal silver, and more particularly to a composition of colloidal silver and a method for using said composition as an agent against organisms harmful to TNE health of humans.
[4] Description of the Prior Art [5] It is well known that certain preparations of silver have germicidal properties. Silver was employed as a germicide and an antibiotic before modern antibiotics were developed. In previous centuries, users would shave silver particles into their drinking water, or submerge whole silver pieces in the drinking water, for the purpose of ingesting the silver by drinking the water. It seems likely that the practice of eating with silver utensils (i. e. silverware) resulted from a belief in the healthful properties of silver.
[6] There may be many reasons why administering silver suspended in solution would enhance an individual’s health. It is possible that such a solution operates to inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses, and other unwanted organisms, as well as eradicating such existing bacteria, viruses, and other organisms. It is also possible that a solution of silver can have an anti- inflammatory effect, sufficient to reduce symptoms of asthma.
[7] The present invention describes the use of a silver composition in water to treat certain human ailments. An embodiment of the invention is a silver composition comprising small particles of silver which comprise an interior of metallic silver and an exterior of ionic silver which particles are suspended in water. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a silver composition comprising particles of silver wherein more than 50% of the number of particles are less than 0. 015 micrometers in size and the particles are colloidally suspended in water.
[8] Summary of the Invention [9] The present invention is generally directed to the use of silver, at a level of 5 to 40 ppm in water, to kill or to disable microorganisms which are hazardous to human beings. The present invention specifically is directed to compositions comprising silver particles, said particles comprising an interior of elemental silver and an exterior of ionic silver oxide, and water, wherein the silver particles are placed in colloidal suspension in the water at a level of 5-40 ppm total silver. An embodiment of the present invention comprises silver particles in water, at a concentration of 5-40 ppm, wherein more than 50% of the silver particles have a maximum dimension less than 0. 015 micrometers. The composition of silver in water of this invention is an effective antimicrobial agent. This invention is directed to silver compositions, of 5-40 ppm silver in water, which are effective antimicrobial agents, and to methods of using said silver compositions as antimicrobial agents.
[10] A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to compositions of silver in water made using a modification of the device and methods described in U. S. Patent No. 6,214, 299, which is a parent of the instant application and is incorporated herein by reference.
[11] The device and process of Patent No. 6,214, 299 have been modified and improved to provide the silver composition of the present invention.
Essentially, the eight-silver/one common electrode device as disclosed in the patent has been modified and scaled to fit a 75-gallon water chamber. To start the process approximately 70 gallons of high purity water are placed in the chamber. To this is added approximately five gallons of silver composition produced in a prior production run. This is necessary because the high purity water is insufficiently conductive for the process to occur properly. The water chamber is equipped with an air input that allows a stream of air bubbles to be streamed through the liquid during the processing. It has been discovered that this approach gives improved mixing as compared to the impeller mixer described in the patent.
[12] The electrode device is operated at approximately ten thousand volts alternating current (with each silver electrode having an individual voltage supply) as described in the patent. It has been found that voltages significantly lower than this produce a composition with larger particles not having the optimal properties described herein. Voltages significantly higher tend to produce a solution with significant ionic silver dissolved therein. The present composition comprises in excess of 97% metallic silver with essentially no free ionic silver in solution.
[13] The silver concentration is determined according to the methods explained below. Essentially, the device is operated continuously and samples are analyzed until the desired silver concentration is attained. The 10 ppm composition requires approximately one and one half days of operation. The 22 ppm solution requires approximately three days, and the 32 ppm composition requires approximately six days. The rate of the process appears to slow as the higher concentrations are attained. Higher concentrations take a prohibitively long time with the ultimate highest concentration being about 50 ppm, at least within the current parameters.
[14] The compositions all have the size characteristics described below and unlike conventional silver compositions are completely colorless and stable to light and temperature changes without use of any additives. […]
Below are the results of the studies that were available at the time of the patent application and are included therein:
[174] EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS OF 10 PPM SILVER FOR TREATMENT OF HUMAN AILMENTS
[175] A. Purpose of Example
[176] The purpose of this example is to demonstrate the utility of silver- based composition embodiments of the present invention for treating a variety of human ailments. The studies in this section were performed in Ghana, West Africa, at the Air Force Station Hospital under the direction of Dr. Kwabiah, at the KORIE-BU Teaching Hospital under the direction of Sr. Sackey, and at the Justab Clinic/Maternity Hospital under the direction of Dr. Abraham. In total, fifty-eight (58) patients were treated using a composition of the present invention comprising 10 ppm silver. The composition was used both internally and externally as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. The ailments treated included malaria, upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, sinusitis, vaginal yeast infections, eye, nose and ear infections, cuts, fungal skin infections, and sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea.
