Medrol (Methylprednisolone)

Day 3- Solumedrol - Pain decreasing and Vision Getting Better

I did my own Solumedrol IV this morning and it went along fine without any issues. I just have the yucky metallic taste in my mouth that will last awhile along with the potential crash. The doctor did prescribe a taper this time for me because the IV crash last time put me on crutches for a couple of weeks ... the pain was horrible!! A solumedrol crash after such a high dose can be tough (atleast it was by IV for me). The eye still hurts somewhat but the pain is down by 70% and I will take that.

I feel like I am dealing well with Dad and that we as a family are dealing with his passing as a good working unit. I'm tired and stressed (so my body told me so) and I need to take it as easy as I can without getting too crazy. I hope the taper helps with some of the crazy symptoms too. Fortunately, with my sleep drug (Klonopin) I slept like a rock and woke up a little sleepy actually. Usually the steriods can keep you up. I did have some energy to accomplish some little errands with CC this morning which was good.

She has been a rock. This weekend I will plan to go up North and spend some time with my Mom and take CC along too. I just don't want to overwhelm her at this point. Lots of stuff to do but no big rush to do it in. That's the key.

I've gotten a lot of support through Facebook and have been so appreciative. No one is ever really prepared to have a parent pass away ... I am just thankful not to have to do it alone.

Source: My Journey: Living well with MS - by Diana de Avila