steriod question - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

glamour girl · 07-07-2007, 07:02 PM

Hi all,
Its been 2 days since i had my steriod treatment. I realise the puffiness and insomnia are part of the side effects. I was just wondering if any of you had experienced any pain in the upper body. My face, more the jaw line is very stiff and i asked hubby to rub my back & shoulders but they are almost to sensitve to touch.. feels like i'm badly bruised. I'm assuming its because my nerves and muscles are waking up. But gee didn't think it was going to get this bad. I mainly had trouble with my legs, thats why i went on th e streriods in the first place.Just wanna know if anyone has had this prob.
Any ideas ??

MSNik · 07-07-2007, 07:11 PM

Glamour Girl,
Every time I take steroids, I get toothaches and jaw aches....and no, I dont usually take them for anything remotely related. My dentist told me it DOES make your nerves more sensitive and less tolerant....so, what you are dealing with is probably normal. I wouldnt sweat it. Give it until you have been off the steroids for 5-7 days and see if you dont start feeling better...youre going to be "off" all over for a few days..take it in stride, try not to let it get you down. Are you peeing your brains out yet? That usually happens to me by day 2...lol.
Hope you feel better soon. Avoid husbands during this time..they tend to NOT understand, and get tired of hearing us complain....do what you must to stay comfortable...and be happy- youre only on 3 days of steroids, right? Most of us, and usually with MS, you get prescribed a minimum of 5! By the time Im into my 5th day, Im ready to hurt someone! Mood swings, you know...
again Im LOL.
Hugs to you...and dont worry,this will pass.
Nikki

glamour girl · 07-07-2007, 07:58 PM

Hi Nikki,
Thanxs for yr feedback.. God yeah i can't stop the loo trips lol...guess i'll just plonk myself on the couch for the rest of the arvo with a heat pack and some yummy comfort food, yeah constantly eating too...back to the Neuro on Wednesday so hopefully i'll be a little more pain free by then.. Thanxs Nikki yr a darl . xx

kozzleme · 07-08-2007, 09:10 AM

does anyone feel better after steroid treatment???
start steroid treatment-- monday 3hours iv-- tuesday 3hours iv and wednesday three hours iv
what can I expect???

MSNik · 07-08-2007, 09:14 AM

For some people, no relief at all. My last round, I got NOTHING out of it and in fact felt worse afterwards. But, dont give up hope yet- for some people it takes the full 5 days to start feeling better. The steroids appear to be out of your system within a week of stopping them, whether or not they continue to do anything is beyond me...in my case, I would say no.
Good luck
N