Hello

tld723 · Post by **tld723** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:52 am

Hello! I just wanted to introduce myself. I am 45 y/o chicklet recently diagnosed with RRMS. I've probably had it for quite a while.

My primary symptoms are numbness in my feet and legs and left hand, I am as clumsy as they come, and the fatigue has been ruthless.

I am currently taking Prednisone and I actually for the first time in I don't know how long feel wide awake past 2:30 in the afternoon.

Thanks for this wonderful site, and for having me:)

Tami

Post by **jimmylegs** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:25 pm

welcome to TIMS, tami!

Johnnymac · Post by **Johnnymac** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:13 pm

HI Tami! I know what you're talking about. When my wife was first diagnosed they put her on a 5 day intravenous steroid treatment and it was amazing how much it helped as she was having a pretty bad exacerbation....glad you're feeling better, the little things are worth celebrating!

SandyK · Post by **SandyK** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:06 pm

Hi tld723. Steroids are a necessary evil in this disease. I have trouble when I'm on Prednisone at less than 10 mg. I feel really sad and hopeless. Thankfully, that feeling goes away. Welcome to the party!

Vhoenecke · Post by **Vhoenecke** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:05 pm

My Neuro says that steroids can cause really bad affects to the body later on. I chose not to go that route maybe I was wrong. I found out about Modafinil from a cousin-in-law with SPMS, I have RRMS but have crazy bad fatique. This is a drug for people with Narcolepsy(SP?) It seems to really work for me, keeps me awake without that hangover feeling. It is a non-addicting drug as well. Just an FYI not trying to be a drug pusher or anything.

SandyK · Post by **SandyK** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:19 pm

Vhoenecke, there is no wrong choice in this game. I don't have fatigue so that's not a drug I ever heard of. As long as you do what works for you you're doing perfect!