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Could infections & antibiotics cause a flare? The last 3 infections that I've had and treated with antibiotics was followed by a flare. I asked my rheumatologist but he says there is no connection. What are your thoughts on this?
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craig84609 Cloch47
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That is a poor response by your doctor. I can tell you that many of my Crohn's flares started after being on antibiotics. These drugs stimulate the immune system and that can trigger a flare. A doctor should know this. I try to avoid taking any antibiotics as they usually cause problems in me, like immune response. I would listen to what your body is telling you.
Su2 Cloch47
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There can be a connection between the antibiotics and a lupus flare, also antibiotics can clash with lupus meds. I'm not a medical person but have had flares when on antibiotics. The specialist said it was the antibiotics and it was the balancing act between SLE and treating the infection.
Cloch47
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Thank you both for your response. I think that it is too much of a coincidence that these flares occur after antibiotics. To be honest I'm not too impressed with my rheumatologist.