Perhaps part of the explanation, which hopefully the MD involved knows, is that eczema can be treated (like mine) with a topical cream, either steroidal or non-steroidal.
Perhaps part of the explanation, which hopefully the MD involved knows, is that eczema can be treated (like mine) with a topical cream, either steroidal or non-steroidal.
If the parent and doctor came to a reasonable conclusion that the varicella vaccine was a potential trigger for eczema, I don't see how offering that it can be treated with medications is an acceptable response. The best medicine is not needing any at all. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the mentality that has ruled the medical establishment for a while where we're getting medications to treat side-effects of other medications to treat side effects of other medications and so on.
Long term or repeated use of steroids (even topical) is not risk free. Additionally, severe eczema is typically not treated with topical medication if it is over a significant surface area of the body. The oral or injectable medications used come with their own risks.
Yeah, that entertaining train of medications to treat the side effects of the other medications starts eating its own tail at some point. I think the rule of thumb is that if there's more than 6, you don't have to ask if there are drug interactions or a circle of side effects. There definitely is.
Asking why the child is having a reaction, and whether she has some mild subclinical problem that, when a vaccine is added, overtaxes her system, might be a good idea.
Do you seriously think that the Clark family did not explore applying a topical cream to their child's eczema and jumped directly to "vaccines bad"?
The story of my child is eerily similar to the story of Clark's daughter. Full body severe eczema, food allergies to almost everything. We also came to the conclusion of stopping all vaccines when he was 18 months old. Consenting to giving him all those vaccines when he was so little is my biggest regret as a parent. I will now always wonder if he would be healthier without them. I could write a long post about all the problems and how we came to the conclusion of vaccines being a big contributing factor (in consultation with an immunologist), but I am not going to do so, as those who are convinced that vaccines cannot possibly cause any problems whatsoever are not open to listening. Fortunately, I found a good private (non-Catholic) school for my child that accepts our religious exemption. And, if the choice would be between him getting caught up on all his vaccines or homeschooling, I would not even think about it - it would be homeschooling.
I listen and I pray for your child. Thankfully you did all of the appropriate things, consulting with an immunologist etc. My fear is the brave new world in which many may NOT do the appropriate steps you took. Best practices don’t seem like they may stand the test of time in the final quarter of my life. And all I can do is pray for people like you. ☮️ 🙏
Perhaps part of the explanation, which hopefully the MD involved knows, is that eczema can be treated (like mine) with a topical cream, either steroidal or non-steroidal.
https://nationaleczema.org/treatments/topicals/
(Hopefully RFK Jr, our quack in chief, won’t shut this website down too.)
Who is outdoing them? What is your solution to accompany the anti-pharma rant?
If the parent and doctor came to a reasonable conclusion that the varicella vaccine was a potential trigger for eczema, I don't see how offering that it can be treated with medications is an acceptable response. The best medicine is not needing any at all. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the mentality that has ruled the medical establishment for a while where we're getting medications to treat side-effects of other medications to treat side effects of other medications and so on.
Long term or repeated use of steroids (even topical) is not risk free. Additionally, severe eczema is typically not treated with topical medication if it is over a significant surface area of the body. The oral or injectable medications used come with their own risks.
Yeah, that entertaining train of medications to treat the side effects of the other medications starts eating its own tail at some point. I think the rule of thumb is that if there's more than 6, you don't have to ask if there are drug interactions or a circle of side effects. There definitely is.
Asking why the child is having a reaction, and whether she has some mild subclinical problem that, when a vaccine is added, overtaxes her system, might be a good idea.
Do you seriously think that the Clark family did not explore applying a topical cream to their child's eczema and jumped directly to "vaccines bad"?
The story of my child is eerily similar to the story of Clark's daughter. Full body severe eczema, food allergies to almost everything. We also came to the conclusion of stopping all vaccines when he was 18 months old. Consenting to giving him all those vaccines when he was so little is my biggest regret as a parent. I will now always wonder if he would be healthier without them. I could write a long post about all the problems and how we came to the conclusion of vaccines being a big contributing factor (in consultation with an immunologist), but I am not going to do so, as those who are convinced that vaccines cannot possibly cause any problems whatsoever are not open to listening. Fortunately, I found a good private (non-Catholic) school for my child that accepts our religious exemption. And, if the choice would be between him getting caught up on all his vaccines or homeschooling, I would not even think about it - it would be homeschooling.
I listen and I pray for your child. Thankfully you did all of the appropriate things, consulting with an immunologist etc. My fear is the brave new world in which many may NOT do the appropriate steps you took. Best practices don’t seem like they may stand the test of time in the final quarter of my life. And all I can do is pray for people like you. ☮️ 🙏
Just wanted to say I appreciate your tone in this response. Truly synodal ;) and compassionate.
This is a bit of a flippant response.
Medications cost money, sometimes a lot of money. Better to avoid the things that require the use of the medication in the first place no?
Who is being flippant? Are you saying that vaccinations tend to preempt later use of medications? You lost me, sorry.