DOn, that staph infection you got sounds like what is called methicillin-resistant staph aureus, or MRSA. Thanks to the use of antibiotics, this particular strain has developed a resistance to that line of antibiotics. Sadly, it can be spread in hospital settings and likes to strike those folks who are in serious condition. It IS treatable, but it's a PITA to deal with. I'm a medical technologist, and dabble in microbiology (plus read the journals as avidly as I read the rail print media), so that's how I know about this. That, plus my mother-in-law had it as well while recovering from a heart attack. All that technical crud aside, I'm glad you're on the mend. Concentrate on recovery- we'll be here.
Just to add what Frisco said... We all have staph organisms in our bodies. Like Frisco said, these critters only "get active" when your immune system is compromised. So no need to worry as long as you are healthy. I will agree with Frisco that it is a PITA! Frisco, hope your mom in law is doing better.
WIsh I could say she was, but that was the least of her worries- she died from complications of a major heart attack and diabetes back in February. The docs were able to wipe out the MRSA, but her heart was way too weak, and she was a very poor candidate for any more drastic measures. She was a queen among women, and the best mother in-law a guy could have. When I tell MIL jokes, her name never comes up.
Good to hear you are on the mend, Don. You always seem to have tapped into a pipeline of accurate information coming out of the rumor mill. Hope your recovery stays on track. P.S. Does this mean that somewhere there is also a pipeline of bad information? Sludge? I love analogies.
I'm afraid I have some terrible news regarding my stepfather Don Brown. He passed away this evening after a long fight with various infections and diabetes. I know he was very active in a lot of the discussion groups. His wife asked that any newsgroups/forums be notified of his passing. As I am Lionel/o-gauge fan myself, I know that the railroading world has lost one of its great mentors and living repositories of knowledge. If you have any questions regarding his passing, his wife (my mom) can be contacted at diane_brown@cox.net Again, I hate to have to post this saddening news, but I know there were a lot of people out there who looked up to him out here as being a sage of sorts. Take care. Sincerely, B. Sinn
B. Sinn and Diane, please accept our condolences. Don was a stalwart in our hobby. It is a shock to hear the news. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ease your sorrow.
I am very saddened to hear this. Many years ago I had occasions to converse with Don and found him to be most interesting to talk with. We will miss his insight into the hobby. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. Happy Rails to you, Don. God Bless.
My deepest sympathies go out to the Brown family. I am saddened by your, and our loss. May God bless and keep all of you.
Oh my. Deepest sympathies to the Brown family. A sad day for them. And as well for the model railroading hobby. Boxcab E50
Was shocked to hear of Dons unfortunate passing. I know Don, by name only. I've read many of his posts on the Atlas Forum. My sympathies go out to his family. Keith
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Dons passing. Don was always active hear and was always a source of information, he will be sadly missed and my prayers go to his family.
Don was truly a wonderful source of information, nothing got past him. He was also a very kind man, I mentioned once that I liked a certain paint scheme but needed decals and he immediately sent me a gift of four locos worth. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing, he will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I am very sorry for their loss. He will be missed. Mike
Very sad news. Don will be missed for a very long time. May his family find comfort as they will miss him much more than us. Daryl
This is truly sad new. My heart and prayers go out to his family. There will be a great void in the world of model railroading.
I am really sorry to hear that Don has passed away. Don was a good man, always looking to help out another. My condolences to his family. Bob
