Re: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

[Guest guest]

I take cortef which does help alot. I also have Lyme.

Have you been tested for Lyme with Igenex Labx?

Subject: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

To: mscured

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 9:49 PM

 

Hello everyone,

I did an MRI last friday after complaining about limb numbness and weakness,

spinal cord moving sensation. today i just heard from my neurologist that i have

several lesions in my spinal cord and possibly in my brain. I will do a spinal

fluid test next week.

my doctor briefly discussed the treatment option with me: cortisone. i'd like to

hear your opinion about this treatment and other alternative treatment.

I have hashimoto's, triggered by eating kelp/seaweed. When it was first

triggered last year, i started to feel inflammation in my brain and involuntary

movements (like grinding my teeth, twitching at night). Many hypo patients

taking natural thyroid medications experience low adrenal function. i am

actually taking adrenal cortex supplement that contains a small amount of

cortisol. i found it helpful at night to suppress the involuntary movements.

Has anyone here found low dose cortisol helpful?

Thanks,

Ruby

[Guest guest]

Hi Ruby,

In my opinion, there are other, better alternatives than cortisone for MS. Check

out

http://tinyurl.com/advice-to-msers

Low Dose Naltrexone has been found helpful in treating both Hashimoto's disease

and MS. For more information, visit

http://tinyurl.com/intro-to-ldn

All the best,

Dudley Delany

http://profiles.yahoo.com/dudley_delany

[Guest guest]

I did the testing for lyme disease, a blood test, in Feb last year. It was

negative.

Were you given a high dose cortisone to stop the inflammation? I cannot get a

prescription for cortef because i am subclinically adrenal deficiency.

How much cortef are you taking? for how long?

>

>

>

> Subject: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

> To: mscured

> Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 9:49 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> I did an MRI last friday after complaining about limb numbness and weakness,

spinal cord moving sensation. today i just heard from my neurologist that i have

several lesions in my spinal cord and possibly in my brain. I will do a spinal

fluid test next week.

>

> my doctor briefly discussed the treatment option with me: cortisone. i'd like

to hear your opinion about this treatment and other alternative treatment.

>

> I have hashimoto's, triggered by eating kelp/seaweed. When it was first

triggered last year, i started to feel inflammation in my brain and involuntary

movements (like grinding my teeth, twitching at night). Many hypo patients

taking natural thyroid medications experience low adrenal function. i am

actually taking adrenal cortex supplement that contains a small amount of

cortisol. i found it helpful at night to suppress the involuntary movements.

>

> Has anyone here found low dose cortisol helpful?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ruby

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Igenex Labs is the only lab worth using for Lyme Testing.

I use my DO doc for the cortef.  Sounds like you may need to change docs if

they wont work with you.  You are the paying customer.  :-)

 

I take 25mg of cortef per day, I have never taken high dose steroids for

anything.

I am 5'2 " and have always weight around 115lbs

I also have CCSVI, you should look into that problem.

There is never just one problem or one drug with MS or Lyme

I also have heavy metal issues 

 

Think out of the box.

I also use Prokarin,LDN, Copaxone, IVIG, I am throwing everything at MS

problems.

I have had MS for 20yrs, still walking, not normal but better than others

T

Subject: Re: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

To: mscured

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 9:39 AM

 

I did the testing for lyme disease, a blood test, in Feb last year. It was

negative.

Were you given a high dose cortisone to stop the inflammation? I cannot get a

prescription for cortef because i am subclinically adrenal deficiency.

How much cortef are you taking? for how long?

>

>

>

> Subject: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

> To: mscured

> Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 9:49 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> I did an MRI last friday after complaining about limb numbness and weakness,

spinal cord moving sensation. today i just heard from my neurologist that i have

several lesions in my spinal cord and possibly in my brain. I will do a spinal

fluid test next week.

>

> my doctor briefly discussed the treatment option with me: cortisone. i'd like

to hear your opinion about this treatment and other alternative treatment.

>

> I have hashimoto's, triggered by eating kelp/seaweed. When it was first

triggered last year, i started to feel inflammation in my brain and involuntary

movements (like grinding my teeth, twitching at night). Many hypo patients

taking natural thyroid medications experience low adrenal function. i am

actually taking adrenal cortex supplement that contains a small amount of

cortisol. i found it helpful at night to suppress the involuntary movements.

