O.K., so I phoned my neurologist about this steroid issue

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He said that he prescribes enough steroid over a longenough period of time with a long and slow enough taperdown period of time that none of his patients has ever (he is about 60 years of age) complained to him of any"downer effect," and indeed that he has never heard theterm before.His advice to me, his patient, was that should I ever experience this, that he would put me on a low dose, a maintenance dose for several weeks, and then taperthat down, for example, from 10 mg of Prednisone divided into two doses daily, to 5 mg of Prednisoneonce a day, and even, if necessary to cut each 5mgtablet in half for once a day.I know; he is talking only to me, his patient, so I am leaving his name out of this, but you get the idea.He

did tell me that if this were EVER to happen to me,he would expect me or a relative or friend to notify himimmediately.'nuff said.Love to you, Sharon, and to each of you here

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Thanks n. I wish I had a neuro to call! <trying to laugh>love SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, September 20, 2010 12:38:45 PMSubject: O.K., so I phoned my neurologist about this steroid issue

He said that he prescribes enough steroid over a longenough period of time with a long and slow enough taperdown period of time that none of his patients has ever (he is about 60 years of age) complained to him of any"downer effect," and indeed that he has never heard theterm before.His advice to me, his patient, was that should I ever experience this, that he would put me on a low dose, a maintenance dose for several weeks, and then taperthat down, for example, from 10 mg of Prednisone divided into two doses daily, to 5 mg of Prednisoneonce a day, and even, if necessary to cut each 5mgtablet in half for once a day.I know; he is talking only to me, his patient, so I am leaving his name out of this, but you get the idea.He

did tell me that if this were EVER to happen to me,he would expect me or a relative or friend to notify himimmediately.'nuff said.Love to you, Sharon, and to each of you here

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Gee, one would think that any primary care physician coulddo this! I cannot laugh over this; maybe give your only doctorone little phone call? Hmm?Love,nTo: MSersLife Sent: Mon, September 20, 2010 7:20:18 PMSubject: Re:

O.K., so I phoned my neurologist about this steroid issue

Thanks n. I wish I had a neuro to call! <trying to laugh>love SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Mon, September 20, 2010 12:38:45 PMSubject: O.K., so I phoned my neurologist about this steroid issue

He said that he prescribes enough steroid over a longenough period of time with a long and slow enough taperdown period of time that none of his patients has ever (he is about 60 years of age) complained to him of any"downer effect," and indeed that he has never heard theterm before.His advice to me, his patient, was that should I ever experience this, that he would put me on a low dose, a maintenance dose for several weeks, and then taperthat down, for example, from 10 mg of Prednisone divided into two doses daily, to 5 mg of Prednisoneonce a day, and even, if necessary to cut each 5mgtablet in half for once a day.I know; he is talking only to me, his patient, so I am leaving his name out of this, but you get the idea.He

did tell me that if this were EVER to happen to me,he would expect me or a relative or friend to notify himimmediately.'nuff said.Love to you, Sharon, and to each of you here

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That was a kind and thoughtful gesture on yourpart, n. Your generous spirit never failsto strike me.love, Kate O.K., so I phoned my neurologist about this steroid issueTo: MSersLife > He said that he prescribes enough steroid over a long> enough period of time with a long and slow enough taper> down period of time that none of his patients has ever > (he is about 60 years of age) complained to him of any> "downer effect," and indeed that he has never heard the> term before.> > His advice to me, his patient, was that should I ever ex> perience this, that he would put me on a low dose, a > maintenance dose for several weeks, and then taper> that down, for example, from 10 mg of Prednisone > divided into two doses daily, to 5 mg of Prednisone> once a day, and even, if necessary to cut each 5mg> tablet in half for once a day.> > I know; he is talking only to me, his patient, so I am > leaving his name out of this, but you get the idea.> He did tell me that if this were EVER to happen to me,> he would expect me or a relative or friend to notify him> immediately.> > 'nuff said.> Love to you, Sharon, and to each of you here> Kate

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Thank you, Kate; I try to get beyond just my own experience. . .which is why I am here.Love to you andthe kids, and to all here with us,nTo: MSersLife Sent: Tue, September 21, 2010 4:27:47 AMSubject: Re:

O.K., so I phoned my neurologist about this steroid issue

That was a kind and thoughtful gesture on yourpart, n. Your generous spirit never failsto strike me.love, Kate O.K., so I phoned my neurologist about this steroid issueTo: MSersLife > He said that he prescribes enough steroid over a long> enough period of time with a long and slow enough taper> down period of time that none of his patients has ever > (he is about 60 years of age) complained to him of any> "downer effect," and indeed that he has never heard the> term before.> > His advice to me, his patient, was that should I ever ex> perience this, that he would put me on a low dose, a > maintenance dose for several weeks, and then

taper> that down, for example, from 10 mg of Prednisone > divided into two doses daily, to 5 mg of Prednisone> once a day, and even, if necessary to cut each 5mg> tablet in half for once a day.> > I know; he is talking only to me, his patient, so I am > leaving his name out of this, but you get the idea.> He did tell me that if this were EVER to happen to me,> he would expect me or a relative or friend to notify him> immediately.> > 'nuff said.> Love to you, Sharon, and to each of you here> Kate