having trouble breathing on and off

[Addmancan]

Hi there,

three weeks ago I was diagnosed with CIS. I range from completely numb to burning and tingling on my whole right side, top of head down to my foot. I had and MRI and I counted six lesions the neurologist said its probable MS. I had oral steroids (1250 gm) for 5 days and I just finished 6 days ago. Anyway 3 days ago I started feeling really light headed and i keep feeling like I can't breath, should I be worried about this. As a side note I have been unable to work since being diagnosed 3 weeks ago and feel like I am getting worse as in can't get off the couch.

[SNOOPY]

I would suggest you speak to your Neurologist. It's possible the worsening of symptoms could be due to the effects of the steroids. It's possible to feel worse before feeling better.

[Quanite]

High doses of steroids can cause anxiety, too. I thought for a while that my breathing had suddenly gotten a lot worse (I have end stage COPD), but I was actually having panic attacks brought on by one of my meds. I take a low dose of Xanax now (.125-.25 mg twice a day) and it usually helps.