Prednisone update

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Saturday, May 30, 2009
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I do not recommend self medication,I did it because I have to go to a certain hospital if I have an attack,its 50 miles and I can't drive that far and ,did not pay $5000 for a weeks stay. I took Prednisone 40 mg. tablets once a day for 2 days,then split them in half taking 20 mg.doses for 5 d...

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IV at home
Lisa Emrich
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 10:07 PM

Hi Mike,

For some attacks, there are neurologists who will prescribe a short round of oral steroids. The highest dose will be greater than 40mg of prednisone however and it will last for more than 5 days. Ask your neurologist about this approach. Also, there are several people I know who receive their IV Solumedrol at home. A nurse will come to the house to start the IV and the patient flushes the line himself. It is worth investigating for the next time.

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metal mike
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 10:24 PM

That sounds advisable,I see my neurologist ,and 3 medication doctors on the 16th of this month,i'll check it out.

re: IV at home
metal mike
Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 11:17 PM

Good call,my doctor just called me on a sunday evening?

He said yeah,do what I did but don't do it again,he's gonna check me out when I see him this month.

7-10 days at 50-100 mg.but he's going to let me know for sure,and prescribe it himself.

I found this site by searching for the original thread,it worked for me,thanks.