>

> Has anyone here found low dose cortisol helpful?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ruby

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think there are alot of us MSer's with thyroid problems. This makes sense, as

I have read research which links iodine deficiency during childhood as a

causative factor in MS. This would affect the thyroid gland, also.

The Great Lakes region in the US used to be known as the " Goiter Belt. " Now it

is can also be called the " MS Belt. "

I am now supplementing (in addition to everything ELSE!) with Lugol's Iodine,

currently using 30 mg (Yes, I said Milligrams!) along with companion nutrients

of Magnesium, Selenium, Vit. C and Celtic Sea Salt.

There is some controversy regarding taking Iodine if one has Hashimoto's.

Personally, (and I have Hashi's) I find I do very well on it. More energy,

mental function, etc. I am following Dr. Brownstein's protocol, and he says it

will help the Hashi's (and, I'm also hoping, the MS....)

Beverly

>

>

>

> Subject: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

> To: mscured

> Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 9:49 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> I did an MRI last friday after complaining about limb numbness and weakness,

spinal cord moving sensation. today i just heard from my neurologist that i have

several lesions in my spinal cord and possibly in my brain. I will do a spinal

fluid test next week.

>

> my doctor briefly discussed the treatment option with me: cortisone. i'd like

to hear your opinion about this treatment and other alternative treatment.

>

> I have hashimoto's, triggered by eating kelp/seaweed. When it was first

triggered last year, i started to feel inflammation in my brain and involuntary

movements (like grinding my teeth, twitching at night). Many hypo patients

taking natural thyroid medications experience low adrenal function. i am

actually taking adrenal cortex supplement that contains a small amount of

cortisol. i found it helpful at night to suppress the involuntary movements.

>

> Has anyone here found low dose cortisol helpful?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ruby

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, Ruby, I do also take Hyrocortisone 20 mg for adrenal exhaustion. I can't

say exactly whether or not it helps; not sure whether I'm worse without it, but

know that I feel fairly well on it.

I also take Magnesium Malate to help me not grind my teeth at night.

Beverly

>

>

>

> Subject: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

> To: mscured

> Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 9:49 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> I did an MRI last friday after complaining about limb numbness and weakness,

spinal cord moving sensation. today i just heard from my neurologist that i have

several lesions in my spinal cord and possibly in my brain. I will do a spinal

fluid test next week.

>

> my doctor briefly discussed the treatment option with me: cortisone. i'd like

to hear your opinion about this treatment and other alternative treatment.

>

> I have hashimoto's, triggered by eating kelp/seaweed. When it was first

triggered last year, i started to feel inflammation in my brain and involuntary

movements (like grinding my teeth, twitching at night). Many hypo patients

taking natural thyroid medications experience low adrenal function. i am

actually taking adrenal cortex supplement that contains a small amount of

cortisol. i found it helpful at night to suppress the involuntary movements.

>

> Has anyone here found low dose cortisol helpful?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ruby

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I also take Lugol's,  been on it for 5+ yrs, it does help. I also have

Hashimotos

Subject: Re: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

To: mscured

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 8:06 PM

 

I think there are alot of us MSer's with thyroid problems. This makes sense, as

I have read research which links iodine deficiency during childhood as a

causative factor in MS. This would affect the thyroid gland, also.

The Great Lakes region in the US used to be known as the " Goiter Belt. " Now it

is can also be called the " MS Belt. "

I am now supplementing (in addition to everything ELSE!) with Lugol's Iodine,

currently using 30 mg (Yes, I said Milligrams!) along with companion nutrients

of Magnesium, Selenium, Vit. C and Celtic Sea Salt.

There is some controversy regarding taking Iodine if one has Hashimoto's.

Personally, (and I have Hashi's) I find I do very well on it. More energy,

mental function, etc. I am following Dr. Brownstein's protocol, and he says it

will help the Hashi's (and, I'm also hoping, the MS....)

Beverly

>

>

>

> Subject: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

> To: mscured

> Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 9:49 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

> Hello everyone,

>

> I did an MRI last friday after complaining about limb numbness and weakness,

spinal cord moving sensation. today i just heard from my neurologist that i have

several lesions in my spinal cord and possibly in my brain. I will do a spinal

fluid test next week.

