Prednisone and ms

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Avatar f tn Ok so I went off of iv steroids and now have 2 weeks of prednisone to take and this is my 2nd day. I feel a crawling sensation on left side of face. I feel like the tip of my tongue in tingly, I am seeing stars every now and then and some stomach pain. Just need reassurance this is normal? I thought I was supposed to have energy but it 5pm and I'm tired. I dont like this feeling.
Avatar m tn I have recurring hypothermia. It worsens when I am on prednisone. I have damage (I do not know what kind) to my pituitary and am not producing growth hormone. Normally I have this a few times (4-10) a year, but when I am on large doses of prednisone I have it daily. I am a type I diabetic (39 years), and when I have the hypothermia my BG is usually in the 55-60 range. I did an experiment one night, and stayed up all night when this was an almost daily occurance.
3986919 tn?1352125983 Hey Laurie, Babe, got to say you've definitely been put through a blender again, so from me to you HUGS! Q:Could MS cause these kind of symptoms? A: Yes, you could even have autonomic dysfunction as part of 'your' MS. ANS dysfunction is not as uncommon to MS as it was once thought, research is discovering the connection, so it seems to me that MS is not out of the picture when you meet the MS diagnostic criteria and you've also got sx's of autonomic dysfunction.
799695 tn?1257579598 Can taking steroids affect the images on an MRI? I am having my second attack with my diagnosis as "Probable MS" with some inflamed area but no "actual" lesions- yet. (hey its one step up from "Possible MS" lol). My sister has MS as well. I am going in for another MRI Thursday and know that if I am having symptoms when I do the MRI, it may show more activity than when I'm "normal.
849876 tn?1238925227 Good morning and welcome to the MS forum at MedHelp. At least it is morning here in Ohio! Wow, thaat is something to go 12 years with no one even looking at MS as a possibility. I don't mean to frustrate you because you're looking for answers but I have more questions - are you being seen by a MS sppecialist? what type of MS have they said you have? have they started you on a DMD (disease modifying drug)? Are you on oral prednisone?
Avatar f tn ve taken oral Pred myself (not for MS) and had no side effects and also no front effects, as I like to call them, because it didn't work. I've had IVSM with no side effects whatever, though that's rare. I can't say that worked either, or actually it did immediately, after which things came roaring back. I finally experienced relief using gabapentin (Neurontin), increasing the dosage every few days till it worked. But my problems were sensory and not motor, like yours.
Avatar f tn hi i am on prednisone for my relapse it makes me feel ill and very itchy anyone else been on it?
Avatar f tn Hi Willa - The prednisone and "other drugs" have different jobs. Prednisone treats current inflammation. It is often current inflammation that causes symptoms. In your case it may be that your lack of coordination is the result of inflammation. The prednisone reduces the inflammation and you feel more coordinated. Prednisone will not help with the underlying cause of the inflammation.
Avatar m tn Hi all- I am a 32 year old male who has recently been experiencing some MS symptoms: shakiness, vision issues, muscle spasming, weakness/tingling/numbness in left arm from shoulder down). I was put on a 12 day prednisone regimen and have been off of the drug for 6 days. While on the pred, I experienced insomnia, and slightly increased blood pressure, but my heart rate was around 60 and didn't change.
Avatar m tn Hi all- I am a 32 year old male who has recently been experiencing some MS symptoms: shakiness, vision issues, muscle spasming, weakness/tingling/numbness in left arm from shoulder down). I was put on a 12 day prednisone regimen and have been off of the drug for 6 days. While on the pred, I experienced insomnia, and slightly increased blood pressure, but my heart rate was around 60 and didn't change.
1464587 tn?1307491605 In that time all of my symptoms had worsened and magnified while on steriods..... if this was ms would it take a whole month of getting a lot worse before getting better on prednisone???? Something about my mri showing t2 lesions... is that ms?
Avatar f tn Vertigo can be from an inflammatory process in the inner ear and this is even more likely to respond to oral prednisone. Just because we have MS we are still vulnerable to the non-MS causes of vertigo, too.
