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Steroids are often prescribed by neurologists to treat MS relapses. Steroids can be given orally or intravenuously. They are not a disease modifying treatment, but can speed up recovery from a relapse for people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.

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@DonnaLawrence 

9 Dec 2024 17:36Last reply 10 Dec 2024 03:38

DonnaLawrence

Steroids

This is simply just a random rant, why do I get a nauseating metallic taste in my mouth after treatment?! 🤮😡
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@Soccermom 

2 Mar 2023 16:22Last reply 31 May 2024 18:59

Soccermom

Ocrevus Without Steroids

Has anyone taken Ocrevus without steroids? I had mental health and cardiac issues and can't take steroids anymore. In addition, I developed three types of cataracts in one year from relapse IV steroids and need surgery. I am going to take pepcid, benedry and tylenol the day before and then benedr...
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@Jules71 

13 Sep 2023 12:34

Jules71

After effects of steroids...normal?!

Hi, I posted a while ago, thank you to those of you who replied (",) I ended a 5 day course of daily 500mg methylprednisolone on 27th August and felt dreadful for a week or so after stopping. Looked like possible adrenal insufficiency but my MS contact made little of of it... That wore off but I a...
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@Byte_mii 

24 Aug 2023 13:14

Byte_mii

First batch of steroids

About to start my first lot of high dose steroids so no idea what to expect except unpleasant-ness. Any tips for survival?
Newcastle, United Kingdom
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@CharlouiseXo 

12 Jul 2023 21:36 Edited

CharlouiseXo

For the ladies Steroids, Periods

*update I'm pregnant 😥* scared!! Hello ladies, I'm wondering if having IV steroids for 4 days can delay periods I'm late on for 19 days now. I had IV steroids in hospital 3 weeks ago, I'm trying not to worry myself. Scared to take a test at the moment too! Thank you x
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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@Livia19 

5 May 2023 14:26Last reply 7 Jul 2023 08:17

Livia19

Steroids and skincare…

Hi gang, just a wee quick one - does anybody else experience spotty skin during/after steroids? Unsure if I’m suddenly covered due to the steroids themselves or the copious amount of crisps I ate while I was taking them 🙄
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@jaundice387 

12 Apr 2023 03:11Last reply 13 Apr 2023 15:07

jaundice387

Steroids and blurry vision

Has anyone noticed blurry vision after they got an IV steroid treatment and oral prednisone? I didn't notice boy vision till after the steroids and I'm not sure if that's normal or if my eyes are just getting worse from MS
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@Matilda1 

1 Jan 2023 10:28Last reply 24 Mar 2023 02:06

Matilda1

Steroids - new NICE guidance?

I am currently taking steroid tablets over 5 days at home. Those were prescribed by GP (it wasn't easy to get prescription) for very serious relapse - I wasn't able to walk. What is concerning, that my MS nurse advised me not to take them, only wait and see, maybe it will improve by itself! And that...
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@KatFlowers 

19 Mar 2023 10:11Last reply 19 Mar 2023 15:55

KatFlowers

Relapse when Ocrevus treatment in 3 weeks - can I have steroids?

I’m stressing. I’ve had RRMS for 10 years. Both MS nurses resigned recently at my hospital. My Ocrevus treatment was never scheduled, luckily I rang to find out what was happening, so I’m a month late having the infusion. Now a relapse… Does anyone know if I should even consider steroids it being ...
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@facemanfacey 

18 Mar 2023 15:31Last reply 18 Mar 2023 20:09

facemanfacey

Fix up; Look sharp (steroids remix).

So, next month I am going to a good friends wedding. Like the main event, meal and everything. I haven't told many people about my diagnosis and in an attempt to get my head around wtf is going on I have been a hermit. Therefore, a very small select group have seen me walk like Mr Soft or know I ...
Grimsby, UK
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