Re: Prednisone in Pregnancy

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The most telling tests are the anticardiolipin antibody and the lupus anticoagulant.

>I
>don't go to my dr. until Nov. 3rd and have been trying to research
>this in the meantime. I believe that low doses of prednisone can help
>the body from rejecting the fetus.

the best therapies are low dose adult aspirin and heparin

>My question is - what kind of dosage
>is usually given and for how long (throughout the pregnancy)? Also, if a
>low dosage is given, are the side effects less likely? Does the
>medication cross the placenta and affect the fetus? Your help would be
>appreciated!
>
>--
>Midge
>

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