This was my first time on IV Steroids. My Dr wanted me to do a 5 day therapy in hopes of lessening some symptoms (haven't been officially diagnosed yet). I had no idea what to expect. The side effects started immediately and were very harsh. I had my last IV on Friday and today is Monday so I thought I would start feeling "normal" again by now.
When I finished the last IV my side effects got worse and more numerous. I have done some reading and think this may be a "crash"? I am so out of it, heart palpitations, pain, trouble breathing, pressure in my head, dizzy, exhausted beyond belief, nauseous, and so many others. I feel like I am not really here and my body is dying.
I have had to go through withdrawal many years ago off some meds and it feels very similar, but worse. I don't know if I should go to the ER or if they could even do anything for me. I have heard that you usually get a taper steroid, but I didn't get any. Will this eventually get out of my system on it's own? I am starting to get worried with my heart feeling like it is pounding out of my chest. I can't do anything or go anywhere. I can barely walk from one room to another. Any advice would be most helpful. TIA
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When I finished the last IV my side effects got worse and more numerous. I have done some reading and think this may be a "crash"? I am so out of it, heart palpitations, pain, trouble breathing, pressure in my head, dizzy, exhausted beyond belief, nauseous, and so many others. I feel like I am not really here and my body is dying.
I have had to go through withdrawal many years ago off some meds and it feels very similar, but worse. I don't know if I should go to the ER or if they could even do anything for me. I have heard that you usually get a taper steroid, but I didn't get any. Will this eventually get out of my system on it's own? I am starting to get worried with my heart feeling like it is pounding out of my chest. I can't do anything or go anywhere. I can barely walk from one room to another. Any advice would be most helpful. TIA
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
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