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> Date: 10/8/98 9:42:08 PM Atlantic Daylight Time
> From: tadpole(AT)apk.net (Beth)
> To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com
>
> Hi.
> I was so happy to find this site I am sitting here in tears. Two months
> ago I began having numbness on my right side. After six weeks of
> progressive pain and pain killers I finally earned the right to see a
> Neurologist and to get an MRI. The MRI showed demylation of the C5-C6.
> Yesterday I had the honor of a Lumbar puncture, however, I don't have
> any other symptoms of MS. I am scheduled to start Solimedrol I.V.
> treatment Monday, followed by Prednisone. Currently I am taking Baclofen
> for the spasms.
>
> I would like to know any hints for coping with the Prednisone side
> effects.
> Sincerely,
> Beth.:o)
>
Beth,
Well a BIG hello and welcome to the list! So glad you found us. It is nice to
see that you still have a great sense of humor as you will see it help you
tremendously. Learning to be positive is half the battle.
I am fairly new to the list myself but I do have a couple hints about
Prednisone. Take it with food. I found that if I did not take it with food, at
least some crackers or if i couldn't eat I took it with milk, I didn't have so
much tummy upset.
Didn't experience any weight gain, actually lost weight but I was up ALL night
long so I took advantage of doing things like housework, overdue paperwork,
crafts, etc.
I also am affected a C5-6 so I understand your pain, as we all do. You have
found a GREAT group of people with a wealth of information and a ton of
support.
Anything on your mind, ask away!
Maria in Tonawanda