What is your response to Prednisone steroid like?
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:11 pm
Hi all - so part of being diagnosed with MS last week was getting a prescription for a bunch of Prednisone Steroid pills.
Basically, my doctor has me on 1000MG a day for 5 days than tapering off for a few weeks. I just took my 4th 1000MG dose this evening. I am curious how these steroids affect other people that use them?
For me, the first 2-3 days of taking Prednisone, each and every day my symptoms decreased significantly. I went from having trouble walking and totally numb feet+legs and a strong MS hug in my lower torso to basically, just a little numbness in my feet. Also, my ability to control my bladder has improved a ton.
Unfortunately, today I am finding that the HUG is back a bit and my feet are beginning to go numb / pins and needly again. Is this normal? I was really excited to get my body back to normal, but I am worried that maybe these steroids aren't as effective as they first seemed.
A few other notes: I got very little sleep last night (about 4 hours), and I forgot to take my Vitamin D today (2000IU/day). Could either of these have any kind of impact on the efficacy of the steroid treatment?
Sorry if this has come up, but its all new to me. Thanks!
Basically, my doctor has me on 1000MG a day for 5 days than tapering off for a few weeks. I just took my 4th 1000MG dose this evening. I am curious how these steroids affect other people that use them?
For me, the first 2-3 days of taking Prednisone, each and every day my symptoms decreased significantly. I went from having trouble walking and totally numb feet+legs and a strong MS hug in my lower torso to basically, just a little numbness in my feet. Also, my ability to control my bladder has improved a ton.
Unfortunately, today I am finding that the HUG is back a bit and my feet are beginning to go numb / pins and needly again. Is this normal? I was really excited to get my body back to normal, but I am worried that maybe these steroids aren't as effective as they first seemed.
A few other notes: I got very little sleep last night (about 4 hours), and I forgot to take my Vitamin D today (2000IU/day). Could either of these have any kind of impact on the efficacy of the steroid treatment?
Sorry if this has come up, but its all new to me. Thanks!