I've had several kids over the years that required bilateral
adrenalectomies.  In each case I was able to eventually wean them off of
the post-op prednisone completely - until now.  Pepper is 4 months post-op.
We've made several attempts to diminish the pred (PediaPred) and each time
she begins losing weight significantly.  We've seen two "steroid crashes"
with her.  Keeping her a 1 ml/day of PediaPred seems to allow her to
maintain her weight.  When that dose is reduced to 1 ml every other day -
the weight loss begins.
 
My questions are: What is the typical maintenance level of prednisone for
these little guys?  What are the effects of long term steroid therapy?
 
Thanks in advance - and hope everyone has a great holiday!
 
Cheryl and the Wrecking Crew
 
 .... candles burn bright for our 12 fallen friends - forever a part
      of the spirit of Aggieland
[Posted in FML issue 2875]