What is prednisone prescribed for
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2024.05.19 21:13 ElwingSky Can never get in with a doctor
I’ve been having so many issues lately both related and not related to my hooha. I feel like my immune system is breaking down. I keep getting random rashes all over my body. I was prescribed prednisone, which seemed to do a number on my very carefully monitored hormones. Since then I’ve been having issues with yeast (I think), and now my vulva is very red and burning, but with no itch and no weird discharge from what I can see. I don't know if my hormones are still out of wack from the prednisone, or if it's something else.
I'm also on thyroid medication, and my time taking that has been rather irregular lately. We just got a puppy, and getting up with him multiple times a night and very early (well before my pill alarm goes off) means i'm not taking the thyroid pills at the same time every morning like i used to.
I don’t know if anyone else is experiencing this right now, but I feel like it’s impossible to get in with my OBGYN and even my GP. I really want to get this looked at, but my OBGYN doesn’t have appointments until July, and even her PA is booked up until late June! Same with my GP. I feel like Urgent Care wouldn’t be able to help me (I’m honestly afraid they’d just try to give me prednisone again since that seems like their go to solution for everything), and very time I get set up with a NP at a different clinic who isn’t familiar with my history they don’t take me seriously. The last time she didn’t even examine me. Told me it was related to my IUD (not sure what that had to do with anything. It’s not like it’s new I’ve had it for almost 4 years), and to take probiotics after I’d literally just told her I already take. It’s just so frustrating that everything is saying “get examined by your doctor,” and I cant!
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I'm also on thyroid medication, and my time taking that has been rather irregular lately. We just got a puppy, and getting up with him multiple times a night and very early (well before my pill alarm goes off) means i'm not taking the thyroid pills at the same time every morning like i used to.
I don’t know if anyone else is experiencing this right now, but I feel like it’s impossible to get in with my OBGYN and even my GP. I really want to get this looked at, but my OBGYN doesn’t have appointments until July, and even her PA is booked up until late June! Same with my GP. I feel like Urgent Care wouldn’t be able to help me (I’m honestly afraid they’d just try to give me prednisone again since that seems like their go to solution for everything), and very time I get set up with a NP at a different clinic who isn’t familiar with my history they don’t take me seriously. The last time she didn’t even examine me. Told me it was related to my IUD (not sure what that had to do with anything. It’s not like it’s new I’ve had it for almost 4 years), and to take probiotics after I’d literally just told her I already take. It’s just so frustrating that everything is saying “get examined by your doctor,” and I cant!
2024.05.19 20:16 PhaseCharacter5845 Need help with steps moving forward
Went to the ER yesterday with an extremely swollen and painful ankle. At first I thought it was a blood clot as I got off an extremely long flight but an ultrasound proved otherwise. The ER doctor looked at my ankle and said she was pretty sure it was gout and that she didn’t recommend the fluid test. She prescribed some indomethicin and prednisone and sent me on my way.
As a 21M I’m a little confused about this whole situation and what to do moving forward. This subreddit has been very helpful in terms of information but I had a few questions.
Should I start limiting my diet fully? (A bummer to a college student who does drink regularly, but will do what I need to do to maintain my health)
Or should I test for foods that trigger for me?
For some reason my ER doc didn’t request a UA test in the bloodwork, so my other question is how long after this flare subsides can I get an accurate UA reading?
Also I know Allo isn’t prescribed til a second flare, so should I wait (hopefully it never comes) for a second flare til I see a rheumatologist and get their help?
Thank you guys for your help, as a pretty young male I’m a little confused and off put by all of this
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As a 21M I’m a little confused about this whole situation and what to do moving forward. This subreddit has been very helpful in terms of information but I had a few questions.
Should I start limiting my diet fully? (A bummer to a college student who does drink regularly, but will do what I need to do to maintain my health)
Or should I test for foods that trigger for me?
For some reason my ER doc didn’t request a UA test in the bloodwork, so my other question is how long after this flare subsides can I get an accurate UA reading?
Also I know Allo isn’t prescribed til a second flare, so should I wait (hopefully it never comes) for a second flare til I see a rheumatologist and get their help?
Thank you guys for your help, as a pretty young male I’m a little confused and off put by all of this
2024.05.19 15:10 CatMom1016 Cat can’t keep balance and falling over, help please!
My 7yo neutered male is having trouble walking. He keeps losing his balance and falling over onto his left side. He was recently hospitalized for a urinary blockage and required epidural, sedation, and catheter for two days. He was sent home on antibiotics and pain medications, those have been finished for 7 days now. His walking problems have been going on since he got home. His regular vet did blood work, X-rays, and prescribed prednisone but he has no idea what’s causing the ataxia. He is still eating and using the litter though he’s not eating nearly as much as he usually does and has required sub-a fluids twice now. Does anyone have any suggestions? We don’t know what to do. Please help.
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2024.05.19 11:24 JuggernautKooky1017 Tonsil abscess?
Age: 19 Sex: Male
Went to ENT and was prescribed prednisone but have not taken a mono or strep test. No fever and very little pain. What could be the cause and is there a possible abscess on the left? Had a recent separate infection (about a month ago) that only affected the left tonsil that came back negative for strep but responded to amoxicillin. Have chronic neutropenia 0.3-1.0 ANC
https://ibb.co/D5ZN9kY
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Went to ENT and was prescribed prednisone but have not taken a mono or strep test. No fever and very little pain. What could be the cause and is there a possible abscess on the left? Had a recent separate infection (about a month ago) that only affected the left tonsil that came back negative for strep but responded to amoxicillin. Have chronic neutropenia 0.3-1.0 ANC
https://ibb.co/D5ZN9kY
2024.05.18 18:46 CBBlyes Medication Working Too Well. Advice?
Hello,
I could really use some advice, because I’m not too sure what to do at this point in treatment and feeling a bit hopeless.
Quick backstory, I’m a 23 M about 175 pounds. My acne was never bad, but I suffered from constant whiteheads, inflammed bumps, and the occasional cyst since 15. I truly fit the “recurrent and unresponsive to other treatments” reason for prescribing Accutane. I started in December 2023 and dosage (mg) to date has been 40:60:80:80:80:60. The drop from 80 to 60 is why I’m posting.
The Accutane worked instantly at 40; within a week all my acne disappeared and I didn’t get another pimple until halfway through 60. It was magical. Of course I had dry skin, lips, eyes, but nothing even close to outweighing the benefits or what I had heard from others’ experiences. First month on 80 was when everything changed. I got 3 cysts in a matter of a month, facial skin got extremely dry, rashes on hands and arms, skin started peeling off toes and bleeding (especially when working out), back pain, nose bleeds, beard hairs/follicles bleeding etc — the works. I kept pushing but eventually enough was enough and I reached out to my dermatologist who prescribed me a month of Prednisone. I had never taken a steroid in my life up to that point, but instantly 95% of the side effects subsided and all inflammation from the cysts disappeared.
