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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
Quote:
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.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dejibo (Post 629035)
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:


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