Steroid Crunch Time.

dreamdaisy

Well, not literally (they taste FOUL) but it's here. I reduced today to 2 mgs (from a whopping 2.5). The impatient DD wanted to go to 1mg, but I told her to a) bog off and b) reminded her that it is not worth wasting nine months effort just to wreck things towards the end. I'm not sure she agrees with me but I think I'm right on this one. The next drop will be bigger so she can flaming well hold her horses till then, yes?

I send my best wishes to anyone else who is attempting to come off them. I reckon it can be done, it just takes time. DD

stickywicket

DD, I’m proud of you. Queen of the Pred Drop! And to achieve it when you have so much other rubbish going on is even more to your credit. Quite right to do it by stealth. The inner pred monitors never sleep. Keep beggaring on, my fiend. You’re doing great.

ichabod6

Want your hand holding?

I'm at it too.

barbara12

Good Luck DD you can do it.....I will have everything crossed for you..

Turbogran

Good Luck DD
hope it goes well sending you postive vibes

suzygirl

Wow!!!! You are very determined.

Starburst

I've never been on steriods long-term but I have come off other medications and it is always best to come off as slowly as possible. It is tempting to do it quickly and get it over with but slow and stead wins the race.

All fingers, toes, arms and legs crossed that your body is kind to you. Will be thinking of you. I know this is far from easy but you are a very determined and strong SUPERwoman.

All the best. x

hileena111

Hi DD
You know how proud I am of you coming of those.......but slowly and surely is the best way.
I'm doing nothing like that.....just decreasing my morphine.
Good luck
Love
Hileena

dreamdaisy

Thank you one and all. I have just confessed to someone that I am wondering if my body is naturally making its own (or at least supplying the shortfall) as generally things are no worse than they were when on 5mgs. I suppose I am lucky in that the OA masks the other quite well at the moment, so my attention is nicely diverted. Arthritis does have its good points.

Ichabod? Oooooh, yes please! Paris here we come!

Hileena? Decreasing morphine takes courage (not the Dutch sort, if I remember right) - come on girl, you can do it. We're with you all the way. DD

jillyb1

You've done so well , DD , slow but steady wins the race as they say . Keep it going . Jillyb

skezier

Hi DD,

You have done so well and hopefully you will find your body is making the difference now. Hang i there and your nearly there. Tea and a bell ring. Cris xx

Hi Ichabod Good luck and well done to you as well. They are not the easiest to get off but you will get there. Cris xx

kellerman

Hi DD,
You are one tough cookie. Well done.
Don't know what I've got coming to me yet but hope I can be as positive as you.
All good wishes
May

Poppyg1rl

Hi DD,
Good on yer girl Well done I knew you could do it, I'm very proud of you my friend X and a hug or two (((((())))))

dorcas

That's great DD....

You've done so well and I have confidence in you reducing it even further.... at the right time. :!:

I also know it's been a difficult journey... so double brownie points for you .

((((hugs))))

Iris xxx

ps... you too ichabod! xxx

mp1952

Well done DD.. I'm really pleased for you.

hope you are doing OK Ichabod.

Marion

Colin1

Well done DD you tell them babe
been on pred for 6 years 20 Mg a day down to 10 now but cant get lower doc says my body has become dependant on them.
Colin

julie47

DD you are doing well I am another one who is so pleased for you.

It has taken alot of courage and determination to get this far.

Keep going, you are nearly there.

Love huliepf x

Ichabod....well done to you too

stickywicket

Another 24 hours nearer to Predfreeland. Slow, steady & permanent does it.

Ichabod - well done to you too. Watch her in Paris. If she starts her trick with the car keys....well, you've been warned.