Fast forward to last month, I ran out of my Prednisone and most side effects came back, and even more intense. But to my surprise, after my first time shaving my beard (I use straight razor, 2 blade, shaving cream, with grain, once weekly) I got the worst razor burn and bumps. I tried OTC Hydrocortisone and Aloe, but it didn’t work. I gave it a week, but no relief. I reached out to my dermatologist who prescribed Triamcinolone Acetate (topical steroid cream). Again, weeks of application and some relief, but still noticeable irritation.
What’s bothering me now, is my beard is so painful. I try to let it grow and not touch it, and it’s almost as if Eczema is occurring underneath and the beard hairs feel like needles; but if I do shave, the “Eczema” subsides but the bumps become more obvious (pictures 24 hours ago).
I feel like a shell of myself. My acne is flawless. I haven’t had a pimple in months and it’s obvious the medicine has done a fantastic job.. but possibly too well.
Any advice? I plan to reach out to my dermatologist tomorrow. I want to quit the Accutane early, but I’m scared of relapsing. I’m tracked for 9 months and have almost completed 6. The decrease to 60 was my request, and I don’t know when/if I’ll see a difference in the side effects. I can handle almost all the side effects throw my way so far, but the beard crossed the line.
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I could really use some advice, because I’m not too sure what to do at this point in treatment and feeling a bit hopeless.
Quick backstory, I’m a 23 M about 175 pounds. My acne was never bad, but I suffered from constant whiteheads, inflammed bumps, and the occasional cyst since 15. I truly fit the “recurrent and unresponsive to other treatments” reason for prescribing Accutane. I started in December 2023 and dosage (mg) to date has been 40:60:80:80:80:60. The drop from 80 to 60 is why I’m posting.
The Accutane worked instantly at 40; within a week all my acne disappeared and I didn’t get another pimple until halfway through 60. It was magical. Of course I had dry skin, lips, eyes, but nothing even close to outweighing the benefits or what I had heard from others’ experiences. First month on 80 was when everything changed. I got 3 cysts in a matter of a month, facial skin got extremely dry, rashes on hands and arms, skin started peeling off toes and bleeding (especially when working out), back pain, nose bleeds, beard hairs/follicles bleeding etc — the works. I kept pushing but eventually enough was enough and I reached out to my dermatologist who prescribed me a month of Prednisone. I had never taken a steroid in my life up to that point, but instantly 95% of the side effects subsided and all inflammation from the cysts disappeared.
Fast forward to last month, I ran out of my Prednisone and most side effects came back, and even more intense. But to my surprise, after my first time shaving my beard (I use straight razor, 2 blade, shaving cream, with grain, once weekly) I got the worst razor burn and bumps. I tried OTC Hydrocortisone and Aloe, but it didn’t work. I gave it a week, but no relief. I reached out to my dermatologist who prescribed Triamcinolone Acetate (topical steroid cream). Again, weeks of application and some relief, but still noticeable irritation.
What’s bothering me now, is my beard is so painful. I try to let it grow and not touch it, and it’s almost as if Eczema is occurring underneath and the beard hairs feel like needles; but if I do shave, the “Eczema” subsides but the bumps become more obvious (pictures 24 hours ago).
I feel like a shell of myself. My acne is flawless. I haven’t had a pimple in months and it’s obvious the medicine has done a fantastic job.. but possibly too well.
Any advice? I plan to reach out to my dermatologist tomorrow. I want to quit the Accutane early, but I’m scared of relapsing. I’m tracked for 9 months and have almost completed 6. The decrease to 60 was my request, and I don’t know when/if I’ll see a difference in the side effects. I can handle almost all the side effects throw my way so far, but the beard crossed the line.
2024.05.18 17:07 No_Baseball_822 Hives in 4 yr old
My poor 4 year old has had hives for the past several weeks. Her allergist said that she should see a dermatologist and her primary care physician prescribed her prednisone for a couple days. They went away on prednisone, but came back. She unfortunately had an allergic reaction to something she ate and it gave her awful full body hives. She is back on prednisone, but even with the steroid she is getting hives. She wakes up and is not as broken out in hives, but as the day progresses they start appearing from small red dots to big hives. It is mainly on arms and legs, but then spreads to belly.
What doctors did you see? We’re waiting on a referral to a new allergist.
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What doctors did you see? We’re waiting on a referral to a new allergist.
2024.05.18 03:04 NationOf187 Results
I wanted to share my experience with all of you; Following a traumatic event I experienced motility issues and severe constipation; I jumped through many hoops trying to get to the root of the issue to no avail;
I went into an urgent care sometimee before my gastro had scheduled for a colonoscopy procedure; the urgent care prescribed me azithroymycin and prednisone; I believe the azithryomocyin may have cured my condition because I started having regular bowel movements; with that I also experienced panic attacks and severe depression from what I believe was a lack of gut microbiota, from what I’ve researched; rebuilding the gut is a painstaking process and many people are faced with uncertainty and bouts of depression; I still get panic attacks and feel out of breath but I changed the way I eat; I gave up drinking alcohol completely which also presented with its own set of anxiety because the gut was extremely sensitive to not having the alcohol present; that paired with the sudden change in my diet has put my body into shock; I’m slowly regaining my strength and found out I am deficient in so many vitamins; a life time of partying and over indulging has brought me to another turning point for me; I just want to tell everyone that your body is resilient and you will recover; my tests came back negative for h pylori and c diff fter the procedure; the doctor found no polyps but he said there was inflammation; I have been prescribed histamine blockers and I take them occasionally; I’ve really had to learn to listen to my body to know how to talk myself out of panic attacks and understand how to reduce inflammation; I am slowly getting stronger but still have sudden bouts of paranoia and existential dread; these feelings come back and I’ve read that there is a direct link between this and the stomach. Just know you should think happy thoughts and make sure you have air conditioning any sort of amenity you can afford. The hospital is the worst place to go but it can provide comfort in knowing you will be surrounded by medical professionals if the worst were to happen. I’m posting this because most people don’t get to hear the good news because most people heal completely and disappear from Reddit so I felt I owed everyone some words of encouragement
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I went into an urgent care sometimee before my gastro had scheduled for a colonoscopy procedure; the urgent care prescribed me azithroymycin and prednisone; I believe the azithryomocyin may have cured my condition because I started having regular bowel movements; with that I also experienced panic attacks and severe depression from what I believe was a lack of gut microbiota, from what I’ve researched; rebuilding the gut is a painstaking process and many people are faced with uncertainty and bouts of depression; I still get panic attacks and feel out of breath but I changed the way I eat; I gave up drinking alcohol completely which also presented with its own set of anxiety because the gut was extremely sensitive to not having the alcohol present; that paired with the sudden change in my diet has put my body into shock; I’m slowly regaining my strength and found out I am deficient in so many vitamins; a life time of partying and over indulging has brought me to another turning point for me; I just want to tell everyone that your body is resilient and you will recover; my tests came back negative for h pylori and c diff fter the procedure; the doctor found no polyps but he said there was inflammation; I have been prescribed histamine blockers and I take them occasionally; I’ve really had to learn to listen to my body to know how to talk myself out of panic attacks and understand how to reduce inflammation; I am slowly getting stronger but still have sudden bouts of paranoia and existential dread; these feelings come back and I’ve read that there is a direct link between this and the stomach. Just know you should think happy thoughts and make sure you have air conditioning any sort of amenity you can afford. The hospital is the worst place to go but it can provide comfort in knowing you will be surrounded by medical professionals if the worst were to happen. I’m posting this because most people don’t get to hear the good news because most people heal completely and disappear from Reddit so I felt I owed everyone some words of encouragement
2024.05.18 00:37 Weird-Delay-3180 Directionless and Depressed
So I have now been dealing with sinus issues for the past 6 months, and it has been horrendous to say the least.
