Relapse/steroids

[Katie626]

So I just had a relapse and had to go through the fun IV infusions of Solu Medrol for four days. now I'm taking the Prednisone for 3 weeks. I'm feeling horrible.. TERRIBLE! and I don't know if it's just side effects or if I'm still having MS symptoms. My vision has gotten worse. I wear glasses but now it's like my lenses are suddenly not strong enough. stuff also looks hazy or dull... like looking through dirty glass I guess is how I can explain it. I've been having menstrual type cramping but I just got done with that time of the month 2 weeks ago so its too soon for that! my neck is sore and stiff too. I've called my doctor twice and still haven't heard back so I thought I'd see if you guys had any feedback for me. Thanks so much!

[bosoxer]

So sorry.

Steroid side effects are the pits. The neck soreness is horrible. I've had visual issues similar to what you describe. Hang in there. This MS crap is frequently a battle of the wills.

[22cyclist]

Oh I can sympathize! I just started with one day of IVSM in the ER after yet another fall made by bad balance this time. The ER doc decides its an MS exacerbation because I can't even hold my head up. Then my neurologist who had seen me on Monday decides she needs to see me again before prescribing them on Wednesday after my Ty infusion. I am annoyed. I felt better for once after the first dose. This never happens to me.
It usually takes me a few weeks, but one day, never. Now, I get no more. I know what her decision will be. What a way to get jerked around. Here we go.

I hope you feel better soon. Sorry to hijack your threat with a rant.

Take care

[tl-tr3]

Basically

Close to the same side effects here.

I just had 3 day of IV steroids - then no more. Just stopped. My neck is really sore too . Vision & balance are off. Totally fatigued beyond my normal. None of this was going on before the steroids..... but I really expected to feel worse before I felt better.

This drug has nasty side effects.

[Katie626]

Thank you all! That makes me feel better. I had a feeling it was from the steroids. Sure doesn't seem worth it to trade one bag of symptoms for another but i guess it's the bigger picture I need to be focusing on!