Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
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Sorry to hear so many people are feeling lousy. Hope you all improve soon. MS is such a horrible thing to cope with. But we do.
I am making an effort to get stronger so I can get out of bed by myself. Had 3rd monthly steroid infusion 2 days ago. I have to try this so I don't lose all mobility.
Since I am new to this treatment I just want to ask how many people get nausea, lower GI upset and total loss of appetite? Any suggestions besides ginger ale and the like?
I'm using pepto bismal but barely making a dent. Meds are out says neuro - only Zofran which won't be covered.
Why does it always have to be that something to help you feel better also makes you feel sick?
Melanie
I am making an effort to get stronger so I can get out of bed by myself. Had 3rd monthly steroid infusion 2 days ago. I have to try this so I don't lose all mobility.
Since I am new to this treatment I just want to ask how many people get nausea, lower GI upset and total loss of appetite? Any suggestions besides ginger ale and the like?
I'm using pepto bismal but barely making a dent. Meds are out says neuro - only Zofran which won't be covered.
Why does it always have to be that something to help you feel better also makes you feel sick?
Melanie
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I just do not feel well and I really think that it's because I cried yesterday on my way to work about my Aunt who is in the hospital. I don't think that we will have her much longer. She is very frail. Now she needs help eating. So, this is the third time in a year that I felt this way after crying. I think crying releases toxins into my body. I also worked up a sweat at the gym...
"Dizziness or Nausea: Ginger 300 to 550 mg four times a day. Try Ginger Altoids." http://metairieinstitute.org/id10.html
Ginger Tonic (for what ails you)
"8-inch piece of fresh ginger root, sliced
3 fresh lemons, peeled
1/2 cup honey
1 cup hot water
Makes 8 Servings
Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Strain to remove pulp.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups of concentrated tonic. To drink, mix 1/4 cup concentrate with about 1 cup of water. Try it hot, iced, or cold & fizzy!" http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=69277
I don't take steroids anymore myself because I didn't like the symptoms I had from them. The last infusion I received was a gamma globulin type. Hope you feel better!