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Topic: Help - steriod injection for slipped disk?

noodlydoo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 3273

posted

I know steriods are really bad for Lyme. Ive been doing well w/ heat and mild hyperbaric. bedbound from a slipped disk and they want/think the steriod injection may get me back on my feet. I've heard of people going downhill fast w steriods. Suggestions?

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Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

posted

Very, very risky for Lyme patients!!! Do a search here. This was discussed again just in the last day or so.

I do hope your pain is alleviated soon!

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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BOEJR
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 1734

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Hi Noodle,

If you can afford it go to a conventional hyperbaric center. HBOT under pressures greater that 2 (ATA) has healing qualities that are documented. That is why it is used for healing wounds...

At pressures greater than 2.4 ATA (atmospheres absolute) it has be shown to have lethal effect on the BB spirochete...

You may not have to take the steroids and kill the bacteria as well.

Hope this helps,

Julia

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Please consult your LLMD before making any changes to your treatment regimen.

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Foggy
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 1584

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BE VERY Careful! I had an AWFUL experience with those. Erased a year of progress in a flash. I would try PT, TENS, Ice/heat, Vax-D, traction etc 1st if I could do it over.

They are a band aid to get over the pain and can be a disaster for Lymies. I got an Rx for a personal TENS & kept in on all day. Really helped.

Talk to your LLMD about this 4 sure & feel better soon. I know it's rough, hang in there.

[ 29. August 2007, 12:58 PM: Message edited by: Foggy ]

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