tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post2806054205309668567..comments2023-05-31T01:45:02.663-07:00Comments on Sick Momma: Doing the Prednisone TaperAvivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-64917557588049339612009-09-03T22:54:48.110-07:002009-09-03T22:54:48.110-07:00Prednisone withdrawal is one of the worst things I...Prednisone withdrawal is one of the worst things I've done in my life. It was eight months of hell, often leaving me bedbound for weeks.<br /><br />Immunosuppressants are not a rational treatment for autoimmune disease. It's a totally medieval approach, treating immune deficiency with drugs that suppress the immune system further. You should research immunostimulants like low dose naltrexone instead. Not only are they much safer, they're also more effective.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17982894362182079013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-8292228998384821532009-08-26T15:18:25.022-07:002009-08-26T15:18:25.022-07:00Ellie sounds precious. And quite intelligent, of ...Ellie sounds precious. And quite intelligent, of course.Sherrilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898319570225926653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3749687802138692392.post-66305321238013001242009-08-25T18:42:08.294-07:002009-08-25T18:42:08.294-07:00You've been on my mind so much. I'm glad ...You've been on my mind so much. I'm glad to have an updated status. I know we've discussed this before but sheesh... isn't it wild how much happens with our symptoms, etc. in relatively short period of time?<br /><br />I'm happy to know the prednisone taper is going well so far. It worries me for you! :) Take it easy on yourself as you taper and exert so much energy with Ellie. Can anyone help out?<br /><br />Your Rheumy sounds quite good. Is he giving you direction for other possible specialists that can help find the answers if he doesn't see it as lupus? Just curious. I feel like you (and me) need a different type of specialist. Don't know what that is yet but we're not run of the mill.<br /><br />Are there next steps with your eyes? Are you taking migraine meds? Just wondering. It took a lot of convincing for my ophthalmologists to take a second look at me.<br /><br />Get some rest, ok? If you have any time the next couple of days, I'd love to see if we can chat. I have some time off!!! :) Thanks for always being the best support. It means so very much to me. More than you know!<br /><br />many xxxx and many ooooLisahttp://medicalpuzzle.comnoreply@blogger.com