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15 years 11 months ago #4525 by hoelscherd
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She start Prednisone on Thursday. Yesterday her count was at 122 from 13 last Thursday. Tomorrow we visit the Hematologist. She is at 60 mg. Should we consider cutting back the Prednisone?

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15 years 11 months ago #4546 by Sandi
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Doctors usually dictate the taper. I'd see what he says.

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15 years 11 months ago #4547 by Angel85
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I agree, I would just take the advise of the doctor. If your not gonna follow their advise there is no point going to see them.

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15 years 11 months ago #4549 by gsh
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I agree, consult with your dr (hematologist), however, the goal of treatment is to have a safe number of platelets. Once you are there, you are meant to taper down the steroid. If she stays at high doses, she may have a longer lasting response (eg. higher platelets for longer) but you have to weigh that with the negative effects of the steroid.

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15 years 11 months ago #4550 by hoelscherd
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Is a Metabolic panel inportant?

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15 years 11 months ago #4551 by hoelscherd
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Thank you. Do you know if a metabolic panel is important?

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15 years 11 months ago #4553 by Sandi
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It can be. Not as far as ITP.

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