>

> my doctor briefly discussed the treatment option with me: cortisone. i'd like

to hear your opinion about this treatment and other alternative treatment.

>

> I have hashimoto's, triggered by eating kelp/seaweed. When it was first

triggered last year, i started to feel inflammation in my brain and involuntary

movements (like grinding my teeth, twitching at night). Many hypo patients

taking natural thyroid medications experience low adrenal function. i am

actually taking adrenal cortex supplement that contains a small amount of

cortisol. i found it helpful at night to suppress the involuntary movements.

>

> Has anyone here found low dose cortisol helpful?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ruby

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid. It can cause side effects that you may not

realise are related to its use. If you don't notice any improvements after

taking it, stop! It stores in your body and won't work if you ever need it. It

diminishes in potency like other steroids. Adrenal exhaustion can be rectified

by diet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol

>

> Oh, Ruby, I do also take Hyrocortisone 20 mg for adrenal exhaustion. I can't

say exactly whether or not it helps; not sure whether I'm worse without it, but

know that I feel fairly well on it.

>

> I also take Magnesium Malate to help me not grind my teeth at night.

>

> Beverly

[Guest guest]

my son takes this, for addisons, a by product of ALD. ive tried it, just to

see and it made me woozy. now i just live on coffee and aspirin

kerry

>

>

> Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid. It can cause side effects that you may

> not realise are related to its use. If you don't notice any improvements

> after taking it, stop! It stores in your body and won't work if you ever

> need it. It diminishes in potency like other steroids. Adrenal exhaustion

> can be rectified by diet.

>

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol

>

>

>

> >

> > Oh, Ruby, I do also take Hyrocortisone 20 mg for adrenal exhaustion. I

> can't say exactly whether or not it helps; not sure whether I'm worse

> without it, but know that I feel fairly well on it.

> >

> > I also take Magnesium Malate to help me not grind my teeth at night.

> >

> > Beverly

>

>

>

--

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www.ALDkids

www.marineparents.com

[Guest guest]

> I went from being pretty much non-functional

> to being mostly functional within a very short time after starting the

> cortisol. I have lately been trying to use diet to build up my adrenals so

> I can get off of the cortisol. If it doesn't work, then I'm ok with that

> because the cortisol makes me so much better!

>

Hi ,

Some herbs you might want to check into for your adrenals are ashwagandha,

astragalus, and maca. I also found acupuncture helpful. For anti-inflammatory

stuff, I use fresh pineapple and turmeric. I just read the other day that

tomatillos are also highly anti-inflammatory, so I'm going to look into what

recipes they would be good for. I'm thinking maybe on my gluten-free pizza.

HTH!

Crystal

[Guest guest]

The problem with some of the adaptogens (like ashwagandha, rhiodola, etc.)

is that they can stimulate the adrenals and that is the last thing you want

to do! Stimulating a tired adrenal will just make things worse! Or, you

could cause it to make too much adrenaline which will further stress things.

I've done Traditional Chinese Medicines that are supposed to balance the

adrenals (Free and Easy Wanderer, and An Shen Bu Xin Wan). I like them, but

ran out. No $$ to replenish at the moment! I've also heard that nettles

(taken as a tea) will heal adrenals. The nettles are my next experiment!

I do take maca, although a very small amount. I also take turmeric. Both

of which I take when I remember to! LOL!

The thing I've learned is that everyone is different. I recently read 'The

Metabolic Typing Diet' and it basically says what works for one can be a

poison to another. Because there are so many variables with genes and

tendencies and how we process foods that turmeric could make inflammation

worse in some people! (Not saying it does, just saying the possibility is

there.)

Anyway, I'm trying everything! Not all at once, but little by little. Ugh.

Such a long and tedious process!

Thanks!

From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of

freewitheft

Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 3:11 PM

To: mscured

Subject: Re: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

> I went from being pretty much non-functional

> to being mostly functional within a very short time after starting the

> cortisol. I have lately been trying to use diet to build up my adrenals so

> I can get off of the cortisol. If it doesn't work, then I'm ok with that

> because the cortisol makes me so much better!

