prednisone and self medicating

Toobs

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Posted 8/31/2007 12:49 PM (GMT -7)

Sorry to have another prednisone topic, but didn’t find this on any other previous post.

Going through a mild (mild) flare right now and it takes a couple months before even seeing my GI. Was wondering if anyone ever implements there own prednisone taper or usage. Im not talking about a large dose, but something extremely small like a 10mg dose a day for a week or two

Beth75

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Posted 8/31/2007 1:20 PM (GMT -7)

call your GI and see if they will up it for you? They may not even need to see you? Sorry, I have not been no prednisone so I don't know.

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tjf

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Posted 8/31/2007 1:44 PM (GMT -7)

I would call your GI. You could atleast talk to a nurse. Personally 10mg wouldn't touch a flare for me. Are you on any other meds?

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