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Steroids help low responders ( success story)

Just to be clear- dexamethasone is much stronger than prednisone so 0.5 mg of dexamethasone corresponds to 20mg of prednisone ( so this was quite strong dose of steroids).. I took it during the stimulation and 2WW.
Just to be clear- dexamethasone is much stronger than prednisone so 0.5 mg of dexamethasone corresponds to 20mg of prednisone ( so this was quite strong dose of steroids).. I took it during the stimulation and 2WW.
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dexy1389
in Fertility Network UK

Question regarding dexamethasone eye drops

I wonder if someone can help me, I’ve just had cataract surgery last Thursday, all is well but I’m just wondering if dexamethasone eye drops 6 x daily for 2 weeks and then 4 x daily for another 4 weeks will affect my prednisolone intake, I’m taking 5mg and having headaches, I’m due to see the rheumatologist
I wonder if someone can help me, I’ve just had cataract surgery last Thursday, all is well but I’m just wondering if dexamethasone eye drops 6 x daily for 2 weeks and then 4 x daily for another 4 weeks will affect my prednisolone intake, I’m taking 5mg and having headaches, I’m due to see the rheumatologist
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2013mayo
in PMRGCAuk

Zytiga to Xtandi

He will still be on dexamethasone and the Zoladex shots.
He will still be on dexamethasone and the Zoladex shots.
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PHnerd
in Advanced Prostate Cancer
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Dexamethasone transition - process?

As a follow up to my last post, our MO has prescribed 0.5mg of dexamethasone to be taken with Zytiga. That's miracle #1! Miracle #2 is that we got an appointment with Dr. Deanmeade at Johns Hopkins to discuss BAT.
As a follow up to my last post, our MO has prescribed 0.5mg of dexamethasone to be taken with Zytiga. That's miracle #1! Miracle #2 is that we got an appointment with Dr. Deanmeade at Johns Hopkins to discuss BAT.
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marchinda
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Switch of corticosteroids from prednisone to dexamethasone

I understand a switch of corticosteroids from prednisone to dexamethasone to halt or slow growth, which happens in a majority of cases, is particularly beneficial to those with lower PSA at the switch, and give longer mCRPC -free survival.
I understand a switch of corticosteroids from prednisone to dexamethasone to halt or slow growth, which happens in a majority of cases, is particularly beneficial to those with lower PSA at the switch, and give longer mCRPC -free survival.
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Tonyliv
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Post Surgery

I'm on Chloramphenical drops 4 times a day and Dexamethasone 1/2 hourly a day.
I'm on Chloramphenical drops 4 times a day and Dexamethasone 1/2 hourly a day.
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Cendeck
in Glaucoma UK

Proposed Increase in Dexamethasone Dosage for a Brain Tumour

I'm currently on four 2 mg tablets per day, they are planning to increase this to aid my walking and mobility . What are the likely impacts/short or long term & what is the maximum dose? Should I go for the increased dose? Any comments/advise would be very welcome
I'm currently on four 2 mg tablets per day, they are planning to increase this to aid my walking and mobility . What are the likely impacts/short or long term & what is the maximum dose? Should I go for the increased dose? Any comments/advise would be very welcome
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Beatless
in The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Docetaxel and headaches?

I had Dexamethasone before and after the Docetaxel but have Prednisolone on normal days.
I had Dexamethasone before and after the Docetaxel but have Prednisolone on normal days.
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konichiwa12
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Palliative use of Dexamethasone in advanced metastatic prostate cancer.

Has anybody heard of the palliative use of dexamethasone? Why or why not.
Has anybody heard of the palliative use of dexamethasone? Why or why not.
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mwykes
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Rituximab, given weekly for 4 weeks experiences?

