Medication Reduction

Even though Nancy had a flareup yesterday (her throat closed causing her to choke  just trying to swallow water) her CK count was down to 131 (from a high of 6,500) which puts her in the “normal range”.  Because of this, the doctors are reducing her Prednisone  from 24 mg/day down to 16mg/day and if she is doing OK down to 12mg/day by next week.  The sooner she gets off the Prednisone, the less likely are her chances  to pick up any more infections, or diseases.  Also, we would like to have the pain  disappear.  They are keeping her on the large doses of Morphine until things settle down.  She is tolerating the Cytoxan so far and we are happy for that result.  Nancy remains to have a positive attitude and is a great example to all of us.  Thanks again for all your acts of kindness and concern.  – Kevin