The steroid junkies' perfectly unscientific medical trial

[petitpas]

I don't think anyone can accuse an rpl-er of silliness. Madness, maybe , but not silliness...

My mum came down with the sickness last night, too
This will be an interesting test of my immune system. Do I get it or not?

 

[filipenko32]

Oh no! I hope you don't get it, you have had your fair share of sickness recently! X

 

[filipenko32]

What do you think girls? I know I am a crazy obsessed poas testing madwoman but do you think this is ok, shade, depth, colour, thickness- wise for 5 weeks? I took the picture at pretty much 10 minutes of developing. It's a 25 miu

 

[petitpas]

Oh, I don't know, fili...

Just kidding! (please forgive me)
Looks fine to me. Now STOP TESTING! You are going to drive yourself unnecessarily bonkers if you continue

 

[filipenko32]

Did have this face before I read the second line!

 

[hopeful23456]

those are dark lines - lol

 

[filipenko32]

This one is much darker!! I need help

Oh dear I need to

a/ get out more..
b/ do something more useful with my time

I chose pink backing paper to make it look nice (see b/)

 

[hopeful23456]

lol - i hope those tests aren't too pricey you are fine

 

[filipenko32]

No they work out at about 7 pence each so what say 50 cents! I love them but I am addicted lol good job this addiction is not a financial burden too! How are you doing?

 

[lexi374]

Fab lines fili chill out!

 

[petitpas]

I have to say the pink backing paper makes for a great background

 

[leylak]

Hello ladies! I hope you are all doing well!
You know I was questioning why I was not getting sick at all. Then I did some research on my dex. dose and found that it was equivalent to 3.33 mg of prednisolone - much less than you ladies take. I decided to up my dosage on my own by %50 (souldn't be tried at home ) my dr had considered upping my dose but then changed his mind because of its side effects. Also, the dose was still low, I thought. a few days later, I got such a bad cold. fever reached 38.5 and I couldn't get up off the bed for a few days. I don't know if this was related with the steroid dose but I am kind of relieved that I "could" get sick.

 

[petitpas]

Oh leylak
To be honest, I didn't get sick until I stopped the steroids. I've had two colds and the Norovirus in the past four weeks

How much of the dex are you on? I thought it was five times as strong as pred (or something like that)?

 

[petitpas]

Just did a conversion on here:
www.globalrph.com/steroid.cgi

25mg prednisolone (which is the dose I was on) is equivalent to 3.75mg dexamethasone.
How much did your doc put you on?

 

[leylak]

I had used that conversion page Doc put me on 0.5 mg dex

 

[Amber3]

I have a short question. I have been talking to my doctor about trying out steroids. However, I am confused because I read that implantation problems can be due to low immune function as well as high. And I am thinking that my immune function may be low, I work in a kindergarden and often have longer lasting colds, I also have endometriosis which is said to be connected with low NK cells. Do any of you have any thoughts on this?
At the same time it is my impression that steroids are also sometimes used for people with endometriosis, do you know any succes stories (any of you?)
Best wishes for the new year
Amber

 

[filipenko32]

Hi Amber, I really don't know about steroids for the use you describe. Have you had miscarriages or are you trying to conceive? I hope someone can help you on here x

 

[petitpas]

In Dr Beer's book they claim that endometriosis is common with high nk cells. I have endometriosis (mild). Also, I personally don't think you can count your colds and make a conclusion as to how your immune system is working (after all, you really work in the worst place for germ transmission). You're probably better off getting tested if you can?
How many losses have you had?

 

[petitpas]

Sorry, Amber, I just looked at your recent posting history and see that your problem is in fact getting pregnant.
Have you read Dr Beer's book - is your body baby friendly?
They claim that nkcells can make your womb hostile to conception, which is why many IVF clinics treat with steroids, especially women who have been unsuccessful with IVF a number of times.

 

[Amber3]

Thank you petitpas.
I have had one ectopic and at least 2 chemicals. You are right, I do work in the worst place.
Thank you for your advise. I haven't read the book but my fertility specialist has read it and has promised to get back to me about what he thinks. I just hope I will get some answers soon and that this will finally bring me to the goal.
This thread is very interesting.
Amber