Solumedrol

[karenmbloom]

I'm on to second of five Solumedrol iv treatment. I'm a paraplegic fighting to save my upper body. Right side ok but left is numb, tingling and plain dumb sometimes.

[Morllyn]

Wow karenmbloom ! I will keep you in my thoughts!

I hope the solumedrol helps.

[WAshingtongirl]

karenmbloom , I'm sorry you're in need of the solumedrol. I will be praying they halt the inflammation and help preserve your good side. 💕

[karenmbloom in reply to WAshingtongirl]

day four...so crabbies starting to take hold. however, no numbness since yesterday. things going in right direction. blessings............

[WAshingtongirl in reply to karenmbloom]

That's great news, karenmbloom ! Praying the emotions improve too. Those crabbies are no fun. 💕

[agate]

@karenmbloom, I'm sorry they're having to use one of the big guns but I've heard that solumedrol can help. I hope that it will work well for you!

[karenmbloom in reply to agate]

@agate I'm on day four of what you call big guns. How true! No numbness since late yesterday so things going in right direction. Thanks for positive thoughts.

[Raingrrl]

Hi karenmbloom ! I'm so sorry you need to take IV steriods. I hope they give you the desired affect. Please keep us looped in to your progress.

[karenmbloom in reply to Raingrrl]

Raingrrl day four and no numbness since late yesterday. so things are improving. thank you for your positive thoughts. we need to stick together!

[heidilegs]

It dose work

[Eleyne92]

I hope the meds help.

I'm in a similar situation, although I'm not doing the steroids. Doing my grandest to maintain the strength and mobility I still have. I have a bunch of exercises I try to rotate through every couple of days. It's not the most exciting part of my day, but I remind myself that it's one of the most important parts of my W.I.N.ning strategy. (What's Important Now)

Have you worked with a physical or occupational therapist to design a maintenance program to meet your needs?

Eleyne

[karenmbloom in reply to Eleyne92]

Yes. I have thesame thing w/discinpline.even set alarm on my cell phone. Had a home visit to help get upper core ideas as left is getting weaker. also got adjustment on my power chair for side support.just got to get rid of numbness, tingling and pain. Thanks and blessings.

[karenmbloom in reply to karenmbloom]

Eleyne92 day four and numbness has disappeared so going right direction. trying to adjust to new power chair is helping the crabbie trying to take hold. but both frustrations needed and worth the trouble...we can't stop trying altho some days so very tired! blessings.............

[Amore55]

Karen, I will be praying it works for you. Let us know how you do. We are all family here, and love and care about each other. Kelly

[karenmbloom in reply to Amore55]

day four and numbness gone so going in right direction. Thank god for this forum as we are the family that understands. My son, who is my hero thru all of this disease (hit when he was a sophmore in 2008) said on the phone this morning to enjoy my iv this afternoon. WHAT! If he knew that I was frustrated by his "well' wishes he would be devastated. Thank you for your positive thoughts........

blessings.

[BigMar7]

The Solumedrol should work. It worked for me. Keep us posted on your progress. I will sending positive thoughts and prayers to you.

[karenmbloom in reply to BigMar7]

Thank you. It has helped me in past. I am on day four so crabby trying to set in but I'm keeping myself distracted. Blessings..........

[Amore55 in reply to karenmbloom]

Karenmbloom, I hope things are getting better. You have been in my prayers. Let us know how things progress. Kelly 💕

[karenmbloom]

Amore55 finished five, made it on same iv so that is a plus to not get repoked (five x first day). anyways, hand is no longer numb....praise god. so left side is less 'stupid' and i expect positive feelings will continue as i rest and get sleep pattern back. Thank you for following up w/me. This is such a good place to share.