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Posted by JJJ77 (Member # 19274) on :

I am REALLY nervous because I was treated with

IV steroids in December for a lesion on my

spinal cord that looks like MS. I have not had

any Lyme tests done and I am now learning that

steroids could be a VERY bad thing if I do in

fact have Lyme Disease! I was bitten by a tick

last July and did not have any symptoms until

November when I got strep throat. Three days

later, numb right arm. My arm has gotten a

little better and haven't had anything new going

on since...other than a perforated eardrum with

a cold and eye floaters that my eye doctor said

was normal. Oh yea, and I have constant muscle

twitches which my MS doc said was normal due to

the lesion on my spinal cord. I know this is

alot of information but if any has any

thoughts/info I would love to hear. I do plan

to go to a LLMD as soon as possible! Thanks!

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Anti-oxidants can help decrease the debris material of which the eye floaters is comprised. Dark berries are excellent help, too.

Magnesium can help reduce the muscles twitches. Fish oil is vital, too.

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Don't worry too much. You can only do what you can only do. What "is" - well, is. You won't know more until you get a full assessment.

Did the steroids help reduce the lesion? You did not say.

You say you plan to go to a LLMD ASAP but you don't say that you have yet scheduled an appointment.

So, are you waiting to find one? Or do you have one in mind? Do you need help finding a doctor ?

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Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

i gave llmd info to poster! [Smile]

Posted by JJJ77 (Member # 19274) on :

Yes I am going to be going to see a llmd as soon as I can get an appt scheduled. I have a couple
in mind.

The lesion one month after steroids was the same
size. My arm is not as numb as it once but that seems sto be the only change since steroids.

I try not to worry but unfortunately, it is my nature!!

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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As soon as you can, please be sure to make that call. Action trumps worry.

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