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coltman
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Here is my dilemma - I dont understand whether I should consider inflammatory immune (TNF-alpha, Il-1b) response is good or bad .

I researched 2 drugs which can drive those
factors. One stimulates them and another inhibits.If inflammation is what kills bacteria seems I should drive it up, but on the other hand if it same thing which damages the body then I probably should keep it down.

So which is it?
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coltman
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No one knows?
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Lymeorsomething
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Probably Marnie [Smile]

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sutherngrl
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I don't know whether to consider it good or bad either.

The glands in my neck are constantly swollen and I don't think that is good at all!

I sure don't want to do anything to make it worse than it already is.
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Marnie
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It is a part of healing...always has been. It is necessary, but it is supposed to shut off.

It is just one of the steps in healing.

ONGOING inflammation isn't healthy.
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I second what Marnie said.

Initial inflammation following infection/injury is what helps the body heal.

It is the innapropriate, ongoing inflammation that does the damage.
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Ditto Marnie and Kitty9309
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