BACKSTORY: It all started in December, when every single morning I had to blow my nose for about 45 min straight before I could do anything. It was just constant. Then, I went to 2 different general doctors in my network. My first doctor told me to take mucinex, dayquil, claritin, and flonase all at the same time. Did not work and I felt cracked out basically. Then, I went to my normal family dr. she prescribed me a Z pack, which did nothing. Then I was SO sick like almost flu like symptoms and I went to urgent care, and she prescribed me amoxicilllin that also, just did nothing. I then went to the ENT and by that time it was about March. Meanwhile I had been rotating between Sudafed, mucinex, you name it for MONTHS. ENT prescribed me prednisone + doxycycline and I felt great... until I didn't.
NOW: Fast forward to now, I just went to a different ENT and she said that she thinks I could have asthma? Prescribed me Montelukast. That did virtually nothing. I took that for atleast 2 weeks. Awful dreams. Then, I went to an allergist. She did full bloodwork, I am allergic to NOTHING! I also have had bloodwork throughout all these tests and no covid, no mono, no flu, no nothing.
I am at a loss for words. I have spent every dime on these fucking doctors. I literally have reached my limit for my out of pocket maximum. (thank god) but I just do not know where to go from here. I just asked my doctor to do a CT scan and a chest x ray. I need help. I am wheezing, coughing, and just generally so mucusy all day... No clue what is causing it. My allergist prescribed me the normal allergy sprays (azelastine + fluticasone) They work - but damn do I have to take these every day for the rest of my life? Not to mention they just take the edge off, really.
I need any and all advice. Please help me. I need another route or any other ideas out there.
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BACKSTORY: It all started in December, when every single morning I had to blow my nose for about 45 min straight before I could do anything. It was just constant. Then, I went to 2 different general doctors in my network. My first doctor told me to take mucinex, dayquil, claritin, and flonase all at the same time. Did not work and I felt cracked out basically. Then, I went to my normal family dr. she prescribed me a Z pack, which did nothing. Then I was SO sick like almost flu like symptoms and I went to urgent care, and she prescribed me amoxicilllin that also, just did nothing. I then went to the ENT and by that time it was about March. Meanwhile I had been rotating between Sudafed, mucinex, you name it for MONTHS. ENT prescribed me prednisone + doxycycline and I felt great... until I didn't.
NOW: Fast forward to now, I just went to a different ENT and she said that she thinks I could have asthma? Prescribed me Montelukast. That did virtually nothing. I took that for atleast 2 weeks. Awful dreams. Then, I went to an allergist. She did full bloodwork, I am allergic to NOTHING! I also have had bloodwork throughout all these tests and no covid, no mono, no flu, no nothing.
I am at a loss for words. I have spent every dime on these fucking doctors. I literally have reached my limit for my out of pocket maximum. (thank god) but I just do not know where to go from here. I just asked my doctor to do a CT scan and a chest x ray. I need help. I am wheezing, coughing, and just generally so mucusy all day... No clue what is causing it. My allergist prescribed me the normal allergy sprays (azelastine + fluticasone) They work - but damn do I have to take these every day for the rest of my life? Not to mention they just take the edge off, really.
I need any and all advice. Please help me. I need another route or any other ideas out there.
2024.05.17 04:21 PackerSquirrelette Expectations of & experience w/ pulmonologist managing sarcoidosis
So I've been seeing a pulmonologist to manage my sarcoidosis (diagnosed through a skin biopsy and chest CT ) since December of last year. Since then, I have only seen her in person two times. She has been managing my Prednisone dosage (which was initially prescribed when I was hospitalized last August for hypercalcemia and then mamaged by my primary care doctor) and initial tapering, which is current on hold. I've had some issues (I suspect a couple of flare-ups involving muscle weakness, joint pain, etc.), but she's only spoken with me by phone to adjust the Prednisone dose. Almost every time, she asks me to remind her what dose I'm taking.
More recently, I had a series of tests to see if I had cardiac sarcoidosis -- cardiac MRI, nuclear PET scan, etc. They were ordered by mu pulmonologist in collaboration with my cardiologist since he is affiliated with a different hospital. It turns out I don't have cardiac sarcoidosis, but the full body scan showed evidence of widespread sarcoidosis in different parts of my body.
Three days have passed since I got the results, and I haven't heard from my pulmonologist (again, she ordered the test). Prior to my having the test and on several occasions, I've asked my pulmonologist what I can expect. I understand sarcoidosis may or may not be symptomatic, but since I have experienced symptoms, I think it's reasonable to want to better understand the condition and treatment options -- if needed-- besides Prednisone. Most of the time, she seems annoyed by my questions and emphasizes that she's only seeing me to manage my Prednisone dosage because I had hypercalcemia caused by sarcoidosis.
My primary care doctor and the doctors who treated me in the hospital emphasized to me that it's very important for me to be seen by a pulmonologist with experience in treating patients with sarcoid. Despite her credentials, I have to wonder if my pulmonologist is the right doctor for me. Or could it be that my expectations are not feasible or right in this situation? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
I've also seen posts here from people who see rheumatologists to help manage their sarcoidosis. I've been experiencing joint pain and am thinking I should see someone. I haven't had a chance to talk to my pulmonologist about it. I may have better luck talking to my primary care doctor and getting a referral from him.
Needles to say, I'm frustrated. If I change to another pulmonologist, I'm concerned about the timing . I had to wait four months to see my current pulmonologist. At the same time, I have an uneasy feeling about her. Ideally, I'd like to see someone who takes a wider, long-term view and is willing to spend time discussing my condition as well as my prognosis and treatment.
