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FaithS

03-04-2010 08:22 PM

taper

Since I switched my neurologist to an MS specialist in KS City, I'm using my local PCP for my steroid taper this time. Dr. O used to give me 3 month tapers! Dr. W is going w/ 12 days. Wow!

~ Faith

barb02

03-04-2010 09:17 PM

My neurologist does not do any taper from iv steroids.

tkrik

03-04-2010 09:36 PM

I ditto what Barb said. I do my 3 days and I am done until next time.

FaithS

03-04-2010 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tkrik (Post 628916)

I ditto what Barb said. I do my 3 days and I am done until next time.

This doc considered that, and, I've heard of others that do that. Usually, my flares are severe enough that the reason for the taper is because I am not ready to be off steroids.

~ Faith

Dejibo

03-05-2010 09:00 AM

My MS uses very short tapers. 5 days on IV and 3 days of a rapid detox off, and done! Steroids have many issues all their own, from mental dysfunction, to bone destruction. Get off as fast as you can please. :hug:

FaithS

03-05-2010 09:13 AM

Thx. Sent related msg to your box.

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Originally Posted by Dejibo (Post 629035)

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