Hi , I took 2 rounds of Prednisone and both were the same for me.
Hungry and awake. But it helped me walk normal, wish I could take them all the time (but I know that is a no no)

energy! energy!ENERGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as you can see I love it

Im glad to here these responses so far. I was just a little worried about the roid rage. I personally have never experienced it but was wondering if anyone else did. thanks for yur response.
april

It sounds like your body handles it well, and the fact that you ask about roid rage probably helps avoid it IMHO.

Oral prednisone definitely messed up my sleep. It felt something like 5 or 10 cups of coffee. Jitters and all. I could feel that everyone, absolutely everyone annoyed me. I just hid from everyone as best I could for a couple of days and did not answer the phone. The IV dose is probably more potent. Good luck!

Keep an eye on your blood sugar levels. Steroids do nasty things to your blood sugar levels. That's why the hunger is an issue.

Good luck and God Bless - Rana'

April, Over the years I have had steroids many times, and while at first I got a boost of energy, and ran around the house and did things, but last couple of times, I feel like I am going a thousand miles an hour, but I am only able to go like 10 (LOL). And of course not being able to sleep. I myself have never had "roid rage', so you may not ever. I hope you have good luck with them! The last couple of times, I did not notice any improvement, but in the past it has helped allot. I have started LDN, so no more steroids for me! dd

Hi April,
I have been on steroids countless times, and the first time was the hardest because my body wasn't used to it.

So don't worry, you will get used to being on steroids. The only down side is weight gain, but that is only a temporary thing that goes away as soon as you stop taking the roids.

Best of luck to you!

Take care,

Cindy

Everyone I've met that gained weight with steroids never lost it. I've seen pictures of someone that I couldn't believe was so HOT before the steroids and has never lost the weight.

A friend of mine blew up so much he looked like he was wearing one of those Hollywood fat suits. It was unreal.

Another friend gained and never lost.

I don't think I've met anyone who's lost the weight they suddenly gained. But I've only met a handful of people.

Hi April, I had my first treatment this past July, they did absolutly nothing for me with my ms,
except I gained 15 pounds in less than a month.and till this date has not come off,I agree with Larry.I also had a friend that blew up, that was in a rehabilation center to learn to walk again because of steroids. But everyone reacts different to steroids,I ve seen some good they have done for people, Steroids just are not for me.

Be well and good luck, Melinda

thank you for your responses. I personaly am not worried about the weight, although I did gain 14 ponds in 10 days the last time I was in the hospital on them yeeesh...
I also lost the weight within a month after comeing off of them. so I really dont think the weight is going to be an issue for me. they also helped very well with my attack back in aug. so Im looking for the same experience this time hopefully.
thank you,
april

Are you getting the IV infusions? If so, they made me very hot (temperature wise) and headachey but helped with the symptoms. The oral ones sucked. They made me nauseous, break out in pimples, and a little nutty, too. Good luck!

a few years ago, i had a lot of problems with my left arm. i had solumedrol via IV and prednisone by mouth and hated all of it for about 3 weeks total. i felt sick and nauseated, couldn't sleep, felt spaced out, put on weight (about 10 lbs), but after it was done, i did feel better. and i was able to use my arm again. i try to avoid the steroids, but i know that they are very helpful for many and often necessary.