Thanks for reading and your advice
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More recently, I had a series of tests to see if I had cardiac sarcoidosis -- cardiac MRI, nuclear PET scan, etc. They were ordered by mu pulmonologist in collaboration with my cardiologist since he is affiliated with a different hospital. It turns out I don't have cardiac sarcoidosis, but the full body scan showed evidence of widespread sarcoidosis in different parts of my body.
Three days have passed since I got the results, and I haven't heard from my pulmonologist (again, she ordered the test). Prior to my having the test and on several occasions, I've asked my pulmonologist what I can expect. I understand sarcoidosis may or may not be symptomatic, but since I have experienced symptoms, I think it's reasonable to want to better understand the condition and treatment options -- if needed-- besides Prednisone. Most of the time, she seems annoyed by my questions and emphasizes that she's only seeing me to manage my Prednisone dosage because I had hypercalcemia caused by sarcoidosis.
My primary care doctor and the doctors who treated me in the hospital emphasized to me that it's very important for me to be seen by a pulmonologist with experience in treating patients with sarcoid. Despite her credentials, I have to wonder if my pulmonologist is the right doctor for me. Or could it be that my expectations are not feasible or right in this situation? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
I've also seen posts here from people who see rheumatologists to help manage their sarcoidosis. I've been experiencing joint pain and am thinking I should see someone. I haven't had a chance to talk to my pulmonologist about it. I may have better luck talking to my primary care doctor and getting a referral from him.
Needles to say, I'm frustrated. If I change to another pulmonologist, I'm concerned about the timing . I had to wait four months to see my current pulmonologist. At the same time, I have an uneasy feeling about her. Ideally, I'd like to see someone who takes a wider, long-term view and is willing to spend time discussing my condition as well as my prognosis and treatment.
Thanks for reading and your advice
2024.05.16 21:29 Fancy_Chemist_1664 Severe Sudden Hearing Loss
I 33(F) suddenly lost my hearing on 5/4/2024. I was getting ready for bed and my right ear felt full, similar to how it would feel on an airplane. I was already struggling big time with allergies, so I blew my nose and felt my ear pop. I thought nothing of it and went to bed. When I woke up that morning I could not hear out of my right ear at all. I went to my PCP and he looked inside my ear. He stated the ear drum was a bit swollen and gave me a prescription for prednisone. Two days later I followed up with an ENT. I had an audiology exam that showed severe hearing loss. I was prescribed a higher tapering dose of prednisone and full hearing loss work up including a ton of blood work and MRI of Brain and IACs - which all came back normal. Tomorrow will be two weeks and I haven't noticed any improvement. At times I hear crackling and there is a pressure sensation in my ear. I'm starting to lose hope that it will ever come back. I go back to the ENT on 5/23/2024 to see what the next steps are, and see if the audiogram shows any improvement. It is depressing that I am half deaf out of no where. I want my old life back.
Has anyone else experienced anything similar?
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Has anyone else experienced anything similar?
2024.05.16 14:29 Belllle415 9 yr old chihuahua mix heart disease and syncope
 | This is my baby, Barry. He’s 9 years old ( just turned 9 05/05 ) and he has heart disease and possible ( I’m pretty sure ) CHF. Barry has had countless of vet vists with his primary vet, who originally had diagnosed him as allergy prone, and having chronic bronchitis. The bronchitis and allergies have always given him a slight cough, but it was never an issue for years until it became very persistent and the sound of the cough changed to more of a dry hacking/ honking cough. X-rays were taking and an enlarged heart was discovered. Immediately he was prescribed 5 mg vetmedin and 20 mg prednisone. He’s been on the pred for about 3 weeks and vetmedin for 2 weeks and a half . I found that his medication was actually really helping him, it reduced his coughing and the passing out episodes he was having got better! He was having syncope episodes maybe around 2 times a week, collapsing when we would get home from over excitement. Since the start of vetmedin he’s had no syncope episodes, until recently…. submitted by Belllle415 to Chihuahua [link] [comments] Two days ago Barry started to have rapid breathing and had a bloody stool with blood dripping from his little butt! He was rushed to the ER, where he had never been seen. Although we were there more concerned about the bleeding the vet was immediately concerned about his breathing and after evaluation and hearing about his condition and diagnosis said that his lungs were not happy lungs and very concerning. She was also very shocked to hear that he was on 20 mg of pred, all the medical staff in proximity was completely shocked as well, and they told us 20 mg was a crazy amount of pred for him to be taking. She urged that we get reevaluated with their cardiologist and do an echo on his heart to pinpoint what is going on with his heart and lungs. Especially since I told her that his primary vet did not really explain his findings as far as what exactly was wrong with his heart and was very vague and nonchalant with his dignosis. Since his appointment at the er two days ago Barry’s health has taken a turn for the worse and I’m so conflicted on what next steps to take. His breathing has become harder, slower, he’s unable to regulate his breathing even at rest he is out of breath. He even sometimes seems to put his head up and mouth breath closing and opening his mouth, what seems to be gasping. He hasn’t drank water since yesterday morning and despite my efforts to give him some he’ll kick a tiny bit off a spoon and then stop. He’s had 4 syncope episodes just yesterday alone. These episodes aren’t triggered by his usual, me getting home excitement. Episode 1 was him coming up our short stair case from a potty break, Ep 2 happened while he ate his dinner Ep 3 came after running down half of my hallway Ep 4 after my dad excited him with baby talk. My heart is absolutely in shambles seeing him become so weak in over 2 days but I’ve read that’s common with dogs and CHF, one day their life can do a complete 360. I apologize for the long post but I’m at a cross road. I can’t bare to see him suffer so much like this, small things like sitting up and standing up have become hard tasks, he’s weak, wheezing and fighting to breathe. I have tried to remain positive, especially since his app with the cardiologist is around the corner, June 6, but honestly I think he could pass any second now in the condition he’s in. My dog is my baby I can go on and on without a doubt how much I adore, love and cherish him, I can’t imagine life without him. It’s 5am at the time of this message and he’s having a restless night… and so am I. I don’t want to be selfish and have him barely clinging on to life, the way he has been. I’m starting to think it’s time to send him to the rainbow bridge and I feel completely guilty in thinking of letting him go. I don’t want him to feel given up on, but I’m very sure he can go on his own at any point in the next days . Please send a prayer, good thoughts, vibes to my Barry, times are scary. Hug your babies extra tight for me. |
2024.05.16 06:29 Crymstrr Any advice?