>

Hi ,

Some herbs you might want to check into for your adrenals are ashwagandha,

astragalus, and maca. I also found acupuncture helpful. For

anti-inflammatory stuff, I use fresh pineapple and turmeric. I just read the

other day that tomatillos are also highly anti-inflammatory, so I'm going to

look into what recipes they would be good for. I'm thinking maybe on my

gluten-free pizza. HTH!

Crystal

[Guest guest]

> The thing I've learned is that everyone is different. I recently read 'The

> Metabolic Typing Diet' and it basically says what works for one can be a

> poison to another. Because there are so many variables with genes and

> tendencies

Yes, true. It's good that you're investigating a lot of possibilities. Maybe

something like acupuncture or fasting would be beneficial too. What I mean is

using an approach that doesn't target a specific issue or symptom but does some

whole body healing and bringing it all back in balance. I've found both to be

very, very helpful. Not really a quick fix (although fasting would be quicker

than acupuncture I think! lol) but it's good for keeping that qi flowing and

helping the body help itself. Just my opinion (and I may change my mind at some

point!), but I think I place more value on that kind of stuff than the

individual supplements. I don't like to get too caught up in the details and

lose the big picture!

And I hear ya on the money issues. This healing yourself out-of-pocket stuff

can get spendy!!!

Crystal

[Guest guest]

I think I just read that Ashwagandha is a member of the nightshade family.

Weird, but true. So, if you're avoiding nightshades, don't take ashwagandha.

Beverly

> Hi ,

>

> Some herbs you might want to check into for your adrenals are ashwagandha,

astragalus, and maca. I also found acupuncture helpful. For anti-inflammatory

stuff, I use fresh pineapple and turmeric. I just read the other day that

tomatillos are also highly anti-inflammatory, so I'm going to look into what

recipes they would be good for. I'm thinking maybe on my gluten-free pizza.

HTH!

>

> Crystal

>

[Guest guest]

So are nettles, tomatillos and cayenne pepper.

>

> I think I just read that Ashwagandha is a member of the nightshade family.

Weird, but true. So, if you're avoiding nightshades, don't take ashwagandha.

>

> Beverly

[Guest guest]

It was a long time ago and I don't remember the dosage. The prednisone came in

a blister pack in the amount prescribed. I suppose that this is standard issue.

I had to get an extra card to wean myself off longer. The second card was a

lower potency.

I had an out-of-body experience. I felt like I was floating above the scene. I

could hear but I couldn't respond. I was very dizzy and light-headed. It

didn't last long and my walking was better after a few days.

I packed my van and drove from NM to Arizona to spend the winter. I did an

antique show and I had trouble packing everything that didn't sell back into the

van. I had to use a walker soon after. I sold my van on that trip and I

haven't driven or walked un-aided since. My parents came to AZ to get me.

I had an exacerbation when I got back to NM because I took Three-Lac and

couldn't eliminate the waste faster than the candida died. This is why I always

suggest a slow detox. Waste has to be removed or the toxic byproducts will

redistribute causing problems in many places that had not yet been affected. It

becomes a ripple that keeps expanding if you can't stop it. I have put a stop to

progression but I have not corrected my ability to walk. I know that will

happen someday because I have had many other improvements and I am inspired!

>

> Alison,

>

> Could you describe how you reacted when you weaned off the steroid? What was

the dose you were given? for how long? What was the shock like?

>

> How long did it help before the symptoms returned?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ruby

[Guest guest]

Ruby,

I had steroid treatment 17 years ago, IV prednisone for 5 day. I got septisemia,

lost the use of my bladder and legs.

Do your home work, I have heard many bad stories, this is my story.

(England).

Could you describe how you reacted when you weaned off the steroid? What was the

dose you were given? for how long? What was the shock like?

How long did it help before the symptoms returned?

Could you describe how you reacted when you weaned off the steroid? What was the

dose you were given? for how long? What was the shock like?

How long did it help before the symptoms returned?

[Guest guest]

,

I am sorry to hear your story. Would you suggest that I decline the use of

prednisone?

Thanks,

Ruby

>

> Ruby,

> I had steroid treatment 17 years ago, IV prednisone for 5 day. I got

septisemia, lost the use of my bladder and legs.

> Do your home work, I have heard many bad stories, this is my story.

> (England).

>

>

> Could you describe how you reacted when you weaned off the steroid? What was

the dose you were given? for how long? What was the shock like?

