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07-25-2011, 12:06 PM | #11 | |||
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[QUOTE=tkrik;789602]I don't know the answer to your question. I was part of a study once and I had to take 1 gm (1,000 mg) for 5 days every 3 or 4 months. So, that's between 15,000 mg to 20,0 00 mg in a year.
You can always check with your neuro and see. There are risks with taking so much steriods that I would definitely ask. I have a dog who overproduces a steroidal hormone in her body, and I have to use a chemo pill on her but it works. If I didn't she would have easily died 3 years ago and she is still running and playing. The one good thing about the practice I go do is they have a lot of doctors and everything is computerized, so they all have access to all my records. But my neuro appt isn't for another month, and I was just wondering if someone knew how much steroids could be given within a year. Thanks for your answers. Cathy |
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07-25-2011, 01:43 PM | #12 | |||
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My neuro told me once that he doesnt like to give steroids (oral or IVSM) more than twice in a year.
He also told me that if you take steroids too often, that they might not work for you if you have a massively bad flare which is when you would really want to take them.
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07-25-2011, 02:44 PM | #13 | |||
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Thank you for sharing that Erin. Cathy |
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