Hi I have been in a flare on and off for about 4 months now since I had a heart procedure in July that triggered off another heart problem and postural hypotension/tachycardia.
I have been on a reducing dose of steroids and got down to 7.5mg and stayed there since then but I have developed a cold and now have no energy whatsoever. Everything is an effort (it was an effort before but now today its 10times worse!!)
My normal GP is on holiday this week so I spoke with the duty dr who has increased my steroids up to 10mg until it goes and also given me antibiotics.
I just wondered whether anyone knew whether an sle patient (and many other serious medical conditions including heart problems) should have antibotics when they get a cold? I dont get many colds at all really and its not a heavy cold possibly due to the steroids masking the symptoms so if anyone has any information they can pass on to me re sle and colds and antibiotics that would be great!
Thank you!
I have been on a reducing dose of steroids and got down to 7.5mg and stayed there since then but I have developed a cold and now have no energy whatsoever. Everything is an effort (it was an effort before but now today its 10times worse!!)
My normal GP is on holiday this week so I spoke with the duty dr who has increased my steroids up to 10mg until it goes and also given me antibiotics.
I just wondered whether anyone knew whether an sle patient (and many other serious medical conditions including heart problems) should have antibotics when they get a cold? I dont get many colds at all really and its not a heavy cold possibly due to the steroids masking the symptoms so if anyone has any information they can pass on to me re sle and colds and antibiotics that would be great!
Thank you!