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al from Canada · 10-22-2005, 03:12 PM

Dear Ladies,

I don't think that any supplementation (with anti-histamines like benedryl) or steriods is good. It is usualy given to first time patients to stave-off a potential allergic reaction but after that, say no! They only put a higher load on the internal organs, especially the liver, kidneys and adrenals.

Gina, Sorry but I have to disagree with you that steriods boost the immune system...the reality is that they actual IMPEDE the immue system. That is why when people have severe allergic reatctions such as swelling and hives, prednisone is given to kill the auto-immune response. In fact....there has been research that has showen that pre-treatment with steriods acually dampened the anti-tumoral effect of AC.

Steriods are a killers which will cause your adrenals to shut down and shouldn't be taken casually. ! As well, steriods will cause a rise in serum sugar levels (diabetes) which we know will only feed the cancer. Some cancers are like an auto-immune reaction but not HER2.

Regards,
Al

10-22-2005, 03:12 PM	#19
al from Canada Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 722	steriod supplimentation doesn't work after the first time Dear Ladies, I don't think that any supplementation (with anti-histamines like benedryl) or steriods is good. It is usualy given to first time patients to stave-off a potential allergic reaction but after that, say no! They only put a higher load on the internal organs, especially the liver, kidneys and adrenals. Gina, Sorry but I have to disagree with you that steriods boost the immune system...the reality is that they actual IMPEDE the immue system. That is why when people have severe allergic reatctions such as swelling and hives, prednisone is given to kill the auto-immune response. In fact....there has been research that has showen that pre-treatment with steriods acually dampened the anti-tumoral effect of AC. Steriods are a killers which will cause your adrenals to shut down and shouldn't be taken casually. ! As well, steriods will cause a rise in serum sugar levels (diabetes) which we know will only feed the cancer. Some cancers are like an auto-immune reaction but not HER2. Regards, Al __________________ Primary care-giver to and advocate for Linda, who passed away April 27, 2006.