DEX is OK

My doctors have now told me that a little DEX to manage the pain is OK on the current medication study. DEX can also have a treatment benefit, in addition to pain relief, and I suspect that the study authors are at least slightly interested in that result too. My daily medication log will now include the DEX, if any, and the dosage. It ' s working quite well - one 4-mg tab of DEX seems to last at least 30 hours before the pain returns. I ' ve had three tabs so far, with a fourth due today if needed. My main doctor at Mayo would also like me to come there (180 mile round trip) for another scan. In emailed messages he suggested PET/CT, but I then suggested PET/MRI if available (it ' s brand new), because it might provide more information about my spinal issues with less radiation exposure. I haven ' t heard back, but he may be checking on it. I ' ll do what he recommends. I also asked for a prescription of smaller DEX tablets, perhaps 2 mg instead of 4, to see if I can get almost the same benefit with half the side effects. Maybe. The St Croix Valley Runners are getting together for our monthly " happy hour " party at a local brew pub tonight, and I ' m definitely looking forward to it. I ' ll bring gluten-free chips& dip.
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