[177] B. Treatment Methods and Outcomes
[178] Abdominal pain and Diarrhea. The method comprises the step of administering approximately 5-25 ML of silver composition, one to five times a day orally until there was a response. One patient was treated with about 10 ML (about two teaspoons) of a composition of the present invention three times in one day. The patient had a full recovery in one day.
[179] Bronchitis. The method comprises the step of administering ca. 2-25 ml of silver composition orally, one to five times a day until there was a response. Two patients were treated with about 5 ml (about one teaspoon) each of a composition of the present invention for two times a day for three days. The patients had a full recovery in three days.
[180] Vaginal Yeast (Candida). The method comprises the step of administering ca. 5-25 ml of silver composition, one to five times a day as vaginal douches until there was a response. Five patients were treated with about 10 mi (about two teaspoons) each of a composition of the present invention for two times per day. The patients showed a full recovery within six days.
[181] Conjunctivitis. The method comprises the step of administering ca. several drops of a silver composition, one to five times a day to the infected eye until there was a response. Two patients were treated with several drops of a composition of the present invention in each of the infected eyes for two times per day. The patients had a full recovery after one day.
[182] External cuts and infection (including Staphylococcus skin infections, septic ulcers and infected abscesses). The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day to the infected area until there was a response. Six patients were treated with about 5 ml (about one teaspoon) each of a composition of the present invention on the infected areas for two times per day. The patients showed a full recovery within three days.
[183] External Otitis. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day to the infected ear until there was a response. Six patients were treated with approximately two drops of a composition of the present invention into, the infected ears for three times per day. The patients showed a full recovery after about four days.
[184] Otitis Media. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day to the infected ear until there was a response. One patient was treated with approximately two drops of a composition of the present invention comprising into the infected ear three times per day. The patient showed a full recovery in four days.
[185] Fungal Skin Infection. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day topically to the infected area until there was a response. Two patients were treated with about ten ML (two teaspoons) each of a composition of the present invention three times per day.
The patients showed a full recovery within eight days.
[186] Gonorrhea. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition to the infected area until there was a response. Two patients were each treated with about ten ml (two teaspoons) of a composition of the present invention three times per day. The patients showed an absence of symptoms within six days.
[187] Malaria. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day orally to the patient until there was a response. Eleven patients were treated with about ten ML (two teaspoons) each of a composition of the present invention three times per day. The patients showed a resolution of symptoms within five days.
[188] Halitosis and Gingivitis. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day as a mouthwash until there was a response. Two patients were each treated with the composition as a mouthwash. There was a full resolution of symptoms within three days (gingivitis) and within one day (halitosis).
[189] Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. The method comprises the step of administering about 5-25 ml of silver composition, one to five times a day as a vaginal douche until there was a response. One patient was treated with about 5 ML (approximately one teaspoon) of a composition of the present invention two times per day. The patient’s symptoms resolved within five days.
[190] Pharyngitis. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day as a gargle until there was a response.
Four patients were each treated with about ten ml (two teaspoons) of a composition of the present invention three times per day. The patients showed full recovery within six days.
[191] Retrovirus Infection (HIV). The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, comprising 5 to 40 ppm silver one to five times a day orally area until there was a response. One patient exhibiting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) was treated with about 5 ml (approximately one teaspoon) of a composition of the present invention two times per day.
The patient’s symptoms resolved within five days.
[192] Sinusitis and Rhinitis. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day to the nose until there was a response. Six patients with nasal infections (four with sinusitis and two with rhinitis) were each treated with approximately two drops of a composition of the present invention comprising in their nasal passages three times per day.
The patients showed full recovery within four days.
[193] Tonsillitis. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day as a gargle until there was a response.
One patient was treated with a composition of the present invention three times per day. The patient showed full recovery within seven days.
[194] Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day orally until there was a response. Two patients were each treated with about 5 ml (approximately one teaspoon) of a composition of the present invention three times per day. The patients showed full recovery within six days.
[195] Urinary Tract Infections. The method comprises the step of administering a silver composition, one to five times a day orally until there was a response. Three patients were each treated with about ten ml (two teaspoons) of a composition of the present invention two to three times per day. The patients showed full recovery within six days.
