As a lot of you know I don't exactly get a long real well with my sister. She and I just have different points of view on pretty much everything. However she is about 5 months pregnant and is having a terrible problem. She has developed this terrible rash that only effects 1 in 60,000 pregnancies. And mostly effects women who have autoimmune disorders like hypothyroidism. Which she has. Mostly the thyroid thing just makes her tired and difficult to lose weight. And that, I don't really pay much attention when she complains. But this rash is called pemphigoid gestationis. And it has devistating effects. She will most likely get these terrible blisters that crust over and ooze all over her body. Right now it is in the early stage and is a really bad rash with little bumps all over her body that itch incessantly. Unfortuantely there is no cure. And the treatment sucks too. She can only use oral steroids to help the itching but not fix it completely. Plus the effects on the baby are unsure. And don't have the greatest track record. The rash will most likely last her entire pregnancy and for at least 2 months beyond. And if she wants to have more children in the future she would have to endure this again. The baby could get the rash as well. Most likely the baby wouldn't have it for long and no long lasting effects. But my sister could keep getting this until she reaches menopause. Just because of hormones. And the worst part is that her flesh could get necrotic and die off. She could end up with these black patches. Basically it is a lot like being a lepar (sp?). I looked it up and so did she. It really isn't a pretty picture.

But before I had a chance to look up all the pictures and info on the net I went searching through my herbal books and nutritional books for home remedies. I found a couple that might help. She could take a bath in mint leaves. She could use aloe vera, witch hazel, and take vitamins A, C, E. and Niacin. Plus there is this stuff called Collidial Silver that is a natural antibiotic. I told her all about the different things and she said that the aloe and the witch hazel was making it a little more bearable. I just hope she does o.k.

So please everyone pray for her and hope she gets some relief. She may even have to quit her job if it gets too bad. I wanted her to get some perspective on others and have some empathy. But I never wanted her to go through something so awful.

Blessed Be. I Love You Lolly!!!