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Date Posted: 06:29:28 01/15/10 Fri
Author: Ivy Shapiro (Understanding)
Subject: Re: 7 Days of Pred
In reply to: Leslie 's message, "Re: 7 Days of Pred" on 23:57:22 01/13/10 Wed

Bill,

I am so sorry for what you and your mother are dealing with! I have been on prednisone for 9 years now, 5 years full time, on some VERY high doses, I am finally down to 15 mg. I am sorry to say that I am not surprised by what your mother's doctor did...it is an all-to-common practice, and a dangerous one. Some people can handle the jump from a week of prednisone to nothing, although at a dose of 40 mg, it SHOULD have been tapered! It DEFINITELY sounds like she needs to see a new doctor ASAP, and Leslie is right, an Endocrinologist with experience dealing with any kind of adrenal disease or thyroid disease will probably be able to point you two in the right direction with testing...and hopefully with getting this mess straightened out! Tell her to hang in there!! I know from experience how rough this road can be...but it DOES get better with time! The longer she can stay off the steroids, the better off her body will be!!! You are a wonderful support to her :) That is the best thing!! :)

Please feel free to email me anytime, on here or privately, as well!

Ivy
UCFPoison@aol.com

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