Jim, the first thing that comes to mind is to know WHY the doc. has
prescribed the Medrol? I was given a shot of Depomedrol many years ago for a  very
severe allergic reaction, but I gather that your reaction was several years  ago,
or have I misunderstood, and it was recent? While steroids are often given
to people suffering from other autoimmune diseases, and Celiac is an autoimmune
 disease, the treatment is generally just abstention from gluten (and
sometimes  dairy). Are you currently suffering an allergic reaction to something
else?

How did this doc. come to the conclusion that you are a Celiac?  Have you
been eating gluten containing grains recently? Apthous ulcers in the  mouth are
common among Celiacs, although I don't know that you have those. What  was the
doctor's dx of the problem in your mouth? Do you have any other skin  problems?

Maddy Mason
Hudson Valley, NY

In a message dated 3/2/2005 1:51:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Jim Swayze
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Date:    Wed, 2 Mar 2005 13:50:51 -0500
From:     Jim Swayze <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Newly Diagnosed Celiac  Sprue

Ok, round three of the oral problem is happening.  First one  in 2002.  Doct=
or said it was "nothing" and gave me lidocaine.   Ended up in emergency room=
with my throat closed up.  2003 I avoid my  doctor and go to my dentist.  H=
e gives me Maalox and an  antihistamine.  Doesn't seem to help.  After that =
bout was  over, I did research and thought it was candida or thrush.  New  do=
ctor this morning says without hesitating that I have Celiac  Sprue.  He pre=
scribes the steroid Medrol (methylprednisolone) in  tablet form and over the=
counter Anbesol.

Your opinion  please.  Should I take the Medrol?