I did get diagnosed officially with sjogrens and fibromyalgia over a year ago, and even got prescribed prednisone/ naproxen for when I have flare ups. With the weather getting warmer, I noticed that I began to have a flare so I started my 10 day prescription of the prednisone. I got to day 6 and began to notice bad symptoms of the prednisone that I haven’t seen before. My skin was hot to touch everywhere, and it felt like it was Burning. I began to get rashes, swollen parotid gland, swollen eyes, bad acne, and my appetite completely changed. I also feel more dehydrated than ever, my mouth is so dry that it feels as if I have strep or a cough at times. I stopped taking the prednisone at day 9 as I began to feel really sick, but now my flare up is just intensified and won’t go down. I tried taking the naproxen and drinking more water, but nothing helps. Specifically during the night and during the morning my symptoms are more severe. I can’t sleep because of how dry my mouth is, and because of how sick I feel. No matter what I eat or drink, I feel dehydrated and hungry. I tried contacting my rheumatologist and I’m currently waiting for an opening. Does anyone have advice or recommendations?
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2024.05.15 18:06 ekp107 Persistent Sinus Infection
4 weeks ago I went to urgent care for a severe sinus infection - diagnosed with acute pansinusitis and an ear infection. 6 days of Prednisone and 10 days of augmentin. Felt relief - but 2 days after dropping the augmentin...symptoms returned. Opted to go to the ENT instead of back to urgent care - he did a nasal scope and swab - confirmed bacterial infection - and put on 10 days of clindamycin.
I've since wrapped that up - but one side of my nose/sinus cavity remains completely blocked. He didn't see sign of infection at my visit this morning and has recommended a CT due to him not wanting to keep prescribing meds without knowing what the cause was (which I appreciate).
While I wait for that (scheduled for Monday) - he recommends continued saline rinse and Flonase.
My real question is on the saline rinse/irrigation. I have never had luck with the netipot. I invested in a Navage with the first round of sinus infection - and have found the water just doesn't go anywhere. Either nostril.
Is the NeilMed better? Could there be something with my nasal anatomy that would make a typical sinus rinse not beneficial. I am using just a saline spray (nasal mist) to keep things moisturized as I continue to find a true nasal rinse/irrigation that works for me.
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I've since wrapped that up - but one side of my nose/sinus cavity remains completely blocked. He didn't see sign of infection at my visit this morning and has recommended a CT due to him not wanting to keep prescribing meds without knowing what the cause was (which I appreciate).
While I wait for that (scheduled for Monday) - he recommends continued saline rinse and Flonase.
My real question is on the saline rinse/irrigation. I have never had luck with the netipot. I invested in a Navage with the first round of sinus infection - and have found the water just doesn't go anywhere. Either nostril.
Is the NeilMed better? Could there be something with my nasal anatomy that would make a typical sinus rinse not beneficial. I am using just a saline spray (nasal mist) to keep things moisturized as I continue to find a true nasal rinse/irrigation that works for me.
2024.05.15 17:58 Dead_Inside_85 Prednisone Prescribed by PCP
Question
Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone had been prescribed prednisone for treatment of Chiari Symptoms. My PCP is the one that diagnosed me after CT Scan and MRI. She however has told me that she "has already gone above and beyond by ordering these tests and she isn't sure what else she can do for me." but suggested I try a course of prednisone to help with "inflammation". I am waiting for my Neurosurgeon appointment next week (this was recently moved up due to progression of symptoms) and am in the process of getting an appointment with a Neurosurgeon that specializes in Chiari because I am so afraid of the Neurosurgeon treating me similar to my PCP which has basically been all your symptoms are stress, anxiety and mental health related. I just want to know if anyone else has tried Prednisone and did it help? I am already irritable and angry and don't sleep so I don't want to throw something in the mix that can make those things worse if it hasn't helped anyone else. Thanks!!!
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Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone had been prescribed prednisone for treatment of Chiari Symptoms. My PCP is the one that diagnosed me after CT Scan and MRI. She however has told me that she "has already gone above and beyond by ordering these tests and she isn't sure what else she can do for me." but suggested I try a course of prednisone to help with "inflammation". I am waiting for my Neurosurgeon appointment next week (this was recently moved up due to progression of symptoms) and am in the process of getting an appointment with a Neurosurgeon that specializes in Chiari because I am so afraid of the Neurosurgeon treating me similar to my PCP which has basically been all your symptoms are stress, anxiety and mental health related. I just want to know if anyone else has tried Prednisone and did it help? I am already irritable and angry and don't sleep so I don't want to throw something in the mix that can make those things worse if it hasn't helped anyone else. Thanks!!!
2024.05.15 13:41 lipstickwhoreder Scabies or not? Long story. Please read photo attached!!! I’m healing but second dermatologist said it isn’t scabies (saw me when I was healing and not at my worst)
So I went to urgent care around March 23rd and told doctor I was experiencing itching that was intense overnight and told him I think I got scabies either from a cruise or mice at home. (I moved out) I have made a previous post about this. He sent me home with permethrin only and scheduled me to see my primary. I saw my primary about a week after and told him the same story but he made a big deal to not see me after getting some photos taken of my hands and feet by a medical assistant. He gave me ivermectin and more permethrin. He told me first he had to get approved by a dermatologist and the dermatologist said yes to prescribe it to me. I took it for two weeks 7 pills one week and 7 pills next. It has helped clear the rash on my forearm. However I was still getting those blisters on my hands and feet. After taking those pills I had requested more ivermectin because I was still feeling crawling and itchiness and the bumps were still showing up but now peeling and it would hurt to walk and my feet were swelling pretty bad and have asked to see a dermatologist in person. He gave me another 4 week dosage of ivermectin until I saw this dermatologist… well as you can see from the photos my hands have cleared up significantly but I’m still dealing with crawling three days after taking ivermectin every time. I saw the dermatologist yesterday and he told me I don’t have scabies. I feel like he didn’t see me at my worst peak cuz he checked between my toes and of course it’s all cleared up now compared to two months ago and he scraped my skin and told me it was negative (he mentioned how it’s 85% accurate) he pulled out the anxiety and stress card and said maybe it’s a form of psoriasis and eczema and put me on prednisone and clobetasol propionate and took me off ivermectin and permethrin. I told him why was ivermectin helping then? And he failed to answer the question and said he’s seen a lot of scabie patients and mine looks nothing like it. And if ivermectin didn’t take away the crawling that it isn’t scabies and if my family isn’t contaminated then it isn’t scabies. And yadayada. I mentioned how I felt this on my face and scalp and all over my body (still am after those ivermectin treatments) and said oh he feels that too like dismissing me as it being normal. Idk but I don’t trust him and he told me that I should try this new medication and that he knows that I’m gonna be feeling these crawling and think I still have scabies but it’ll go away and blah blah, but I’m just scared I’m gonna get those blisters again. And pimple looking things. And I failed to show him photos because he kept dismissing me and it was pissing me off trying to advocate for myself and I just feel so lost idk what to do. Ivermectin was slowly working. :( I moved out of the rat infested place and idk anymore, I’m still feeling bug crawls on my neck back and armpits and creasing of elbows :( is this really not scabies? Why was ivermectin working then. Someone please explain this to me :(
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2024.05.15 09:15 WiseAd7784 New severe headache and neck pain for over a week, unresponsive to treatment. I’m 6 months out from my TBI.
