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🕑 Added 2018-09-26 18:21:49 +0000 UTC
editing my latest shoot

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Corticoids won't help unless there is concern that you won't be able to breathe (as with asthma). Any type of steroid is primary for anti-inflammatory purposes. Unfortunately they also suppress the immune system so they are probably hurting more than they're helping if your airways are clear (no trouble breathing). More bad news on CMV versus EBV. They're related viruses so they cause mostly the same symptoms (and can cause all the same symptoms). Research does seem to suggest that eyelid swelling and skin rash are more likely to be cause by CMV (though this is not conclusive). Either scenario could be a reactivation rather than a primary infection a they both lie dormant in a majority of the population. The blood tests are useless (well, more useless) when the body isn't creating antibodies. Good to run them just in case but if there are no antibodies then you might want to ask about IVIG treatment (intravenous immunoglobulin). There seems to be some evidence that it works for both (whereas all evidence says steroids definitely don't work) though they may be hesitant to give this to you for other reasons. There are always IV or oral antivirals which might help (ganciclovir and such...). A combo ganciclovir and IVIG would likely be ideal (and necessary if you have pneumonia which the doctors should have checked for...). At least ask the question regarding your treatment options. Hopefully every day will get a little better. Fresh air and a bit of good old fashioned fun to take your mind off things might very well be the best treatment.

I wouldn't underestimate the healing properties of sea air, nor the restorative offered by the company of friends, particularly if it involves copious hugs! Hope it all works for you - rest and recuperation, good for the soul. Take care and stay safe.


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