After a restful Thanksgiving weekend, I wanted to discuss something with you. Steroid Tapers.
As you know, I have had a recent MS relapse. This one wasn’t one which I just wanted to “wait it out” for. I’ve done that with very minor bumps/relapses along the road during the recent years. In fact since switching drug treatment two years ago, my MS relapses had been more subtle and my MS has been more stable.
So until the last couple of weeks, I had not had a real-life,...
I was recently prescribed oral Prednisone to deal with an MS exacerbation and I wanted to tell you all about my experience. What is... Read more »
The use of prednisone is a topic that is highly charged in some circles. My point of view is that we all need to weigh the pros and cons of... Read more »
Many rheumatologists at least verbalize a reluctance to use “cortisone”-like drugs such as prednisone in the treatment of rheumatoid... Read more »
When I was first diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I really had no idea of the long term affects of this disease. In the beginning, I... Read more »
I just finished celebrating my St Patty's Day birthday. I promised myself a Spring makeover this year with my birthday set as an evaluation... Read more »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: PREDNISONE CONCENTRATE SOLUTION - ORALPronounced: (PRED-ni-sone)Prednisone Intensol Oral Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact... Read more »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: PREDNISONE - ORALPronounced: (PRED-nih-sone)Prednisone Oral Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center ... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional If you have risk factors for osteoporosis or if you have had a fracture with little or no trauma, review your options... Read more »
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