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The pros and cons of Prednisone
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 14 10:13am | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
Thank you Tucker. My husband and I were married in November, 1972! We have a son and a daughter and a grandson who is 9 years old.
We did some traveling for a couple of years in the Rv. Then I fell and broke my kneecap and had to have surgery. My husband took good care of me. About 12 years ago my husband had spinal surgery for bone spurs, osteoarthritis and numerous back injuries over the years that caused pinched nerves and a lot of pain. The surgery did help with his pinched nerve pain. He has rods and pins in his spine and he still has some pain— there are no guarantees with that kind of surgery. I took care of him before I had PMR, thank god.
I still hope to do a little more traveling, god willing.
Your wife is blessed to have you as her caretaker.
Take care.
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I know the brain tumor Tucker's wife has. If you could pick the brain tumor you have there are some that are better than others. The tumor Tucker's wife has is the one you would NEVER pick. In her case the pros of Prednisone would outweigh the cons. Another steroid called decadron was frequently used. It is about 6 times more potent than Prednisone.
https://www.rxlist.com/decadron-drug.htm#indications
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I think Tucker deserves our respect and admiration for being his wife's primary caregiver.