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Thank you all for helping me to understand and for helping my family members to understand the ins and outs of these diseases.
One of my family members tested positive for a bacterial infection on his hands. Because of my new experience with Lyme, I know that it is wrong that the doctor is having him put steroids on it.
How do I get him to believe me and understand that he needs antibiotics or something antibacterial, not steroids? Does anyone have an article about steroids and infection?
I think his infections are also internal and not just on his skin, so the steroid injections and creams are probably really hurting him.
Thank you.
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Razzle
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The package insert from Prednisone (steroid):
It says that immune-suppressing drugs can make infections worse.
Prednisone is an immune-suppressing drug.
Furthermore, a systemic fungal infection is listed as a contra-indication for receiving Prednisone...this means that Prednisone absolutely should not be given in the setting of systemic fungal infection.
"...steroids and other immunosuppressive medications are absolutely contraindicated in Lyme."
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Keebler
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- Avoiding steroids is also important regarding topical creams and ointments, according to the "steroid disaster" article - ever topical application can have seriously bad effects:
Topic: Minor surgery and steriods - complications from steroids that were not supposed to be administered. -
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Keebler
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Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:375671.
Epub 2012 Jan 24.
Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Animal Models of Calendula officinalis L. Growing in Brazil.
Excerpt:
. . . This experimental study revealed that C. officinalis presented
anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities as well as angiogenic and fibroplastic properties acting in a positive way on the inflammatory and proliferative phases of the healing process. -
Avalon Baby Protective A, D & E Ointment, 3.5 fl -
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