Does low does steroids like prednisone help ms flare ups

Can low dose prednisone help with mild flare ups like numbness in leg and burning sensation related to relapse remissive ms ? I've had flare ups a couple times sincey official dx in march. It sea to help after. Few days I need some guidance I had trouble walking on Friday and left work early. My doctor said to take a 5mg prednisone and elevate it. It didn't help I tried to reach him but couldn't so I took 5mg 3 x a day last 3days and twice today. It's a little better but I don't know what to do HELP

[Lulu54]

Hi redhead and welcome - I don't think we have met yet.  

The low doses of prednison do not really help with MS relapses.... what you need are the mega doses.  And since you are worsening, I wouldn't wait - call your doctor in the morning and ask about coming in for IV solumedrol or getting a rx for a mega dose course of oral steroids.  

As a point of reference, the recommended dose of steroids to treat an MS relapse is equivalent to taking 25 of those prednisone tablets in one dose.  A three-day course of steroids would require 75 tablets.  That should illustrate for you the need for a greater amount to treat your symptoms.

Welcome again and I hope we see you around.
Lulu

[Sumanadevii]

Before I was diagnosed I tried a dosing pack.  It did nothing for me.  I agree with Lulu.  Call the doctor and insist on being treated.