As I sit here today, with tears in my eyes, I need some advice and encouragement. I have recently been diagnosed with MS and feel everything is falling down around me. I also had cancer 3 years ago. I have been seeing a great neurologist who is trying to get me thru this. I had a flair up about 2 months ago....tired all the time, short term memory loss, tripping over my feet, ect. I started yesterday on Solumedrol 1.5 grams per day for 6 days. the home health nurse came to the house and set everything up. It took a little over an hr for it to run thru and I have been so sick since then I can hardle bear it, and have 5 more days to go. I have this terrible "metalic" taste in my mouth and nothing tastes good, not even water. I have the shakes and can't even write my name. I am taking Zofran for the nausea. The neurologist also prescriped Ritalin, to help with the memory thing, and an antidepressant Lexapro for depression. I really wanted to work while doing this, as I feel keeping busy is the best thing for me. I'm not a sit at home, do nothing person, but had to call off work for the next 6 days, as I am sooooo sick. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. If anyone else with MS reads this, please give me your input. I am going to a support meeting tomorrow. I consider all of you here great people with wonderful views. Spazzynurse, want your input also.
Thanks for listening