[196] C. Discussion [197] These results are consistent with the various in vitro tests reported herein. Essentially, the silver composition is extremely effective against a large number of microbes in vitro. However, the tests indicate that this effectiveness remains even in the presence of a large amount of organic material. The silver compositions are widely effective in vivo where the organic background is extremely high. Many other disinfecting agents are ineffective in the presence of a large amount of organic material and/or are too caustic or toxic to be used in vivo.’
[198] EVIDENCE OF EFFICACY OF 10 PPM SILVER AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS BACTERIA
[199] A. Purpose
[200] The purpose of this example is to demonstrate the efficacy of a silver composition of the present invention against the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. This example describes the procedures for evaluation of the present invention for tuberculocidal efficacy. The methodology is based on the Tuberculocidal Activity Test Method as accepted by the EPA on December 11, 1985. [Refer to United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1986. Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances. Data Call-In Notice for Tubercuolocidal Effectiveness Data for All Antimicrobial Pesticides with Tuberculocidal Claims. […]
EPA APPROVAL
On April 30th, 2003, American Biotech Labs announced that it had received it’s second EPA approval as a non-toxic hospital, medical, home and business disinfectant. The new disinfectant has been approved for use as a full range disinfectant against some of the deadliest pathogens known to man.
The new EPA approval states that the product can be used on hard surfaces including walls, tables, chairs, light fixtures, bathrooms and surfaces made of glass, porcelain, metal, glazed ceramic and also enameled and painted surfaces.
American Biotech Lab’s new product was approved under the name of ASAP-AGX-32 and was given an official EPA registration number of 73499-2. This product is currently contracted for sale to hospitals operated by the Veteran’s Administration and is being considered for bulk purchase by the US military. This new super disinfectant is currently undergoing testing for government approval against Anthrax, Bubonic plague and a number of viruses.
Irene // Jun 13, 2007 at 12:05 pm
My daughters physician just told me that she has MRSA on her legs - After many years as a social worker - been out of it for over five now - in a nursing home I have seen the effects if this disease in the elderly - so I am to say the least a bit worried now. I would appreciate any updates or positive feedback about this - she has started bactrim for ten days and the doctor hopes that should do it. I thank you for your help.
Steve // Jan 13, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Man claims colloidal silver cured his MRSA infection
This article was published in the Evening Telegraph, a British newspaper. For a FREE report on safe, daily colloidal silver dosage levels, please visit http://www.thesilveredge.com
Mans claims colloidal silver cured his MRSA infection…
http://www.northantset.co.uk/675/Man39s-MRSA-cure-claims.941888.jp
An elderly man who lived with a potentially lethal infection for two years claims he has cleared himself of the illness with colloidal silver.
David Sharman, 82, was infected with superbug MRSA in June, 2001, but believes determination and a regular dose of colloidal silver has helped him beat the infection.
He said: “There are so many terrible stories about MRSA in the news, but people seem to just talk about it and are not doing anything.
“I started to use colloidal silver and, after almost two years living with the infection and having regular check-ups, I was told I was clear.”
Mr Sharman, of Exmouth Avenue, Corby, claims he contracted MRSA after a series of hip operations at Kettering General Hospital during 2001.
He said: “The wound on my hip became infected and the hospital informed me that I had MRSA before I was discharged for rehabilitation.
“I was determined to help myself and began using colloidal silver directly on my wound daily.”
Colloidal silver is a liquid commonly used before the 1930s as an antibiotic treatment and is available at health food shops.
It works by attaching itself to a vital enzyme found in bacteria and disabling the offending pathogen, preventing it from reproducing.
Mr Sharman, who has three children Richard, 22, William, 20, and Sarah, 18, with wife Denise, said: “I could feel myself slowly getting better and the day I got the all-clear, just before Christmas 2003, was an extremely happy day for the whole family.
“Getting MRSA doesn’t have to mean it is the end of the road and I really believe colloidal silver helped me.”
Dr Richard Slack is a microbiologist based in Nottingham who works in infection control.
He said: “The silver is quite a good antibiotic used in burns units because it does kill MRSA and other bacteria that cause wound infections.
“There is absolutely a possibility that this has been beneficial to Mr Sharman.”
Spencer Jones // Jul 30, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Four recent medical studies have demonstrated that an inexpensive and completely natural substance called colloidal silver literally decimates MRSA infections. You can read a very interesting report that summarizes all four studies at http://www.ColloidalSilverCuresMRSA.com
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