While a definitive cure is rare, achieving long-term, drug-free remission is highly possible. To help you safely taper off Medrol, doctors often use steroid-sparing therapies. These include targeted biologic infusions like rituximab, or daily immunosuppressants like mycophenolate mofetil and azathioprine. These medications help calm your immune system to heal your skin, eyes, and mouth. I gently encourage you to discuss these advanced options with your specialist to find a personalized, safer long-term plan.

A CT score of 24 out of 40 indicates moderate lung involvement from COVID-19. However, it is highly reassuring that your father?s oxygen level is excellent at 97% and he has no breathing difficulties. The scan represents a visual snapshot of temporary inflammation, but his actual lung function is holding up remarkably well. His prescribed medications, Fabiflu (favipiravir) to target the virus and Medrol (methylprednisolone) to reduce swelling, are designed to assist his recovery. Please continue to monitor his oxygen levels and ensure he gets plenty of rest. He is currently stable, but do stay in close contact with his doctor.

It is best not to take Medrol (methylprednisolone) on an empty stomach, as it can cause stomach irritation. While 6 AM is an excellent time to take it to align with your body's natural hormone cycle, please take it with breakfast or a snack. Medrol is generally safe to take alongside DC Bone and Navigen OD 750. However, to minimize stomach upset and ensure your body absorbs everything well, you may want to space them out slightly?perhaps taking your DC Bone with lunch instead. Please discuss this schedule with your doctor to ensure it perfectly fits your routine.

Increasing your dose of Medrol (methylprednisolone) to 8 mg can help target this inflammation, but because of your diabetes, this step requires close medical supervision. Even though your blood sugar is currently normal, steroids can rapidly elevate blood glucose levels. If your doctor advises this 5-day course, you will need to monitor your blood sugar more frequently. Please consult your healthcare provider before changing your dose so they can safely guide your treatment and evaluate why the inflammation has persisted.

Your results are not dangerously abnormal. An oxygen level of 96% is stable. Your CRP of 1.1 and D-dimer of 0.83 are only mildly elevated, which is very common 20 days post-COVID as your body continues to heal. The slight rise in CRP after stopping methylprednisolone (Medrol) is also a normal response. While you are making good progress and are not in immediate danger, your low-grade fever means your body is still recovering. Please continue to rest, monitor your oxygen, and follow up with your doctor to ensure a safe and complete recovery.

It is actually quite common to feel this way. As you reach the end of your 15-day methylprednisolone (Medrol) taper, your body is adjusting to producing its own natural hormones again. This transition can temporarily cause fatigue, lightheadedness, and reduced exercise tolerance. Dry eyes can also occur as your fluid balance normalizes. Since your CT scan was normal, these symptoms are likely related to this temporary steroid adjustment rather than a sinus issue. Please stay well-hydrated, avoid overexertion, and allow your body a few days to bounce back. If these symptoms persist or worsen, do check in with your doctor.