Oh what an exciting day!! Dr. Greisner had made an appointment for me with an endocrinologist to help get me off steroids! The day has finally come! Things have still been good. I've just started to feel a bit like I might be getting sick. I'm hoping things are different now though - that my body is different and so I'm thinking positive! (or in denial) Either way, things have been so good, I want to believe that my new improved body is a better fighter than my old wimpy one! Other quick news - I am no longer taking Pulmicort or Vospire for asthma! Yay!
My appointment with Dr. Myers was more like a meeting. Dr. Greisner had already sent him tons of infomation about me. We went into his office instead of an exam room. He explained the danger of tapering or stopping steroids especially after long term use. He wanted me to know what to look for so I could call the office if I had any of the symptoms. They would immediately order bloodwork to check my corisol levels and adjust the taper accordingly.
I was intrigued to learn that for a year after stopping the medrol, I would have to have what was called a stress dose of steroids in any type of emergency situation. The body is such a peculiar thing!
His plan was to taper the medrol so that I would be completely off by October 8th! I was elated! I couldn't believe it could happen so quickly! Dr. Myers was so positive about everything and so excited about my story. He said he just knew this would work out for me!