Has anyone gone through this or have any suggestions? ’m having excruciating head and next pain that have been resistant to treatment so far. I’m unable to do anything and have been out of work for over a week. I’m looking for any response…advice, a similar story or simply a friendly hello!
A week ago an excruciating headache came on, different from any migraine I’ve ever had (prior to the accident). I am in so much pain that I cant function and it flared all of my post concussion symptoms (writing this with the help of chat gpt and talk to text). The pain is in my temples and my head feels like it is going to explode and my neck and the base of my skull hurt bad as well.
I tried all the things for the next four days, OTC meds, prescription migraine medication, neck stretches, lidocaine patches, ice packs, heating pads, tens, electrolytes and staying hydrated. All I could do was be in a cold, dark, noiseless room to struggle in pain. After 5 days I went to my PCP, she prescribed prednisone to calm my muscles and my headache, it’s not helping at all. I went back to my PCP yesterday she gave me hydrocodone and said to finish the prednisone (that didn’t do anything) and after my last dose I was to come back and get an injection of toroidal. I’ve taken the hydrocodone and it’s not helping at ALL!
I’ve been laying in my dark room for over 7 days straight in pain. The pain is similar to the excruciating pain I felt the days after the accident when all I could do was sleep. I’m worried that it’s not a “headache” although I don’t know what else it would be. I’m scared the toroidal is not going to help and I’ll be left in pain again. Work is getting angry I’ve been out so long.
Any suggestions on what to do? Has anyone had this happen? I’m 6 months out of my accident/concussion and this pain is new.
I’m feeling lost and this pain needs to go away!
Thanks for reading.
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A week ago an excruciating headache came on, different from any migraine I’ve ever had (prior to the accident). I am in so much pain that I cant function and it flared all of my post concussion symptoms (writing this with the help of chat gpt and talk to text). The pain is in my temples and my head feels like it is going to explode and my neck and the base of my skull hurt bad as well.
I tried all the things for the next four days, OTC meds, prescription migraine medication, neck stretches, lidocaine patches, ice packs, heating pads, tens, electrolytes and staying hydrated. All I could do was be in a cold, dark, noiseless room to struggle in pain. After 5 days I went to my PCP, she prescribed prednisone to calm my muscles and my headache, it’s not helping at all. I went back to my PCP yesterday she gave me hydrocodone and said to finish the prednisone (that didn’t do anything) and after my last dose I was to come back and get an injection of toroidal. I’ve taken the hydrocodone and it’s not helping at ALL!
I’ve been laying in my dark room for over 7 days straight in pain. The pain is similar to the excruciating pain I felt the days after the accident when all I could do was sleep. I’m worried that it’s not a “headache” although I don’t know what else it would be. I’m scared the toroidal is not going to help and I’ll be left in pain again. Work is getting angry I’ve been out so long.
Any suggestions on what to do? Has anyone had this happen? I’m 6 months out of my accident/concussion and this pain is new.
I’m feeling lost and this pain needs to go away!
Thanks for reading.
2024.05.14 15:30 jacdan07 Flonase anosmia?
34F, central NC area.
Hi! For about a month, I had this annoying, hacking cough and sinus congestion. Urgent care 1 said it was sinusitis: started amoxicillin and prednisone - this did nothing. Urgent care 2 a week later said it was acute cough and walking pneumonia: chest xray was clear, stopped amoxicillin, started doxycycline and tessalon - this did nothing either. A week after that, I finally got to my primary care dr: no idea what it is but did a nebulizer, prescribed Flonase 2x/day, Zyrtec, inhaler, and nebulizer at night.
None of these treatments worked either. My cough had become intermittent, and 5/12 (5 days after starting primary care’s Rx - today is 5/14), my sense of smell and taste left me. Dr told me to stop Flonase - 2 days later still no improvement. I have this weird phantom smell up in my nose that I can’t begin to describe but it’s gross. She offered no other advice or treatment - just to stop Flonase for a week.
Anyone else had this happen to them? I’ve never had allergies before and all these drugs were new to me besides the prednisone. I also restarted birth control while all of this was happening - but I’ve used that medication before without issue.
Send help because eating and life in general is depressing without smell and taste!
Edit to add: Covid tests were and have been negative.
Edit 2: ENT did a nasal endoscopy: found purulent mucus on the medial meatus in both nostrils. Nasty sinus infection. Started amox-clav for the next two weeks with sinus CT at follow up.
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Hi! For about a month, I had this annoying, hacking cough and sinus congestion. Urgent care 1 said it was sinusitis: started amoxicillin and prednisone - this did nothing. Urgent care 2 a week later said it was acute cough and walking pneumonia: chest xray was clear, stopped amoxicillin, started doxycycline and tessalon - this did nothing either. A week after that, I finally got to my primary care dr: no idea what it is but did a nebulizer, prescribed Flonase 2x/day, Zyrtec, inhaler, and nebulizer at night.
None of these treatments worked either. My cough had become intermittent, and 5/12 (5 days after starting primary care’s Rx - today is 5/14), my sense of smell and taste left me. Dr told me to stop Flonase - 2 days later still no improvement. I have this weird phantom smell up in my nose that I can’t begin to describe but it’s gross. She offered no other advice or treatment - just to stop Flonase for a week.
Anyone else had this happen to them? I’ve never had allergies before and all these drugs were new to me besides the prednisone. I also restarted birth control while all of this was happening - but I’ve used that medication before without issue.
Send help because eating and life in general is depressing without smell and taste!
Edit to add: Covid tests were and have been negative.
Edit 2: ENT did a nasal endoscopy: found purulent mucus on the medial meatus in both nostrils. Nasty sinus infection. Started amox-clav for the next two weeks with sinus CT at follow up.
2024.05.14 15:23 jacdan07 Flonase
Hi! For about a month, I had this annoying, hacking cough and sinus congestion. Urgent care 1 said it was sinusitis: started amoxicillin and prednisone - this did nothing. Urgent care 2 a week later said it was acute cough and walking pneumonia: chest xray was clear, stopped amoxicillin, started doxycycline and tessalon - this did nothing either. A week after that, I finally got to my primary care dr: no idea what it is but did a nebulizer, prescribed Flonase 2x/day, Zyrtec, inhaler, and nebulizer at night.
None of these treatments worked either. My cough had become intermittent, and 5/12 (5 days after starting primary care’s Rx - today is 5/14), my sense of smell and taste left me. Dr told me to stop Flonase - 2 days later still no improvement. I have this weird phantom smell up in my nose that I can’t begin to describe but it’s gross. She offered no other advice or treatment - just to stop Flonase.
