Re: [RP]Steroids and mouth infections

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Hi Donna

When I got on steroids and I was getting to a low dose my mouth could have taken a hike for a while. Food tasted like cardbroad and then I got white spots on mouth, the dr. should have just told me what I may get. I got some motnhwash that helped it go away, it is a yeast infection called thrush. My sister will remember the name of the stuff I took for it and can let you know tommorrow if you want.

AND THEN : at the same time my hair started falling out too, over the next 3 mos. I bet I lost over half of it. It did get thicker again.

AND THEN : I got the shingles after I got my mouth problem. If you have had chickenpox as a kid BE PREPARED for them as well. If you get a rash and icthie skin call the dr. and see if it is shingles before it too bad and then you will really have pain. I should had pain and I still have PHN still , that is left over pain that gets numb and can sting and cuz some discomfort, bad at times. I had it from under the armpit to the hand , I sure hated to touch my skin to any other part of my body.

It seems that the outside, skin, is fine but the innereds is taking a hell of a beating. It is like you are falling apart inside. I hope all works out okay for you and your mouth gets better soon.Take care.

Love ya

Sally