Newly diagnosed RRMS-methylprednisolone
Hi guys I have just joined this awesome group after recently being diagnosed with RRMS. Just two weeks ago after suffering with chronic recurrent uveitis for the last five years and more recently numbness, pins and needles in my right side since the end of the summer, I had my results from my MRI brain scan which confirmed the neurologists concerns of RRM . I am now awaiting an appt for my LP and blood tests. I am due to be starting a 5-day course of methylprednisolone tablets next week to ease some of the symptoms while I wait for my further tests . Has anyone been prescribed these to ease the early onset symptoms / eyes? Thank you
Hi @ripple nearly all of us have been prescribed steroids (methylpred) at some point or another, it's standard practise. It usually works (slowly in some cases) over the next 6-8 was to dampen down the symptoms you are experiencing. Don't panic or get stressed, if it does turn out to be ms stress is the worst thing for it and can only make things worse. Take the steroids, sit back, chill out, and we'll still be here for a natter and any questions you may have when you've finished the course and seen your neurologist.
Thanks for your reply @grandma I have had various courses of prednisolone steroids over the last five years to treat my uveitis but am new to the stronger methylpred, I'll be pleased if it does the trick in dampening down the other symptoms :-)