This will include dexamethasone with the treatment to reduce any allergic reactions. I know each treatment is different for everyone, but I am wondering what it was like for folks. Thank you!
This will include dexamethasone with the treatment to reduce any allergic reactions. I know each treatment is different for everyone, but I am wondering what it was like for folks. Thank you!
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SantaZia
in CLL Support

Paclitaxel Acute Pain Syndrome

It was up in the day Saturday when I finally got some Gabapentin and dexamethasone. I am now pain free just week as a kitten. Scott did the research and found out about the pain syndrome. It is apparently not terribly uncommon. Be on the lookout.
It was up in the day Saturday when I finally got some Gabapentin and dexamethasone. I am now pain free just week as a kitten. Scott did the research and found out about the pain syndrome. It is apparently not terribly uncommon. Be on the lookout.
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Arisgram
in SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Post rituximab drop in immunoglobulins

I had severe platelet and neutrophil levels at diagnosis, and they did not recover until 4 days of high-dose dexamethasone after my eighth rituximab infusion. I am now back in mild neutropenia and my immunoglobulins have dropped below the lower limit of normal. Have othes seen this?
I had severe platelet and neutrophil levels at diagnosis, and they did not recover until 4 days of high-dose dexamethasone after my eighth rituximab infusion. I am now back in mild neutropenia and my immunoglobulins have dropped below the lower limit of normal. Have othes seen this?
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timmay111
in NRAS

Zytiga failing

My question is can dexamethasone be more effective in slowing progression when combined with zytiga? Thank you
My question is can dexamethasone be more effective in slowing progression when combined with zytiga? Thank you
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Roches
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

3rd Rituximab Infusion One to Go!

The infusion was stopped, dexamethasone, a steroid was added, my immune system calmed down and the slow drip began again.
The infusion was stopped, dexamethasone, a steroid was added, my immune system calmed down and the slow drip began again.
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SantaZia
in CLL Support

Lumbar nerve impingement

After dexamethasone and oxycodone, the intense pain went away. My body seemed to compensate by tightening muscles on the left side of the lumbar. This shifted pain and weakness to my left leg, with bad pain where the outer quadricep attaches to my outer knee.
After dexamethasone and oxycodone, the intense pain went away. My body seemed to compensate by tightening muscles on the left side of the lumbar. This shifted pain and weakness to my left leg, with bad pain where the outer quadricep attaches to my outer knee.
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Javelin18
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Interesting post from another site.

Prednisolone is approximately four times more potent than cortisol but only one seventh as potent as dexamethasone. Prednisone appears to be well absorbed and converted to active drug, prednisolone. © prednisone: tried by 1561 members
Prednisolone is approximately four times more potent than cortisol but only one seventh as potent as dexamethasone. Prednisone appears to be well absorbed and converted to active drug, prednisolone. © prednisone: tried by 1561 members
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Ronzy
in PMRGCAuk

Update on dad: no chemo yet!

But from what I know, he’s been on prednisone, Zytiga, dexamethasone, hormone injections, radiation, etc. His PSA was at bay for many years until the past year where it very slowly started to creep back up.
But from what I know, he’s been on prednisone, Zytiga, dexamethasone, hormone injections, radiation, etc. His PSA was at bay for many years until the past year where it very slowly started to creep back up.
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PHnerd
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Next Move

My first thought is to switch to dexamethasone from prednisone and see if I can extend the Zytiga's effectiveness for a little while longer. Next thought was Xofigo due to having just bone mets at this time. Provenge a maybe,but haven't heard of great results from this group.
My first thought is to switch to dexamethasone from prednisone and see if I can extend the Zytiga's effectiveness for a little while longer. Next thought was Xofigo due to having just bone mets at this time. Provenge a maybe,but haven't heard of great results from this group.
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Kentucky1
in Advanced Prostate Cancer

Natural alternatives to dexamethasone/steroids for anti-nausea prior to chemo?

It’s routine they give dexamethasone prior to I/v chemo for nausea. I don’t want steroids. Does anyone else have suggestions for other meds/natural alternatives? TIA x
It’s routine they give dexamethasone prior to I/v chemo for nausea. I don’t want steroids. Does anyone else have suggestions for other meds/natural alternatives? TIA x
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Gorgeousness
in SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

Steroid use in Glioblastoma Battle

However, I spoke to the GP and we upped his Dexamethasone dose from 4mg to 6mg a day and it was like a new man had appeared. He is out of bed for 7 hours a day now, has taken quite a few steps with the zimmer and is talking more and wants to try and use a toilet again.
However, I spoke to the GP and we upped his Dexamethasone dose from 4mg to 6mg a day and it was like a new man had appeared. He is out of bed for 7 hours a day now, has taken quite a few steps with the zimmer and is talking more and wants to try and use a toilet again.
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Hast23388
in Glioblastoma Support
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