Avatar m tn Hi all- I am a 32 year old male who has recently been experiencing some MS symptoms: shakiness, vision issues, muscle spasming, weakness/tingling/numbness in left arm from shoulder down). I was put on a 12 day prednisone regimen and have been off of the drug for 6 days. While on the pred, I experienced insomnia, and slightly increased blood pressure, but my heart rate was around 60 and didn't change.
6012171 tn?1381679620 This is equivalent to 1250 mg per day of oral prednisone. And even after 5 days of this, many doctors, including mine, do not prescribe a taper. Just to put things in perspective... Those who take prednisone regularly and long term are very likely to need tapering. However, if your doctor gives you a relatively low dose of pred for only 3 days and your attacks last as long as 24 days, then you are suffering way too long. Time to have a frank talk with your neuro. Is he or she an MS specialist?
Avatar f tn m on a daily dose of prednisone...I too was on 5 day IV sol/medrol and then started on a tapering dose of prednisone but I started at 70mg for two weeks then 60mgs for two weeks.etc .....tapering dose I'm finally on the 10mg a day..really I think when I was on the 70mg my symptoms where still there but not as frequent ..so the lower I got the more my "daily friends" would appear....lol..
Avatar m tn i have a PICC line as I have been going through a 2 mnth relapse with my MS and I finally gave in and went to the hospital....of course it is solumedrol pumping through it but its way different than when I had an IV port last year...question though; I feel so dizzy and have feelings l want to pass out at times even though I don't pass out. is it because of the PICC with solumedrol that is giving me a different experience?
Avatar m tn m wondering how people take oral prednisone, and is that similar to oral methylprednisolone? I know of 20mg prednisone/prednisolone tablets, but I keep reading that some people opt for 1,250mg oral prednisolone per day instead of IV. Thats an extreme amount of tablets per day. Is this correct? Also I read that they take the oral pred over 3 weeks, then again I read that its taken as the IV would be taken i.e - over 3-5 days. Which is correct? Pls help, thank you.
Avatar f tn I noticed all I got was massive headaches and still have problems walking when I start off to walk. Prednisone seem to make me feel jittery and not do anything to help. I go to see my dr. this coming Monday. Hope my Dr.
Avatar f tn Steroids do not affect the course of MS. They simply reduce inflammation. You can have MS and never go on steroids.If your symptoms are caused by inflammation you may get some relief. Each person reacts differently to steroids. No Doctor knows how you will react. They can have some tough side effects so some Doctors are reluctant to use them. Some people love them others hate them. You can't be on steroids if there is any infection because they will make it worse and be dangerous.
Avatar f tn I have just found a site on ms where it suggests that a condition such as ms can affect the bodies ability to rid itself of toxins therefore can impact on the funtioning of such organs such as the liver. However I am aware that you cannot trust all that you read, especiall on the internet. This site is called taming ms. Thanks for your help.
Avatar m tn His blood sugar was very low(40). The vet said to treat the symptoms and put him on Prednisone, 5 mg, twice a day. While it seemed to improve his blood sugar(I tested his blood), he had periods of excitement and heavy panting for hours. I was concerned about heart attack and I cut his dosage to 5mg three times a day, then 2. After a month of so, he started to develop a severe cough. Dry, but with almost every breath. This continues today, after 4 months.
Avatar n tn Digestive issues, swelling, nosebleeds and vasculitis are not generally central nervous system problems and thus not MS, but pain, numbness, tingling, tremors and difficulty walking are often MS symptoms. However, there are lots of other diseases and conditions this could be, and they have to be ruled out. This can be a long process, but it's worth it, particularly now that your husband is having a second attack.
Avatar f tn I am wondering what kind of results has anyone had from the prednisone and how soon you may have noticed a difference. My biggest problems have been the shocking pains, tickling skin, and numbness in my hands. The numbness in my hands doesn't feel so bad as it did earlier today, usually it feels as if the circulation is being cut off or tightness. Thank you in advance!
Avatar f tn He told me to rotate ice and heat and to continue the prednisone therapy. I continued to not get any better. The pain got worse no matter how much rest I was getting and the cognitive symptoms were worsening as well. He referred me to a neurologist. Upon consultation she immediately said she thought I had sleep apnea and was clinically depressed but was going to order a neuro and cervical MRI "to put my mind at ease".