The steroid junkies' perfectly unscientific medical trial

[BFPSeeker]

That's pretty much what it will be I think ! But I do want to talk to dr s about the fact that the steroids seem to be cutting my luteal phase by 2 days ... I ve been seeing him at harley st so it's an excuse to shop ! Need a lot of retail therapy these days !

 

[petitpas]

Ah, see, if there is another reason to come down then it is shopping

I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!

 

[filipenko32]

Does anyone have an opinion on intralipid treatment? I think it's a drip with a mixture of fats and soy! I am going to be in Dr S's office next Wednesday on the very day of ovulation. Since we want to ttc this cycle does anyone think that starting steroids at ov is too late? I have just been 'speaking' to another lady who started 25mg prednisolone at ov and she has since had 2 healthy boys on the same treatment +hep + asp + progest. Gosh these miscarriage drugs are going to do wonders for the waist line. A fatty drip and steroids - the glamour! Little black dress is staying at the back of the wardrobe this christmas then...

 

[petitpas]

Mon n Jon is on intralipids so she can help you with more details but I read somewhere (sorry, really can't remember where) that the calorie content of the drip isn't as bad as it sounds - somewhere around 200 per drip. I think the steroid hunger will do more damage who cares, though? Our intention is to get fat isn't it?

As for starting the steroids at ovulation, I think that's about the earliest you can start. Some doctors only let you start when you have a bfp. However, I'm not sure you'll be prescribed the steroids prior to testing so hmmm maybe reconsider ttc this month?

 

[filipenko32]

Thanks pip, well I've already got a set of NK cells results from a blood test so I'm hoping that will do and he'll be able to diagnose there and then. I really just want to get the ball rolling this month but will see what he says. Nahhh don't really care about calories but do want to get fat for a good reason!!

 

[petitpas]

Ooh, fingers crossed for you then!

 

[beachlover1]

Hi all, just popped in to say hello and see how everyone is!! I ovulated 2 days ago...have covered all bases re DTD so here I wait, steroids and progesterone at the ready to test in 9 days time!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx

 

[petitpas]

Oooh-eeee! Exciting! for you!!!

 

[filipenko32]

Good luck Beach!!

 

[killyouli]

you are now on the list

 

[filipenko32]

Ok, I can be part of this trial now! Since my results came back and the last mc was a chromosomally normally boy I will be starting the steroids at 2dpo. Put me on the list Pip!!

 

[petitpas]

you are now on the list

Another list?

 

[filipenko32]

I am 2dpo ovulation today and took 25mg pred today. My regular ob put me on 10mg steroids but I am taking 25mg and seeing dr S tomorrow. I am quite sure he'll keep me on 25mg empirically won't he? I do have that nk blood test I had done at another clinic to show him. Not waiting another month - too late now anyway. I am feeling out of it and craving beef with pickled onions badly - already!!? How is everyone else?

 

[hopeful23456]

hi fili - my RE has me on 20 mg as empricle from bfp (i started them 11 dpiui so before beta test) - your Dr should keep you on the 25 mg

 

[filipenko32]

Hi hopeful, thanks! I am a bit worried about the side effects but hopefully it will be worth it! How far along are you now?

 

[petitpas]

Good luck with your appointment, filipenko!!!

 

[filipenko32]

Thanks Pip it's tomorrow at 4 so of course I will let you all know. I really just want him to tell me my initial blood results look high even though they're prob unreliable and for him to give me:- more steroids, reassurance that this will be it and send me on my way! I was reading back through this thread to look for what everyone said about the side effects. One thing I had last time as I remember (on a low dose of 10mg) was quite a few high moods! Hoping for more of those! But I also remember those headaches... It will be worth it for my Hey Pip what do you think about the heartrate going up so much in my last pregnancy after steroids? It was this fact that made my regular ob give me 10mg for after ov. Do you think that could be a sign the steroids could work for me? I know i'm clasping at straws!

 

[petitpas]

Filipenko, I think it sounds promising but you should just keep an open mind until you see Mr S tomorrow. He really is very nice and will tell it to you as it is. I have my fingers crossed fxfxfxfx

(just one more sleep!)

 

[petitpas]

Hopeful, I've added you to the list on the front page

 

[filipenko32]

yes only one more sleep!