joint, bone and muscle pain.

[Lizz005]

I am 26 years old and was disagnosed with MS back in 2012. I never actually knew what to look for when it came to a "flare up", although my optic neuritis was one of my symptoms I knee I had. Last week I had 3 days of IV steroids and figured I would get better....I was wrong! I started to feel this unbearable joint, muscle and bone pain. Everything hurt on my body and just with the simple extention of my arms it hurt to the extreme I wanted to scream. Another symptom I have is a constant feeling of pressure being pushed into my head. I feel like something is tryjng to squeeze my brain out with a random bloody nose. I'm told this is a season change flare up....=(

My question is, has anyone ever felt like this before?  


-Lizz=)

[Lizz005]

I am feeling a little better. My MS hug is slowly feeling better. I don't feel it as intense. This was my first time experiencing the infamous MS hug. Thank you for asking.

[supermum_ms]

Hey glad to hear we were of some help, how you doing today?

Cheers........JJ

[Lizz005]

TYVM for the feedback all and thank you for the welcoming to the community. <3

My Neuro took me off IV steroids because of the terrible side effects. I am now on Prendison and feeling a little better than before. She is also running some blood tests on me because she thinks I might have had an allergic reaction to the solumedrol.

[karryon55]

Hi there & welcome to the MS community,

I also have to agree with both Kyle & JJ in that what you have explained sounds just like the IV steroids to me. The good news is it should settle down in the coming weeks but I would still consult your doc about the way you feel.

I really hope this passes for you soon & that you can get some sleep as well. The insomnia associated with steroids is a real pain as well & only adds to your discomfort.

So to answer your question "Yes many people react badly to steroids & feel this way" so if it's any consolation you are not alone.

Take care & keep us updated on how you are feeling.

Karry.

[kwarendorf]

I'm with JJ. It sounds like you are having a reaction to the IVSM. Here is a link to a side effects summary. Two of the listed symptoms are trouble sleeping and bone and joint pain. I would contact your doc ASAP.

http://www.rxlist.com/solu-medrol-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Kyle