cellulitis

I was in the hospital 8/15-8/21 w/ breast cellulitis and abscess. They inserted a picc line and sent me home on iv abx. I am still on the vanc twice a day and cefapime three times a day. Can't help w/ that particular med, but I do know you need to dtill be on something. If you're not comfortable w/ it, call your doc and ask if there's something else you can take or at least tell them your fears.

Hope you get better soon!

Every single side effect that has happened to even one person has to be listed.  If you were on Vancomycin, it must be due to the bacteria in your cellulitis. Vancomycin doesn't work orally, so Zyvox is the next choice. Is there a particular side effect that is worrying you the most?

I put the most common side effects in next post.  And there are some dietary modifications listed in the post after that.

Linezolid is an antibiotic that is also a reversible, non-selective inhibitor of MAO. Therefore, linezolid has the potential to interact with foods. Food and dietary interactions with non-selective MAO-inhibitors can be serious. Foods or beverages containing tyramine should be avoided as a significant pressor response has been observed in normal adult subjects receiving linezolid and tyramine doses of more than 100 mg. Patients receiving linezolid should avoid consuming large amounts of foods or beverages with high tyramine content.[28599] In a placebo-controlled trial, 8 of 10 patients receiving linezolid for up to 7 days had an increase in SBP of >30 mmHg.[11067] Some ethanol-based products also contain tyramine including some beers (including reduced-ethanol and ethanol-free beer); wines (red); sherry; hard liquor; or liqueurs. The following foods should be limited during therapy with linezolid because of their tyramine content: aged cheeses; bananas, avocados or any over-ripe fruit; fava bean or broad bean pods; fermented, pickled or smoked fish, meats and sausages; pickled herring; soy sauce; yeast extract; and protein-containing foods containing high amounts of tyramine. Following discontinuation of a non-selective MAO inhibitor, dietary restrictions should continue for at least 2 weeks due to the slow recovery from the enzyme-inhibiting effects of these drugs

Well that stinks.   Try to eat whatever appeals to you.  (just not on the list in the above post)   Do you have any meds to help you sleep? 

Hang in there.

Got any crackers?  Maybe something bland like that.  Just nibble on them.  Try to slow your breathing and take some deep breaths. Imagine breathing out the stress,, blowing it out like a big purple bubble.  (or the color of your choice)

Tomatojuice, sometimes they have to try another drug. PLEASE go back to the hospital RIGHT AWAY! You're going to be okay, but you need the absolutely right IV antibiotics and rest and time. Please don't just wait this out--you need help RIGHT AWAY.
Hugs, prayers and more hugs and prayers. You sure are on my mind, Tomatojuice!
Binney

Just woke up,, tomatojuice,,, how are you today???   How is the Zyvox treating you?  How does your rash look? 

Please report in.

I'm worried too Tomato!! HUGS and prayers for you! Hope you went back to the ER. Please update when you can. 

Tomatojuice, it's still morning here so I'll say "good morning" even though you're well into the afternoon. Sure hoping you're already feeling worlds better. Yep, I feel like a mama bear, and I wish I were close enough to come over, bundle you off to the ER and help out in some more concrete ways! It's hard to stick up for yourself--is there anyone who can stay with you?

No soaring off just yet, y'hear? We still need ya'!
Hugs, prayers,
Binney

TJ, I'm relieved to hear from you! Thanks for checking in--missed you! Since the redness is retreating you can use your sleeve now. But if your arm is too swollen from the IV, the sleeve may be too tight. Best to see your LE PT. It would be great if you could wrap your arm--if you don't know how, have your PT do it and teach you. It's not easy to learn, but it's a very useful skill to have.

You're sounding GOOD! Sometimes surgery anesthetic can unbalance body chemistry (potassium levels, for instance) and that can create havoc with the bi-polar symptoms--so, glad to hear that's back in control as well. You're really making progress with all the foul balls that got thrown at you all at once! Brava! Do something chocolate to celebrate.

Please keep us posted!
Gentle hugs,
Binney

So glad you are on the mend TJ! I've been praying for you. Hang in there. 

it is overwhelming, TJ,, I feel ya on that.  It's been one of the hardest parts of this whole BC "adventure" for me.

If you do not see an LE therapist on your insurance,,, find one in your area,, and then call your insurance. INSIST that you need an LE certified therapist. Tell them to find you one. If they can't, tell them you want to see so and so,, whoever you find. Insist on a waiver. Get RX from MD for LE therapy. I had to do all of that to get my visits covered. I have to see just the one person that I signed up with. If she is on vacation, I can't see anyone else.  Oh well, at least I have her! 

Best of luck.. you gotta be pushy with the insurance.

TJ,, I wish you the best,,, will keep my fingers crossed for you,, no more infections and that you find a good therapist.