C spine lesion

[JJJ77]

Hello all!  Due to right arm numbness, I recently had two MRIs done and both detected a lesion on my C4 spine but no abnormal finings in my brain.  Famliy Dr started a Decadron taper saying that it looks like MS but symptoms worsened.  Neuro started IV Solu-Medrol 500mg x5 days and today was the last dose.  Still numb arm. Just curious if any of you have experienced anything like this or how long it may take to get some relief from Solu-Medrol.  Any information is very much so appreciated.  Kinda freaking out here!!!  Thanks!

[JJJ77]

Hello everyone!  I was able to make an appt with my neuro for Monday.  My husband and I are currently trying to compose a list of questions to ask and truthfully, we don't even know where to start.  I have an active lesion on my C4 spine (Nothing on my brain MRI) that the neuro treated with Solu-Medrol 500mg x5d.  I am now on a 20 day taper of prednisone with a follow MRI in 2 months.  I have not been dx with MS yet.  Do any of you have any insight as to what type of questions/precedures we should be asking him about.  I am new into the Neuro world but already learning that you have to maximixe your time with the Dr when you can!!  Any insight/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Also, I think this forum is a great resource for those of us that feel we have no where else to turn!  Thanks to all of you!!!

[doni54]

Hi JJ, and welcome to the forum!

Christy and Heather have answered your questions, I just wanted you to know how happy I am that you found our forum!!

This is a great place with wonderful caring people, I think you will love it here.

I look forward to getting to know you better and for you to post more about yourself.

We have some wonderful health pages if you are interested.  Just click on the health page icon in the upper right hand corner.

Take care, and Happy New Year!!!!
doni

[Heather3418]

It may take a few more days before you start to see any improvement, if you are going to see any at all.  Steroids are used for inflammation that needs to be brought under control quickly.  If you don't notice any improvements in a few days, please contact your Neuro to let him know.

Please let us know what the next few days bring.  And welcome to the Forum.

Heather

[nncdalton]

2 weeks ago I had numbness on the right side of my face and some partial paralysis. I went on solu medrol at 1000mg IV with a 10+ day step down. I am still experiencing numbness in my face but it is gradually getting better. The Dr told me that the affected area in my brain from this episode was the brain stem itself.
Are you doing OK with all of the steroids? I found the treatment to be worse than the numbness. My MS has never shown up on an MRI either in the spine or in the brain. I will tell you after they do the MRI for this episode whether that is still the case. I always have a step down from IV steroids but I am not sure if it is necessary. Someone on the forum will know for sure.
I hope that you feel better!

Christy D