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Question: Prednisone
| kcteach
- Sat Sep 24, 2005 11:32 pm |
I've been on prednisone for nearly 3 years now; it's the only thing that promotes remission for me, but as soon as I begin to taper off of it I flare right up and have a relapse-it happens every time. I've relapsed atleast 5 times within the course of nearly 3 years. So I was wondering, if it's the only thing that seems to keep me in remission- why am I being tapered off.
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| DeLWolcott
- Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:28 am |
Prednisone can cause damage throughout the body when taken for a long period. Steroids in general should only be used for limited times. I understand it is frustrating to have the one things that works to be taken away, but in the long run it is much safer. Hopefully another alternative can be found for you.
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