>

> How long did it help before the symptoms returned?

> Could you describe how you reacted when you weaned off the steroid? What was

the dose you were given? for how long? What was the shock like?

>

> How long did it help before the symptoms returned?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I want to add something here. Prednisone, while some may find it useful for

the short term, will *always* come back to bite you in the rump. As a young

teen, I took oral prednisone to manage very severe asthma. When my dr.

weaned me off the steroid, I developed my first MS symptoms. I was 15 years

old. Later, when I needed prednisone again for the asthma I suffered a side

effect known an " Prednisone induced psychosis. "

Most drs and pharmacists will tell you the prednisone induced psychosis is

rare, some will even claim it does not exist. But it does exist, and it's

more common than many want to believe.. and it 's not a fun side effect. I

lost at least one week of my memory, and completely went off at work,

injuring my supervisor, and threatening a co-worker. I do not remember the

incident. My supervisor and a few work friends told me later what I did. I

was lucky they didnt' call the police. I was working in the mental health

field at the time, and one of my co-workers was familiar with prednisone

induced psychosis and knew I was taking prednisone for asthma. She was able

to figure out what the heck was wrong with me, and took care of me until it

wore off.

I've heard that some who take prednisone have emotionally issues for the

rest of their life.

Yvette

[Guest guest]

Prednisone is different from the cortisol (Cortef/hydrocortisone) that I

take. 1mg of Prednisone is the same as 4mg cortisol, so don't take 30mg of

Prednisone! That's like 120mg of cortisol and that is too much!

Just wanted to be sure to make that known if it wasn't!

From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of

Yvette

Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 10:27 AM

To: mscured

Subject: Re: Re: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

I want to add something here. Prednisone, while some may find it useful for

the short term, will *always* come back to bite you in the rump. As a young

teen, I took oral prednisone to manage very severe asthma. When my dr.

weaned me off the steroid, I developed my first MS symptoms. I was 15 years

old. Later, when I needed prednisone again for the asthma I suffered a side

effect known an " Prednisone induced psychosis. "

Most drs and pharmacists will tell you the prednisone induced psychosis is

rare, some will even claim it does not exist. But it does exist, and it's

more common than many want to believe.. and it 's not a fun side effect. I

lost at least one week of my memory, and completely went off at work,

injuring my supervisor, and threatening a co-worker. I do not remember the

incident. My supervisor and a few work friends told me later what I did. I

was lucky they didnt' call the police. I was working in the mental health

field at the time, and one of my co-workers was familiar with prednisone

induced psychosis and knew I was taking prednisone for asthma. She was able

to figure out what the heck was wrong with me, and took care of me until it

wore off.

I've heard that some who take prednisone have emotionally issues for the

rest of their life.

Yvette

[Guest guest]

I've been on HC 20 mg daily for adrenal fatigue. Also have thyroid problems.

In addition to the HC, I take an OTC adrenal cortex product called Isocort.

Recently, I ran out, and didn't have the $$ to purchase. Plus, I wasn't sure it

was doing anything. Within 2 weeks I had such severe fatigue! I was getting

regular sleep at night, but then needed to take a 2-3 hour nap every afternoon.

And seemed to lose my " mojo. "

Figured it was the MS and that I was going to have to learn to live with it.

Then I decided, just for the heck of it, to see if it was the lack of Isocort

that had affected me. So I got a bottle and started back on it (I take 2 tabs

twice daily).

Within 3 days the need for naps stopped. I can only assume it is the Isocort

making the difference.

Beverly

>

> I take 25 - 30mg, spaced throughout the day. 10mg in the morning and at

> noon, then 5mg in the evening and at night (sometimes I forget the evening

> one). I can tell when I miss a 10mg dose! The 5mg I don't miss as much in

> the evening/night. 30mg is a small dose - your body should be making about

> 40-60mg a day (rough average for most people) - I was making some, just not

> enough. During times of stress (illness, infection, etc.) you can make

> 200mg and more to deal with the stress.

>

>

>

> Cortisol treatment is very delicate and you really have to pay attention to

> your symptoms. I do the temperature and blood pressure monitoring found at

> http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/temperature/ and

> http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/adrenal-info/. For me, it really lets

> me know what's going on! It's pretty much right on - when my temps/BP is

> off I feel terrible! When it's where it's supposed to be I feel good!

