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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / February 2008Update - Skin Infections
I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a skin condition called intertrigo. That is a break down of the skin that occurs in diabetics. It is an inflammatory condition that occurs in areas of high moisture, such as skin folds. It makes the skin more susceptible to fungal and staff infections. So, his treatment plan is to use a steroid cream to calm the inflammation and he wants me to stay on the weekly Humira and not go off of it if I get an infection. He thinks that, since my blood sugars are normal now and have been for a while, the intertrigo should go away and not cause more problems. Sounds good to me! Only time will tell if he is right, but he sounded pretty confident, so I am hopeful. That's the update! Walt >I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different >take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Walt Wow,,,,, I think you are right,,,,, good doctor too. I have to say that I find that things in life are not always as they seem even if it goes against a life time of what makes sense to me now. What is that??? Live and learn??? Harv >I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different >take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Walt That sounds great. And helpful. Jo Walt, glad they have gotten this figured out for you and have started treatment! May you get to feeling much much better very soon! . . . . Donna . . . . 1.) ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2.) J.K.M.A. Good - sounds like he's on top of it. I know I'd hate to have to keep going off the Humira if it's working for you. Hang in there! DeeTee >I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different >take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Walt Sounds good to me Walt. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Lyn >I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different >take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a skin [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > super update. sounds like you have a good dermatologist there! kate I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a skin condition called intertrigo. That is a break down of the skin that occurs in diabetics. It is an inflammatory condition that occurs in areas of high moisture, such as skin folds. It makes the skin more susceptible to fungal and staff infections. So, his treatment plan is to use a steroid cream to calm the inflammation and he wants me to stay on the weekly Humira and not go off of it if I get an infection. He thinks that, since my blood sugars are normal now and have been for a while, the intertrigo should go away and not cause more problems. Sounds good to me! Only time will tell if he is right, but he sounded pretty confident, so I am hopeful. That's the update! Walt >I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different >take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a skin [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Walt Humira gave me all kinds of rashes that ended up being infected sores. After several biopsies 3 different dermatologists deducted that it was a reaction to medication. It took me a long time to isolate Humira because I had to go off it for 3 months to prove it was the one. Thumper >>I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different >>take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > because I had to go off it for 3 months to prove it was the one. > Thumper Hi Thumper,,, I had that reaction to remicade but not as bad. It was stopped quickly. Harv >>>I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different >>>take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >stopped quickly. >Harv I'm on Orencia now and have some rash on the backs of my legs and buttocks but not as bad. Scratching will cause infections. I just hope it doesn't get worse. I've been on Orencia 3 months now and it works well except that I am still taking 10 mg of prednisone a day. My RD is set on getting off Prednisone entirely which I will try to do. I feel good now however and will not accept getting entirely off If doing so means being an invalid again. Thumper Interesting and very promising for your joints. I'm saying prayers that this guy really knows his stuff and you are looking at better days quite soon.  SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Walt I hope all goes well with this and it goes away quickly. Take care my friend. SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one I am nuts about you. >I saw a dermatologist about my skin infections and he had a very different >take on them. He said that the infections were actually secondary to a [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Walt |
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