Anyone else had this happen to them? I’ve never had allergies before and all these drugs were new to me besides the prednisone. I also restarted birth control while all of this was happening - but I’ve used that medication before without issue.
Send help because eating and life in general is depressing without smell and taste!
Edit to add: Covid tests were and have been negative.
Edit 2: ENT did a nasal endoscopy: found purulent mucus on the medial meatus on both nostrils. Nasty sinus infection. Started amox-clav for the next two weeks with sinus CT at follow up.
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None of these treatments worked either. My cough had become intermittent, and 5/12 (5 days after starting primary care’s Rx - today is 5/14), my sense of smell and taste left me. Dr told me to stop Flonase - 2 days later still no improvement. I have this weird phantom smell up in my nose that I can’t begin to describe but it’s gross. She offered no other advice or treatment - just to stop Flonase.
Anyone else had this happen to them? I’ve never had allergies before and all these drugs were new to me besides the prednisone. I also restarted birth control while all of this was happening - but I’ve used that medication before without issue.
Send help because eating and life in general is depressing without smell and taste!
Edit to add: Covid tests were and have been negative.
Edit 2: ENT did a nasal endoscopy: found purulent mucus on the medial meatus on both nostrils. Nasty sinus infection. Started amox-clav for the next two weeks with sinus CT at follow up.
2024.05.14 05:34 Helpful_Insurance994 More regression after almost 6 months since being diagnosed
Hi everyone. I’m in an extremely tough place. This morning I went to the Bascom Palmer eye institute ER in Miami Florida because this past week I lost more function on the infected side of my face. From November 30th, 2023 to April 30th, 2024 I had a mild case of Bell’s palsy and most people couldn’t really tell I had it unless I made strong facial expressions, tried blinking, closing my eyes or laughed. As of May 1st my top lip completely drooped down on the left side and now when I eat I have issues with accidentally biting my top lip. As of May 8th my infected eye widen open a little more than before and doesn’t close completely anymore. Since May 8th I’ve been taping my eye shut to go to sleep at night and the liquid based eye drops I was using before doesn’t work anymore. Now I use an ointment called Systane lubricant eye ointment nighttime severe dry eye relief. The ointment helps keep my eye more moisturized but it makes my vision a bit blurry. At the Bascom Palmer ER they did test on my eyes and said the inside of my eye is still good but the cornea is drying out quickly. They told me to buy Refresh optive mega 3 lubricant eye drops to use throughout the day and to continue using the Systane ointment at night when I sleep.
They told me they’re gonna call me tomorrow to set up an appointment to possibly discuss doing a surgery called the gold eyelid weight surgery or possibly another procedure.
Last week I called a virtual urgent care and told them about the lip drooping after 5 months of being fine and they decided to give me a second round of medication.They prescribed me prednisone 20 MG 2 pills a day for 5 days and valacyclovir 1GM tab 2 pills twice a day for two days. I finished medication this past Friday May 10th. I’m hoping in a few weeks or a month to see some sort of progress but I’m not going to lie, my faith is shot.
Earlier today I was able to get in contact with the neurologist I saw in March of this year and gave him a breakdown of what has happened the last 2 weeks and I’m a bit annoyed by his response. Between February and March of this year he did blood test to rule out diabetes, STDs/HIV, Lyme disease and kidney issues. He also did an MRI of my brain and an EMG nerve conduct test. The nerve conduct test showed I had severe nerve damage back in March but still based on how I looked physically the neurologist claimed I still had a mild case. Earlier today he told me he wanted to do another MRI of my brain and that I should get an eye patch in addition to taping my eye shut at night. Those were the only 2 things he suggested despite all that’s going on. I honestly have no idea what to do and I’ve reached a point where I’m starting to freak out. If anyone has any helpful tips they can share it’ll be greatly appreciated.
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They told me they’re gonna call me tomorrow to set up an appointment to possibly discuss doing a surgery called the gold eyelid weight surgery or possibly another procedure.
Last week I called a virtual urgent care and told them about the lip drooping after 5 months of being fine and they decided to give me a second round of medication.They prescribed me prednisone 20 MG 2 pills a day for 5 days and valacyclovir 1GM tab 2 pills twice a day for two days. I finished medication this past Friday May 10th. I’m hoping in a few weeks or a month to see some sort of progress but I’m not going to lie, my faith is shot.
Earlier today I was able to get in contact with the neurologist I saw in March of this year and gave him a breakdown of what has happened the last 2 weeks and I’m a bit annoyed by his response. Between February and March of this year he did blood test to rule out diabetes, STDs/HIV, Lyme disease and kidney issues. He also did an MRI of my brain and an EMG nerve conduct test. The nerve conduct test showed I had severe nerve damage back in March but still based on how I looked physically the neurologist claimed I still had a mild case. Earlier today he told me he wanted to do another MRI of my brain and that I should get an eye patch in addition to taping my eye shut at night. Those were the only 2 things he suggested despite all that’s going on. I honestly have no idea what to do and I’ve reached a point where I’m starting to freak out. If anyone has any helpful tips they can share it’ll be greatly appreciated.
2024.05.14 01:00 Radiant-Tooth8223 My experience with scabies (Canada)
A disclosure: I am in Canada. Doctors are not familiar with this mite here. If you are given permethrin and it seems to help but does not rid of the rash completely (or it returns) do not rule out scabies. This mite has become treatment resistant. Permethrin alone will not do it in most cases, and some doctors are not aware or will not communicate that with you.
Symptoms started after I returned from Europe, where I slept in hostels. I first started becoming itchy 4-6 weeks after coming back. I would wake up in the middle of the night itchy all over, with seemingly no rash.
Then spots started to appear, scattered at first, on my stomach, legs. Some spots would come and stay for months on end. It seemed they were almost infected from the inside. The itching was unbearable. I saw my doctor. She sent me away with some steroid cream. I paid for an online dermatologist who said celiac, I cut out gluten (dermatitis herpetiformis) & got blood tested. I told my doctor I suspected scabies, she prescribed permethrin. Two rounds. I thought yay! I can move on. Not quite.
Rash continued. Got a referral to another doctor who had done a one year specialty. She diagnosed me with allergies. Gave me a compounding cream and antihistamines. These all did nothing. She then took three biopsies of my skin. All said inflammation with one having impetigo (infected from scratching). She was certain it wasn’t scabies. Rash then appeared in someone else in my household, I communicated that with her, and she still did not believe it was scabies but insisted it was eczema. I continuously asked her “But is that contagious?” & “What are the odds two people who have never had eczema before develop the condition simultaneously?” She ignored me for the most part. Doctors will not listen sometimes. You have to be your own biggest advocate and TRUST YOUR GUT.
I saw a naturopath. He thought most definitely autoimmune.
