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Old 05-12-2008, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by GodDreamer2007 View Post
Hi Nancy Lee,
I'm curious about the Prednisone you take. Does your neuro have ou to do a gradual tapering after you've been on it for over a week? After being on Prednisone for over 7 days, ones adrenal glands shut down, and have to be carefully and slowly awakened. Otherwise it can be very dangerous.
I've been on Prednisone since 2004, and have been trying to get off for well over a year now. It has to go slow, really slow, other wise a person can die. I didn't know if you knew this, and sometimes dr's forget to explain this to their patients. Not sure why, as it's very important.
love Lizzie
Lizzie,
I am on a low dose & there has been no mention of tapering off or of adrenal glands. But, I am going to see him on Wed. & I will be sure to ask about this-Thanks for the info. I really like my neuro, but it is scary to think that he may have forgotten to explain the risks!!! Thanks!!!
Nancy Lee
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