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01-03-2008, 01:51 PM | #1 | ||
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Pseudotumor Cerebri is a common manifestation of
NORTH AMERICAN PEDIATRIC LYME DISEASE. Do a pubmed search with presudotumor cerebri & Lyme & you will see*)! it can be blood & spinal negative. |
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01-04-2008, 12:31 PM | #2 | ||
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what is the tx for this then?
abx? ive heard abx make it worse isnt that a herx reaction? just wondering, thanks derek |
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01-05-2008, 01:29 PM | #3 | ||
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PseudoTumor cerebri is actually one of the few manifestations of Lyme that may sometimes need to be treated with steroids which are usually contra-indicated with Lyme- but it can threaten vision/sight if it is very severe.
Lyme is treated with abx and steroids are bad for it, but there are a few conditions that can occur in Lyme in which steroids will be used when necessary- this is one of them. I posted this because Pseudotumor Cerebri is a specific unusual condition wihch can be a red flag for pediatric Lyme disease in North America. There have been many citations of case reports to that effect. Just a heads up- Sincerely, Sarah |
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