Microdermabrasion

[elephant]

I have been thinking about getting microdermabrasion, either the over the counter product or professional. I was wondering is this bad for our WG?

[Sangye]

I think that's a question for a Wegs specialist.

Though my gut is squirming at the thought of it.... Our connective tissue heals much slower because of the meds. It seems like the risk of infection would be quite high too, as any disruption or irritation to skin is always a potential site of infection. Pred thins the skin and weakens blood vessels. Our bodies are working triple overtime to deal with Wegs, the drugs and the imbalances created. There is only so much energy that can go to healing when so much goes to detoxifying, controlling/reacting to inflammation and trying to maintain homeostasis. It'll be interesting to hear what the Wegs doc says, though.

[elephant]

Thanks Sangye, I will ask her when I see her in June. My skin has gone to pot since this disease! My Vanity can wait!

[Sangye]

Are you taking antioxidants?

[elephant]

No, just eating foods like blueberrie, raisens, wild sockeye salmon, grapes, walnuts, almonds....no pills. Any suggestions?

[Sangye]

Most OTC brands stink. I only take supplements that must be ordered by a health care professional--higher quailty, standardized dosing, batch testing, etc... It's a big reason why I think people should see holistic physicians for nutrition issues. There's a reason we don't buy our own supplements from health food stores.