I have a vasculitis over 5 years now i dont take steriod anymore will it disappear?
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I'll pray for you that it will.
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well It takes time for that to go.U can repigment it back with moderate strength of topical steroid like Betnovate cream once a day
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yes u need to keep away from young children and plder adults also those is immuno supression. it can take up 2 2 years to recover from it. i'm still recovering now and had it 9 months ago. it can go undeteced in your system for up2 6 months so my GP said. so if i were u i would tuck ur self up into bed and have a good rest.
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I've been on some pretty heavy doses of steroids in the past, the toughest part is preventing yourself from eating everything in the house!  Try and cut down on the salt and processed foods (incredibly high in fat and salt).  Look for alternatives to flavour things like pepper, lemon juice, spices (I went through a Curry phase). This still may not prevent the typical symptoms of steroid use like Chipmunk cheeks and a round tummy, some people just exibit those symptoms.  Just keep an eye on your weight, try and eat healthy, and don't let Lupus stop you from being active.
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You will not get over the cunter drugs for psoriasis as this is mainly treated by PHOTOTHERAPY\nDRUGS HAVE ROLE IN CURING PSORIASIS,\ntopical steroids, methotrexate, cyclosporine, and psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) can only be used for a limited time. After stopping these medications, symptoms generally return over a variable amount of time.  AMEVIVE  is unique in that it was well-tolerated in clinical trials and induced a remission of symptoms for up to 1 year after the treatment was discontinued.\nDO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANY KIND OF TREATMENT\nAS THESE DRUGS ARE HAVING SIDE EFFECTS\nMY FRIEND GO TO DOCTOR AND ASK FOR  TREATMENT,,THEY WILL TREAT ACCORDINGLY\nFor ur information i will like to mention side effects of this drug,,following are so,,\nIn clinical trials the most common side effect of Amevive treatment was transient chills which tended to occur soon after the first 1 or 2 doses and did not cause any patients to discontinue treatment. Although Amevive suppresses a portion of the immune system, the most serious infection reported during the clinical trials was pharyngitis, or the common cold. The FDA is encouraging physicians to monitor white blood cell counts during therapy and inform patients to report any signs of an infection or malignancy to their health care provider promptly while receiving treatment. The effect of Amevive on pregnancy and fetal development is not known, therefore treatment is not recommended during pregnancy. \n\n  THANK YOU VERY MUCH
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I believe the doctor was referring to what could happen to your mental status should you discontinue the drug.  There are some situations that it would be dangerous because of what would happen without a Rx like this, if it is something your body requires to maintain a healthy life.\n\nIt might be good to check directly with the manufacturer of the pharmaceutical, and even give them a call.  They could tell you the exact instance of similar complications, if they exist.\n\nAlso, there may be a support group where someone has already gone through this, and could tell you what good results they got.
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Yes, you already have one autoimmune disease so it getting worse and developing into lupus is not unheard of. Taking the right supplements and getting rid of toxins in your environment will go a long way towards fixing the problem.
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I would get a second opinion, three months is an awful long time to have a rash. I've had a rash thats called pityriasis rosea and it last for about 3 months, you should check into that. Go online and see if the rash on your soon looks the same as the rash of pityriasis rosea. Doctors are not sure what its cause from, there is no medication to get rid of it and it goes away on its own. Its nothing to worry about if that is what it is.
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Stop the medicine and call your doctor.  You have developed an allergy to the medicine.  Regardless of how many times you have taken it, allergies can develop at any age.\n\nCall your doctor and he or she will change your medicine.
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SLE  Systemic Lupus Erythmatoues.  You should be more specific for those who dont know the abbreviation.  I have that.  I will tell you one thing I didnt not seek treatment.  When I have flare ups I take a steroid for ten days and Ultracet for pain.  Ultracet has zero narcotics  but works better than vicodin and darvocet...  I refused the immunesuppressor.  I work in the health field and didnt want to get every virus out there.  I excerise regularly and I drink lots of water.  I think it is all in how you think.  Be positive.  Dont get me wrong when I am having a flare up I feel like an 80 yr old woman.  Good luck with your treatment....
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Don't start taking it again.  Go to your doctor and explain everything to him/her.  They will be able to prescribe you something else that will help.
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check this site out for info on vasculitis and treatment\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasculitis
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I feel for you.  I had Totalis.  Thankfully the cortisone both orally and injected worked for me.  I took 40mg a day in one dose for a week then went to 30-20-10.  Then I started again with 80mg a day for a week and went to 60 then 40 than 20 and off.  Ask if this is an option for you.\n\nBest of Luck
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I want you to get yourself - F.A.S.T. to a  Skin Specialist! Steroids are so,so, dangerous to take continually and it appears they are not working. I do not wish to alarm you, but I believe you have a  "strep" virus. This virus, if it invades your blood stream can/and has killed. My mother had the same symptoms as you have. Is it itchy? I bet it is. They treated my mother with steroids and prednisone - but this "virus" entered her blood stream and after 4-days in a coma, God took my mother HOME. Get a handle on this "rash" NOW. It could be the "flesh eating disease", which has been in our countries/hospitals for over 20-years. A test is simple - it is called a "culture and sensitivity" - swabs will be taken of the infection and cultured and allowed to grow for a minimum of 48-hr, then the Bacteriologist will test different antibiotics for the most effective. Get this TEST right away! and don't put this off. A prolonged use of steroids will effect your health in many Negative ways. Good Luck and take my advice.
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no, i had it for more than 2 yrs with no side effects,,,,and no benefits either, try exercise......its much better for your health and brain
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urticarial vasculitis or hypocomplementemic vasculitis is characterised by urticarial i.e. "mosquito-bite" like skin rashes that typically last for upto 24 hours,in contrast to the usual urticarial lesions that resolve in 4-6 hours.in addition,the patient may joint pain,fever etc.it is a disorder of immunity.i don't knw if u r a patient of this condition,but if u are,u need a thorough medical evaluation,because it is mostly due to some underlying disease(altough u must understand that in many cases no cause can be identified).is a chronic conditioin although the ouotlook is good with corticosteroid therapy.just for your satisfaction,some of the conditions that can lead to urticarial vasculitis are - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,Sjogren's Syndrome,cancers,certain infections etc.
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I believe that you just have to wait untill you are no longer on the antibiiotic untill you can take anacids again.... Try drinking lots of water and bland foods. Hope this helps.