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After bith my childrens births I have experienced a enigmatic ski...

Posted at 3:40 PM on Dec 17, 2007 by marabi, #25721
After bith my childrens births I have experienced a enigmatic skin disease / disorder which has been unclassified by dermatologists and specialists. First I experienced blisters on my torso, which crusted over and followed with severe urticaria-like wheels all over my body. Doctors placed me on Prednisone 5mg tablets ( 40mg daily) for 4 months, in which time the symptoms subsided , but the side -effects for this Mother was terrible!!! I experienced a 12kg weight-gain, uncontrollable appetite, excessive sweating, dizziness , shortness of breath and extreme hairloss. My skin thinned and OI bruised very quickly. No diagnosis could be made. After the induced -birth of my second child now, I have the same episode and had been placed on Prednisone for the second time just to cope with the swelling. I am currently in my 7th week of using 10mg - 15mg daily with an anti-histamine. I hate the re-occuring side-effects and am very scared of all the long-term damage. Does anyone have any idea how to boost your own natural immune-defence system while being bombarded witha immuno-suppressant like Prednisone??!!!! I believe that your own body ws made to heal itself or be healed by natural means... but how and what?? I am desperate, and have been following a anti-candida like diet ( no yeast + sugars + preserved foods) Thus far I have not been able to kick the symptoms. Any help out there would be much appreciated. Have someone experienced the same sort of symptoms???
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Reply about 1 year ago on Dec 17, 2007 by dima82, #3502

Hi. Unfortunately, corticosteroids affect virtually all of the immune system. Prednisone depletes lots of important vitamins & minerals. Make sure you take a high-quality, concentrated, multi-vitamin-mineral complex (for example, Douglas Labs & Pure Encapsulations are good brands) to somewhat offset its side effects. In addition, an "Adrenal Complex" fr. the "designs for health" has helped me in rejuvenating "tired" adrenal glands. Try to avoid or greatly reduce grains and sugar intake, fruits, juices, breads, “junk food,” pasta, cereal, potatoes, honey, maple syrup, fructose, and other refined carbohydrates. Add an Omega-3 fats to your diet (consider "cod liver oil"). L-Glutamine (5-15g/day) & Whey Protein are helpful with steroid-induced muscle wasting. Be well!

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