[KAOheim]

The doctors keep telling me that since I'm not on the crabs anymore my immune system should be back to it's overactive self. Problem is I keep getting sick and getting infections that won't go away. Currently it's a staff infection on my face (lovely) which has come back again despite my being chock full of anti-biotics. 3rd trip to the dermatologist this afternoon.

Has anyone else stopped using one of the crabs and seen similar results?

[SandyC]

I don't have any experience for you because Jim's still taking his Beta. But he has moved down to half a dose instead of a full dose for awhile. Jim had staff once in his foot, it started as cellulitis from a small cut. It took several IV antibiotics before they found one that worked. He's also had it in his face from a simple pimple. Hope you feel better soon.

[SallyC]

Try a little LDN to get your immune system back in sinc..

[barb02]

I have been off all of the crab's for a year and a half. I have not noticed more or less infections. I have had a few sinus infections, but that is normal for me.

[tkrik]

I don't have any advice for you as I am on C. I do notice that I actually get more sinus infections while on C than I did before.

I would talk to your dr. about this before hand, but honey can act as an effective antibiotic (in some cases more than "manmade" antibiotics). When I was 1st diagnosed with MS my neuro at the time recommended that I take 1 tsp of honey a day to help my immune system.

Just some info. . . .I did a quick google on it.
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/07/27/19109.aspx

I hope the infection clears soon. Let us know how you are doing.

[KAOheim]

I went back to the dermo yesterday afternoon and he was a little freaked out. I have a scrip for another, stronger broader spectrum antibiotic so I imagine this will take care of it. Really, it's not that bad just a PITA. Thanks for the replies!

[tkrik]

(((KAO))) - Saying prayers that this abx will work.

[Snoopy]

KAOheim,

I'm not sure you would consider my situation similar to yours since I have never used the DMDs - some years I seem to get everything and anything going around and other years everyone else is sick around me and I stay healthy.

Hope the staff infection clears up soon.

[KAOheim]

So far so good no bad reactions to the new AB and I only have a few new spots. Should drop off to none today. Boy am I looking forward to getting out of the house this weekend just have to remember to use the sunscreen. Thanks again for the kind words!

[tkrik]

Yeah!!! Hope this continues.