I hate the side effects and dread long-term usage, but until the docs find
something better, it does seem to help so many. Sure glad YOU were one of
them!
JanB
-----Original Message-----
From: ann lindstrom <allindstrom(AT)hotmail.com>
To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com <tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com>
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 12:03 PM
Subject: Update on Steroids
>Just an update on what's going on with the steroid treatments. I went
>on oral high doses two weeks ago, and stayed on the high dosages for 7
>days. Since then I have been tapering off - tomorrow is my last day.
>They worked - I have regained alot of sensation in my feet, and now feel
>much safer driving. So - so far so good. I do really hate taking them.
>I am starting to feel a little more human - less jumpy, less tired, able
>to focus a little better. Of course all of this is going on during a
>particularly busy period at work, but I've been working at home as much
>as possible to avoid becomming an axe murderer.
>
>So - for anyone else facing taking steroids to reduce inflamation and
>get back some mobility, I am glad I did it, but it has been a tough
>couple of weeks.
>
>Ann - who is happy to be able to get around a little better
>
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