IVSM

[missyrn0514]

I am going to start a 5day run of 1gm daily Solumedrol. It has been a few years since I have agreed to this and if I
was able to make it through more than 2 days a week of work I probably would think twice after reading other post.
My last experience was of extreme moodiness and fatigue. I don't remember the metallic taste but will watch for that. Also have to have a repeat LP in the am so please keep me in your thoughts. I am a little nervous.

Do any of you have issues with bladder control. Some days its like I cant make it work while others it has a mind of its own.

I also wonder if I don't wear myself out trying to walk normal so no one knows there is anything different. I am a nurse and at present work in a hospital on a cardiac floor. I do not want anyone to think I can't pull my weight. By noon I am thinking it is a mile from one end of the hall to the next. My lightweight shoes feel like blocks on my feet.

Are any of you on the Swank Diet, something else I am looking into??

Missy

[PastorDan]

Bladder control problems are very common in MS, I've learned.

[BethLo]

I am currently inpatient with flare getting IVSM 1 gram a day. 2nd dose today and I always get really bad muscle and bone pain during and after infusions.

[weeblzwobblz]

Hi Missy,

I have horrible bladder control and had the InterStim Implant.  Even with that, I have continual problems and wear Depend Underwear.

Sorry you have to have the IVSM.  Will you be hospitalized?  Can they catheterize you for convenience?