Thanks. If my symptoms continue I will get them checked out. But knowing me I will probably go months with these symptoms before I do anything. That's how I am.
So I just got back from my PM appointment. She's keeping me on the Mobic. She is getting me a TENS unit to try. And also gave me information on a neurostimulator. She told me that steroids might not be the best fit for me and that they will have to try other things. She said that because I'm only 26 she doesn't want me to have to have a lifetime of pain but hinted that it is a possibility. She said if I were older it would be a lot easier to treat me. I just hope that my pain stays where it is. I can deal with it right now since it's only at a 2 but if it gets any higher than I will have the neurostimulator put in.
Oh forgot to say that Cushings can be caused by steroid overuse BUT if there is some reason why you need the steroids an endo can advise on how to best dose you and see if maybe you are not making enough on your own.This could be Pituitary or Adrenal in nature too..so there is not a black and white line that says that it is against the law to use steroids for pain management but you do want to use the lowest effective dose that you can.
Hoselip
Howdy-
It sounds like you might need to see a neuro-endocrinologist. This is a special kind of endocrinologist that would do the work up for Cushing's or other hormonal conditions that are linked to the pitutiary gland. Cushing's can be caused by a growth in the Pituitary gland. There are other conditions of the pituitary gland that mimc Cushing's too like Prolactinomas and Growth Hormone Excess etc.
The workup usually involves hormonal testing, a thorough history and an MRI. It is good to gather up and bring pictures of yourself from say the last ten years that show any of the physical changes.
I had a pituitary growth that was removed 4 years ago via a surgery that was done through my nose. Simple, short and sweet surgery that requires a VERY good surgeon.
Usually larger university type hospitals have Pituitary centers,
Send me a message if you need more help.
Horselip
Well she told me that they were going to be really aggressive with the amount of steroids that they gave me. Each shot was increased in the amount of steroids. Plus I've taken oral steroids within this past year to try and help. I'm going to ask her how long these take to get out of my system and see what she says and then I'll tell her why I want the steroids to be out of my body.
My mom was on oral steroids, the ER gave her WAY to high of a dose, she got her script filled and was taking them and then knew something was wrong so she went to her PCP and he said she is lucky to be alive cause she was on a way to high doses. He had to get her off of them little by little and she went thru withdrawl really bad. She got to the point she couldnt even email me which she does every single day. Im not saying this is happening to you cause you just got a shot.
I would just bring it up and see if she thinks you should see your PCP about it.
Jamie
Well I've always done really well on depo. I've been on it 3 different times since I was 16. I've never gained weight on it and always stop my period completely. I've never had mood changes or anything like that. I just don't know if my PM is the right doctor to be bringing this all up to or if I should make an appointment with my PCP. Ever since I had these steroids put into my body it just feels like everything is breaking if that make sense. I can barley walk up the stairs to my office because my leg muscles are so weak and I feel like I'm going crazy.
I am so sorry your going thru this. I would ask your dr about everything, that way she can look into it. I hate that your back pain is coming back, even tho you had the injections. I would also make sure you tell her that.
I know depo can do some crazy stuff to your body. that is why I have never taken it. Alot of people I have talked to say they gain alot of weight on it and they also spot alot. I would ask about the Cushing's maybe they will test you just to make sure.
Let us know how it goes.
Jamie