Has Anybody - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

kchs1 · 07-27-2005, 10:20 AM

EVER HAD A SIDE OF THEIR FACE SWELL UP? NOT EXTREMELY BUT NOTICEABLY ENOUGH? WELL THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME. THE LEFTSIDE AS USUAL. YIPPIEE!

WHAT NEXT? AND I CANT GO TO THE ER, IM BY MYSELF. I HAVE AN APPT TOMORROW BUT TOMORROW FEELS LIKE A YEAR AWAY RIGHT NOW. AND AS USUAL I CANT FIND MY NEURO. I'M IN SO MUCH PAIN I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF!!

AND MY MOM AND ANOTHER NEURO WHO IS OUT OF THE COUNTRY TOLD ME TO STOP TAKING THE NEURONTIN FOR NOW TILL I SEE MY NEURO CAUSE MY SWELLING FACE IS ONE OF THE SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS!!

OK GUYS, NO MORE VENTING... FOR NOW

KelliD · 07-27-2005, 11:07 AM

Hey doll! Remember to ask your neuro about any form of Trigeminal Neuraligia that might be showing up. I had swelling around the right eye/forehead because of intense nerve inflammation...never been on neurontin, but stopping use sounds like a good idea till you see the doc.

I'm praying for you.

If you feel up to it, please post after your appointment so we'll know how you're doing...

kchs1 · 07-27-2005, 11:21 AM

Thanks For The Prayers Kelli. I Really Need It. I Have A List Typed Out So I Wont Forget Anything. Tn And On Are At The Top Of The List.

Thanks Again For Everything.

sunshine149 · 07-27-2005, 11:47 AM

Are you on steroids? That can cause swelling...

kchs1 · 07-27-2005, 12:29 PM

I've Been Off Steriods Since June 23rd. I Know It Causes Swelling. I Had Swelling Of My Wrist And Fingers And Arms But That Went Away.