I did a search, and guess what....solumedrol does cause minstrel irregularities. No wonder my poor cycle is so messed up! I am NOT taking it unless I absolutely need it. I am 35 and I need my ovaries to work as well as they can!
I went for a run last night. My right leg (Achilles tendon) is killing me. I did have several bouts of staph infection when I was younger, all in my right leg. The first episode was in the lining of the bone...... I hope that the solumedrol and the run did not do more damage.
Thank you for weighing in on this. I may be mistaken, but I think that the steroids that I had last month did something with my ovulation. The Specialist could tell from the look on my face that I was concerned about taking them while trying to conceive. He assured me that it was ok, but I just don't feel right about it. I am going to talk to my husband tonight.
My personal choice is to not take the steroids this month and see what happens. If I start into a relapse, I will take them next month and use contraception. I had doses on day 1 and day 2 of my cycle last month, and began to feel better on day 13. Today is the first day of my cycle, so if I were to take them, I would have to do it tomorrow and Saturday.
Thank you again,
Opie Ann
Hi, Opie, I had to step in here. At first I thought the neuro wanted you to take the steroids during pregnancy and I was horrified at that prospect.
I believe you should discuss this with a top-notch perinatolgist, before you do it. The steroids we take last a significant time in our blood streams - close to 2 weeks give or take a few days either way - varies with the person. If you should conceive a week before the dose, the baby might be exposed to significant doses for up to three and a half weeks. Steroids are powerful. Yes, I have read the studies that show steroids are not associated with major birth defects (life-threatening) during pregnancy at doses of about 20mg of prednisone, which would be about 24mg of prednisolone. They have been associated with higher rates of cleft lip and palate - during pregnancy.
I, myself, would want a perinatologist to clear me for use before conception, knowing that a dose "could" overlap with conception itself.
That is the pediatrician in me talking.
Quix
Thanks! I am still waiting on the full force cycle to call and make the appt. I am still unsure about it. Thanks for listening!
That is a tough decision for sure.
I have a hard time with the steroids too. I have done 3 5 day treatments and the side effects are horrible. I finished my last treatment 8 days ago and today is the first day I feel better. I still look awful.
Trying to have a baby creates a whole slew of emotional ups and downs on top of this disease. I would really have to think about it. I hope Quix will be able to come back soon and talk to you about it.
Take care
D
Quix takes steroids monthly, I believe, as a preemptive strike. You might want to drop her a PM and ask her to comment when she comes back around. For now she is off line, hopefully taking a long winter's nap.
There are down sides to the steroids, which you already know. So this is not a decision to make lightly.
be well,
Lulu