> I hope you find something to make you more functional soon. I fully

> recognize that what worked for me may not work for you. But sometimes it's

> worth a try!

>

> (((HUGS)))

>

>

>

> From: mscured [mailto:mscured ] On Behalf Of

> benzo4321

> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 5:07 PM

> To: mscured

> Subject: Re: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

> ,

>

> Thank you for your response. I am kind of non-functional at the moment.

> severe fatigue, lost lots of weight, spinal cord constantly moving,

> inflamation in the cervical spinal cord.

>

> HOw much HC are you on?

>

> Regards,

>

> Ruby

>

[Guest guest]

Wow, Yvette, that's quite a story. Thank God you got through it with the help

of your coworker!

Two years ago I had a SEVERE case of poison ivy that I just couldn't treat on my

own. I went to the dr. and she gave me the tapered dose of Prednisone? Well,

this was during the time of my severe depression and do you know? the prednisone

helped my mood.

It only lasted while I was taking it, though. After I weaned off, the

depression came back.

So I can attest that Prednisone can affect the brain. In my case, it was

beneficial to me, but short-lived.

Beverly

>

> I want to add something here. Prednisone, while some may find it useful for

> the short term, will *always* come back to bite you in the rump. As a young

> teen, I took oral prednisone to manage very severe asthma. When my dr.

> weaned me off the steroid, I developed my first MS symptoms. I was 15 years

> old. Later, when I needed prednisone again for the asthma I suffered a side

> effect known an " Prednisone induced psychosis. "

>

> Most drs and pharmacists will tell you the prednisone induced psychosis is

> rare, some will even claim it does not exist. But it does exist, and it's

> more common than many want to believe.. and it 's not a fun side effect. I

> lost at least one week of my memory, and completely went off at work,

> injuring my supervisor, and threatening a co-worker. I do not remember the

> incident. My supervisor and a few work friends told me later what I did. I

> was lucky they didnt' call the police. I was working in the mental health

> field at the time, and one of my co-workers was familiar with prednisone

> induced psychosis and knew I was taking prednisone for asthma. She was able

> to figure out what the heck was wrong with me, and took care of me until it

> wore off.

>

> I've heard that some who take prednisone have emotionally issues for the

> rest of their life.

> Yvette

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You are an exception, Beverly.

There are many natural, herbal and nutritional alternatives to taking

steroids. The natural methods help the body heal and recover, instead of

just covering up the problem and potentially making things worse.

Prednisone use may have contributed to the ms. I was 15 yrs old when I had

my first symptom. And, I had just come off of a course of steroids for the

asthma. I have seen two naturopathic doctors who think the steroids had a

part in the ms.

There are alternatives to prednisone and it is always best to use natural

medicine.

Yvette

>

>

> Wow, Yvette, that's quite a story. Thank God you got through it with the

> help of your coworker!

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Yes,when I first used IV steroids, I could only go 2 days because I couldn't

breathe. Everyone acted like it was all in my head.

The second time that I used steroids, I did so for 5 days intravenously, then

went on an oral taper-- I lost control of my bladder for quite some time and

it's still not completely back to normal.

Re: Re: Spinal cord lesions - cortisone treatment?

You are an exception, Beverly.

There are many natural, herbal and nutritional alternatives to taking

steroids. The natural methods help the body heal and recover, instead of

just covering up the problem and potentially making things worse.

Prednisone use may have contributed to the ms. I was 15 yrs old when I had

my first symptom. And, I had just come off of a course of steroids for the

asthma. I have seen two naturopathic doctors who think the steroids had a

part in the ms.

There are alternatives to prednisone and it is always best to use natural

medicine.

Yvette

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Oh, sure, I understand that, and I believe in natural therapies.

This particular case of poison ivy was the 3rd time in 3 years that I got it.

It was particularly bad. The previous years I used natural stuff, but this

time, nothing worked. It was going into my eyes. So I chose the Pred. route.

This was the FIRST time I had ever used steroids, and I already had MS, so I

know this wasn't a causative factor in the MS.

Anyway, normally I try everything first before going to the doctor, but this

time felt like an emergency.

But I appreciate your comments.

Beverly

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