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Breathing problems from long term IV steriods
by tankgirl, Oct 16, 2007 09:14AM
Anyone had problems from long term IV steriods?
Dx in 93 b4 interferons, on & off IV steriods. Yrs took all interferons + Novantrone (chemo) + IV steriods for exacerbations. On regular IV steriods 500mg @ 4-6 weeks x 3 yrs!
Now worsening SOB, dry cough, vertigo, dizziness (+ other reg. MS symptoms). Starting to get real scared as went from walking with braces to my wheelchair (I do fall) in 2 months. CT Scan of lungs positive for bilateral scarring + COPD which I have no idea how I would get as I don't smoke, etc.
Anyone on long term steroids please respond. Thanks..
Dx in 93 b4 interferons, on & off IV steriods. Yrs took all interferons + Novantrone (chemo) + IV steriods for exacerbations. On regular IV steriods 500mg @ 4-6 weeks x 3 yrs!
Now worsening SOB, dry cough, vertigo, dizziness (+ other reg. MS symptoms). Starting to get real scared as went from walking with braces to my wheelchair (I do fall) in 2 months. CT Scan of lungs positive for bilateral scarring + COPD which I have no idea how I would get as I don't smoke, etc.
Anyone on long term steroids please respond. Thanks..
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Sorry you are having a hard time.
I have not heard of long term steroids causing breathing problems. Steriods are used for long-term management of severe asthma.
Maybe there is something else going on.
Any feedback from your doctors?
S
When my mother was diagnosed with COPD, she was given steriods to HELP her breathe more easily. I am not a doctor, but I feel that your COPD is NOT from the steriods.
Your questions about COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder) deserves a call to your doctor for a further explanation. Not knowing what is causing it, puts too much stress on you; which you don't need right now.
I wish there was more that I could tell you. Perhaps Quix can chime in and offer some more advice. I will include you in my prayers. Keep the chin up and remember that we are all here for you.
Take care, Heather