Table 3.
Patient | Change in daily steroid dose (mg) | Symptomatic response | Reason for discontinuation |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 8–> 0 | Worsened | No symptomatic response |
2 | 2–> 0.3 | Improved | Good response |
3 | 4–> 0 | Improved* | Good response |
4 | 0.2–> 0 | Stable | No symptomatic response |
5 | – | Improved | Good response |
6 | – | Improved | Current |
7 | 24–> 0 | Stable | No symptomatic response |
8 | 20–> 0 | Improved | Good response |
9 | 6–> 0 | Improved | Good response |
10 | 8–> 2 | Improved | Current |
11 | 8–> 0 | Stable | Current |
*Patient also treated with anti-epileptic, potentially contributing to response.