I tried prednisone, & countless topical steroids and antibacterials. I tried antivirals. I did more bloodwork and stool testing for other parasites. The worst part of this condition was really the mental aspect. The confusion. The frustration. The exasperation. I tried to see dermatologists in Canada, both private and public. None available.
Finally, I took matters into my own hands. I stopped waiting for referrals to go through or doctors to call me back. I did as much research as possible and I went with the diagnosis that made the most sense.
Symptoms - itchy 4-6 weeks after Europe - itchy especially at night - contagious - widespread & concentrated in certain areas (groin, hands)
Scabies. I treated with Benzyl benzoate (ordered 100% and diluted with Johnson’s moisturizer). Days 1,2,8,9,15,22,29 and took ivermectin along side on those days as well. Rash disappeared.
Listen to your gut, be proactive and help yourself. People say trust the professionals but doctors in Canada are not educated on this matter. You are not alone if this is something you or someone you know is going through. It is not your fault and there is nothing you could have done to avoid contracting it. No one else from my travel group contracted the mite. Sometimes you get unlucky. Flip the script for yourself by being your own biggest advocate. I learned to be that person for myself. You will get through this.
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Symptoms started after I returned from Europe, where I slept in hostels. I first started becoming itchy 4-6 weeks after coming back. I would wake up in the middle of the night itchy all over, with seemingly no rash.
Then spots started to appear, scattered at first, on my stomach, legs. Some spots would come and stay for months on end. It seemed they were almost infected from the inside. The itching was unbearable. I saw my doctor. She sent me away with some steroid cream. I paid for an online dermatologist who said celiac, I cut out gluten (dermatitis herpetiformis) & got blood tested. I told my doctor I suspected scabies, she prescribed permethrin. Two rounds. I thought yay! I can move on. Not quite.
Rash continued. Got a referral to another doctor who had done a one year specialty. She diagnosed me with allergies. Gave me a compounding cream and antihistamines. These all did nothing. She then took three biopsies of my skin. All said inflammation with one having impetigo (infected from scratching). She was certain it wasn’t scabies. Rash then appeared in someone else in my household, I communicated that with her, and she still did not believe it was scabies but insisted it was eczema. I continuously asked her “But is that contagious?” & “What are the odds two people who have never had eczema before develop the condition simultaneously?” She ignored me for the most part. Doctors will not listen sometimes. You have to be your own biggest advocate and TRUST YOUR GUT.
I saw a naturopath. He thought most definitely autoimmune.
I tried prednisone, & countless topical steroids and antibacterials. I tried antivirals. I did more bloodwork and stool testing for other parasites. The worst part of this condition was really the mental aspect. The confusion. The frustration. The exasperation. I tried to see dermatologists in Canada, both private and public. None available.
Finally, I took matters into my own hands. I stopped waiting for referrals to go through or doctors to call me back. I did as much research as possible and I went with the diagnosis that made the most sense.
Symptoms - itchy 4-6 weeks after Europe - itchy especially at night - contagious - widespread & concentrated in certain areas (groin, hands)
Scabies. I treated with Benzyl benzoate (ordered 100% and diluted with Johnson’s moisturizer). Days 1,2,8,9,15,22,29 and took ivermectin along side on those days as well. Rash disappeared.
Listen to your gut, be proactive and help yourself. People say trust the professionals but doctors in Canada are not educated on this matter. You are not alone if this is something you or someone you know is going through. It is not your fault and there is nothing you could have done to avoid contracting it. No one else from my travel group contracted the mite. Sometimes you get unlucky. Flip the script for yourself by being your own biggest advocate. I learned to be that person for myself. You will get through this.
2024.05.13 22:23 reeceivcoming Need some advice, diagnosed with Lyme disease!
Need help!! Diagnosed with Lyme disease today
28 year old male here, diagnosed with Lyme disease as of today. Last week my doctor prescribed me with prednisone 10mg because they thought it was experiencing reactive arthritis (right foot swollen for more than 2 weeks). I will be starting the antibiotics (doxy) today but the doctor said today I can stay on the prednisone to help with foot swelling and it should be okay. But I’m ready many posts that you should never take prednisone when having Lyme disease. So not sure what to do. My right foot swelling is likely due to the Lyme infection, and prednisone helps with inflammation, but i don’t want to suppress my immune system and risk the antibiotics not working if I continue with the prednisone. If I do stop the prednisone, should I taper off it slowly or just stop completely??
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28 year old male here, diagnosed with Lyme disease as of today. Last week my doctor prescribed me with prednisone 10mg because they thought it was experiencing reactive arthritis (right foot swollen for more than 2 weeks). I will be starting the antibiotics (doxy) today but the doctor said today I can stay on the prednisone to help with foot swelling and it should be okay. But I’m ready many posts that you should never take prednisone when having Lyme disease. So not sure what to do. My right foot swelling is likely due to the Lyme infection, and prednisone helps with inflammation, but i don’t want to suppress my immune system and risk the antibiotics not working if I continue with the prednisone. If I do stop the prednisone, should I taper off it slowly or just stop completely??
2024.05.13 21:38 rainbowstorm96 Once again at the limits of modern medicine
I can't explain how frustrating this is! My doctor believes me. He wants to help. He's ordering every test he can think of. If there was medication to help he would prescribe it. The problem is there just isn't.
I feel like in CI groups we always talk about all these hurdles with getting doctors to listen and if we can just get through them we can get help. But what are we supposed to when a doctor legitimately can't help?
My doctor seriously spent way longer with me than he should of trying to come up with any explanation for my shortness of breath other than a side effect of prednisone. We can't even figure out why prednisone is causing it, just that it is. He feels sorry for me. It's just I'm already on all the medications that should be treating my shortness of breath and the max dose of them. There's literally nothing else to perscribe or do.
He's running an ekg, heart monitor, echo, all the tests hoping we might find something off that could be treated, but most likely it's just a really odd prednisone side effect and the only treatment is stopping the prednisone that keeps me alive.
Having a rare and refractory disease I'm constantly hitting this same wall of there just legitimately isn't answers available in medicine yet and I still don't know how to handle it.
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I feel like in CI groups we always talk about all these hurdles with getting doctors to listen and if we can just get through them we can get help. But what are we supposed to when a doctor legitimately can't help?
My doctor seriously spent way longer with me than he should of trying to come up with any explanation for my shortness of breath other than a side effect of prednisone. We can't even figure out why prednisone is causing it, just that it is. He feels sorry for me. It's just I'm already on all the medications that should be treating my shortness of breath and the max dose of them. There's literally nothing else to perscribe or do.
He's running an ekg, heart monitor, echo, all the tests hoping we might find something off that could be treated, but most likely it's just a really odd prednisone side effect and the only treatment is stopping the prednisone that keeps me alive.
Having a rare and refractory disease I'm constantly hitting this same wall of there just legitimately isn't answers available in medicine yet and I still don't know how to handle it.