Smores84
Shiny_Rock
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- May 29, 2009
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Has anyone had IV steroids?
Wondering if it makes your arm ache during and after the IV drip...
Not sure if it was that or just already sore from so many pokes in the day.
You've been through a lot sis, hang in there. Been thinking about you all evening...I hope you can go home today, wouldn't that be nice.
I've had IV steroids. & as ksinger said, they do shorten the episodes. No, the steroids did not make my arm ache, my hunch is its (arm ache) due to all the other prodding & poking you've been going through. Keep in mind, the steroids will affect your sleep tonight. You'll feel roaring to go but tired at the same time tomorrow. Don't push yourself & just rest & eat well. MS is all about pacing yourself, energy wise, as your body is working so hard to overcome the MS issues.
If they decide you need to continue them, (& assuming you're going home today) have them arrange for someone to come to the house to administer, much easier then the other way around. Ask for a visiting nurse. Ugh. It stinks. Sending relaxing vides & tons of dust.
Wondering if you have any other symptoms such as numbness tingling etc? Balance, fine motor, gait issues? Were you fatigued when the eye issues started? Its quite a concept to adjust your thinking to MS (if that is the final diagnosis), no doubt. Hoping you get to sleep in your own bed tonight...
I'm sorry, TP!
{{Hugs}}
Do they plan to keep a port in, if they are planning further infusions this week?
Do they know you had trouble sleeping? Maybe they could prescribe a sleep medication so that you can get some sleep?
Hang in there!
Yikes, so sorry for the pain with the IV's...ugh.
Emotional distress is like sawing wood all day, it is quite exhausting. Glad you are taking it easy. Just rest & relax as best you can today. Wonderful they've ruled out tumors. In my case, was actually happy it was MS as opposed to all the other stuff they were considering. Are they planning to continue the steroids?
Ultrasound guided insertion. Wow!
First try. Very little discomfort. In very solid. I won't do the other again.
Asking to postpone going home so I can keep this one for the steroid in the morning.
Has anyone had IV steroids?
Wondering if it makes your arm ache during and after the IV drip...
Not sure if it was that or just already sore from so many pokes in the day.