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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

libodem

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3. My ex had Lupus

Reply to Warpy (Reply #2)

Sun May 5, 2013, 06:55 PM

May 2013

He did very well when he was on an every other day dosage. The Dr explained how the off day gave your body a chance to make it's own steroids and not totally shut down production. Your adrenaline glands turn off if they have an outside source. That is why the taper is so important. That is one cold turkey that can kill you. Serious drug.

I'm one whom can barely tolerate it.

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Anyone here ever go on a maintenance dose of prednisone? [View all] hedgehog May 2013 OP

I was on it for a year NightWatcher May 2013 #1

I've been on 5 a day for 22 years Warpy May 2013 #2

My ex had Lupus libodem May 2013 #3

I had a tough time until I got used to it. Warpy May 2013 #4

. libodem May 2013 #5

I waitressed at the time a emergency room doctor put me on prednisone. My boss at work applegrove May 2013 #6

Started about 5yrs ago Nite Owl May 2013 #7