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(Message started by: barry_sword on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:33pm)

Title: prednisone taper done
Post by barry_sword on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:33pm

1st day without pred. It sure feels a little scary as it stopped my ch in it's tracks. I have a imitrex nasal spray for a abortive and hoping the verapamil will be my preventive. Sorry to any-one if I was "difficult"earlier but was having a time of it with meds. Still pf tonight but it is still early. Thanks every-one because you ALL helped me!

Barry

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by chewy on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:34pm

What dosage of verap and when did you start it?

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by barry_sword on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:36pm

80mg 3xdaily, started nov24 06.

Barry

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by chewy on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:41pm

If you haven't been getting regular hits at the low doses of the pred. then you might be off the hook.

Fingers crossed.

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by barry_sword on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:46pm

:) :) :)THXS CHEWY!

bARRY

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by cynjeep89 on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:49pm

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear that you are doing well. Fingers crossed that the pred and verap kicked in for ya!

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by Jonny on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:53pm

on 12/01/06 at 18:33:00, barry_sword wrote:

Sorry to any-one if I was "difficult"earlier

Oh please!

You difficult?.......Please.......thats my job ;;D

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by barry_sword on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:54pm

Thxs Cyndi. :)

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by barry_sword on Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:56pm

Thxs a bunch Jonny 8)

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by chewy on Dec 1^st, 2006, 7:09pm

If you start getting hits ask your Doc to up the verapamil.

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by Redd715 on Dec 1^st, 2006, 7:11pm

on 12/01/06 at 19:09:38, chewy wrote:

If you start getting hits ask your Doc to up the verapamil.

But be sure to keep an eye on your blood pressure if you naturally run low.

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by barry_sword on Dec 1^st, 2006, 7:13pm

Much appreciated. I will do that!

Barry

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by Jonny on Dec 1^st, 2006, 7:34pm

Dont be drinking "Energy drinks" while your on Verapamil, Barry!

It can do some nasty things to some people if they do ....just a heads up, Bro!

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by georgej on Dec 1^st, 2006, 7:35pm

Good to hear that you're doing better, Barry.

Difficult? Nah. I will say that I have an easier time understanding what you're saying now.... ;)

Best wishes,

George

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by barry_sword on Dec 1^st, 2006, 7:50pm

I use gaterade drink when mountain biking, not sure if It is an energy drink. Winter now so no gaterade. No redbull . thxs

Barry [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: prednisone taper done
Post by FramCire on Dec 2^nd, 2006, 1:09am

on 12/01/06 at 19:50:32, barry_sword wrote:

I use gaterade drink when mountain biking, not sure if It is an energy drink. Winter now so no gaterade. No redbull . thxs

Barry [smiley=huh.gif]

Jonny was talking about Red Bull and the like, not Gatorade. I believe it is taurine (am I correct people?) that COULD cause a problem with verapomil.

Good luck and PF days!