Is there any hope of winning a personal war against MRSA on my face? (sorry for this long query…)

History: I was diagnosed with MRSA in July, 2007 after having a facial. Long story short: after initially taking some powerful antibiotics and topical medications –which didn't get rid of it– I went for another dermatologist's appointment and was told is: There are no inexpensive medications to treat MRSA. (I don't have insurance and am self employed.) So the best thing to do is keep your face (and incubation sites: armpits & nose) very clean and use soap with salicylic acid.

I did buy a couple of tubes of ointment, Altabax (retapamulin ointment, 1%) but I can't use it on my face as it is petroleum-based, very greasy, and breaks me out in acne wherever it touches my face. I wish this medicine came in a non-greasy base.

Currently I use nothing but the salicylic acid soap and a acid based face cream (Intaglio brand).

I still have breakouts but they are becoming fewer and further between. Is there anything else I can try?

I read the CDC's info on MRSA and the upshot is: if you don't get rid of the infection after the first twelve months, it gets into the bloodstream and over time attacks the heart valve — which over time kills you. I have had it for two years and three months. I am afraid I will never be rid of this plague. Can you offer me any ideas for self-treatment? –Even home remedies, specific herbs, vitamins, etc. might help. I take Nature's Choice Ultra Vitamins. –Can you tell I'm desperate?

Please don't say, "See your doctor." because I can't afford the ongoing visits, much less the medicines. It is horrible to be in this position.

Free clinics are not an option for reason's I can't disclose at this time. I am not making excuses, believe me, I would go if I could.

Thanks in advance for helping me. I feel hopeless.
Thanks for taking the time to answer. It means a lot to me. The doc never said anything about IV treatment but I know that is the usual course. I guess I'll just have to face it. I've been hoping it would just go dormant.