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I took prednisone for 6 months during my lyme treatment, for lung problems. I stayed on the antibiotics also. I was scared, too, but I think sometimes there's not much choice. Best of luck to you
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Steroids were terrible for me. I won't take them ever again. As a nurse friend explained it to me the steroids help create a condition favorable to the Lyme.
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I got one shot of steriods in my neck, and it triggered a whole new set of symptoms that I still am trying to get rid of (and it didn't hlep my neck pain either). Although, in my case, it was a shot of steriods directly into my blood stream, which is more concentrated than your oral steriods
They say if you have to do steriods, that its a good idea to up your abx dose. If your on orals, consider doing some abx shots, and myabe that will help prevent it from spreading.
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Thank you all for your kind replies. I am sorry we have all head to deal with the uncertainty of different medications.
I have an LLMD appt. on Tuesday and Babesiosis has been suggested to me. I will be asking him his thoughts on testing for this.
Today is my "surprise" nursing graduation party. Hubby decided to tell me because I haven't been feeling good. The party will go on though since he worked so hard.
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