Re: low grade fevers

James B. Andrews (jba(AT)jbaz.com)
Wed, 23 Dec 1998 14:12:32 -0700

Hello, I was on prednizone when I first came down with TM in June 1986 but
was taken off of it gradually over a period of 6 - 8 months... I was on
Halcion at the same time and finally stopped taking it after about 10
months... Since that time I have taken several different drugs for short
periods of time to attempt to control my loss of bladder control but have
quit them after a month or so... My doctors were very concerned about using
any steroids any longer than absolutely necessary because over a extended
period steroids will cause the immune system to shut down and the body
relies on the steroids to control infections... When I stopped taking
predispose, for about 3 months I had >weird< things, illnesses,
maladies(not real serious) happen to me. I got weird yeast infections and
had several low grade colds.. Once my own immune system kicked in the
problems stopped....

You should talk to your neuro about getting off the steroids...

I have my problem at the T8 - T9 level and after >SERIOUS< rehab over about
4-6 months I could walk with crutches.. Today my feet are partially numb,
my feet, lower legs, and upper legs are still paralyzed to a degree.. I
still have problems with controlling my bowels and bladder... When I get
the signal to go, I HAVE to go right then or leakage will occur... Because
of the numb/partially paralyzed feet, I have definite problems with my
balance and therefore walk with a walking stick when out of the house...

I take no drugs but I do take a lot of vitamins and eat a very simple diet
and feel that I am very slowly making progress...

Sorry I ran on about this but your use of steroids concerns me...

I hope you and yours and everyone on the list has a Happy Holiday.

Jim Andrews Phoenix

At 02:39 PM 12/23/98 +0200, you wrote:
>Does anyone has TM for a long period (over 5 years). Someone had TM from
>1959. I would appreciate listening to their stories (how they progressed
>by the time). I am on corticosteroid pills therapy and I experience low
>grade fevers 37.5 celsium for 1-2 hours daily. Is it a side effect of
>steroids? does anyone else had the same experience?
>Costas from Athens Greece
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