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Any other "testimonials" or comments on this? I just may start on my one pound bacon breakfast anytime now, although my spring flare is over.View Thread

You are correct...steriods can be wonderful, but terrible at the same time. I have UC and was on prednisone for about 3 years, very low doses, however, except , higher doses when I was in a flare. Tapering the dose is never an easy thing to do, but because of the many warnings I read about the long term use of steroids, I bit the bullet and I was very determined to get off of prednisone. Well, it was one of the most difficult things I've had to do, and after many, many ups and downs, I finally did it, and I have to give a lot of credit to my husband for putting up with my "ups and downs", and my GI doctor for his wonderful directions and always being available to answer any questions I had.
I'm in a slight flare right now (Spring does that unfortunately), but I'm dealing with it by watching what I eat, trying to get a lot of rest, and while being stress free is difficult, I'm doing OK with that too. But I think I'll get through this without steroids this time. I don't want to go through that tapering again.
I hope everyone who has been on steroids for long term will read your posting carefully. You know what you're talking about and just hearing from someone who's been there and done that, can be extremely helpful. Thank you for that.
And again, so sorry for the loss of your brother. God bless.View Thread

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