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Methylprednisolone
Purpose:
Relapse MS (exacerbation)
(Started Apr 25, 2005)
| Date |
Dosage |
Perceived effectiveness |
Side Effects |
Adherence |
Burden |
| Aug 21, 2008 |
1 g
Daily
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   Major
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   Moderate
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   Always
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   Not at all
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- Side effects:
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Restlessness, Heartburn, Insomnia
- Date
- Aug 21, 2008
- Advice & Tips
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After having this treatment I feel good for quite some time. This treatment is a blessing regardless of the side effects.
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Sex:
F
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Data Quality: 1 star
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Type: Relapsing-Remitting
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Sensation: Moderate
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Overall: Moderate
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Cognition: moderate
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Vision: moderate
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Speech: moderate
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Swallowing: moderate
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Upper limb: moderate
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Walking: moderate

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Purposes:
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and Stiffness/Spasticity
(Started Jul 24, 2008)
| Date |
Dosage |
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Perceived effectiveness
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Stiffness/Spasticity
Perceived effectiveness
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Side Effects |
Adherence |
Burden |
| Aug 21, 2008 |
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   Moderate
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   Moderate
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   Mild
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   Always
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   Not at all
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| Jul 28, 2008 |
As needed
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   Moderate
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   Major
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   Mild
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   Always
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   Not at all
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- Side effects:
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Restlessness, Insomnia, Insomnia, Anxious mood, Anxious mood
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Sex:
F
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Data Quality: 2 stars
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Type: Relapsing-Remitting
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Sensation: Moderate
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Overall: Moderate
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Cognition: moderate
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Vision: moderate
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Speech: moderate
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Swallowing: mild
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Upper limb: moderate
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Walking: moderate

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Purpose:
Stiffness/Spasticity
(Started Jul 11, 2004)
| Date |
Dosage |
Perceived effectiveness |
Side Effects |
Adherence |
Burden |
| Aug 20, 2008 |
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   Moderate
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   Mild
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   Always
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   Somewhat
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| Sep 13, 2006 |
2250 mg
Monthly
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   Moderate
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   Severe
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   Always
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   Very
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- Side effects:
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Sleeplessness, Hair loss, Flushed, Taste changed, Eye problems, Weight gain
- Date
- Aug 20, 2008
- Advice & Tips
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Too much for too long is probably not good.
- Cost
- < $25 monthly
- Date
- Sep 13, 2006
- Advice & Tips
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This treatment probably should be taken in extreme moderation, just as my personal, non-professional opinion.
- Cost
- < $25 monthly
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Purpose:
Blurry vision
(Started Apr 29, 2008)
| Date |
Dosage |
Perceived effectiveness |
Side Effects |
Adherence |
Burden |
| May 02, 2008 |
1000 mg
Daily
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?Can't tell
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   Severe
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   Always
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   Very
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- Side effects:
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Metallic taste in mouth, Heartburn, Weight gain, Flushed, Fatigue, Nausea, Light sensitivity (photophobia)
- Date
- May 02, 2008
- Advice & Tips
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Brace yourself... anything can happen!
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Purpose:
Balance problems
(Started Aug 13, 2007)
| Date |
Dosage |
Perceived effectiveness |
Side Effects |
Adherence |
Burden |
| Feb 17, 2008 |
1000 mg
Daily
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   Major
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   Severe
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   Always
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   Very
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- Side effects:
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Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), Low potassium (hypokalemia), Restlessness, Thrush, Heart rate low, Increased appetite, Heartburn, Insomnia, Anxious mood
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- jenj
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Sex:
F
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Data Quality: 2 stars
- Mentor
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Type: Relapsing-Remitting
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Sensation: None
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Overall: Mild
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Cognition: none
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Vision: none
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Speech: none
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Swallowing: none
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Upper limb: moderate
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Walking: severe

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Purposes:
General health and Walking difficult without aid
(Started Feb 10, 2006)
| Date |
Dosage |
General health
Perceived effectiveness
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Walking difficult without aid
Perceived effectiveness
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Side Effects |
Adherence |
Burden |
| Jun 28, 2007 |
1 g
Daily
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?Can't tell
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   Moderate
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   Moderate
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   Always
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   A little
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- Side effects:
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Withdrawal effects, Restlessness, Racing heart feeling, Insomnia, Anxious mood
- Date
- Jun 28, 2007
- Advice & Tips
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get a prednisone chaser
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- LSK
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Sex:
F
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Data Quality: 3 stars
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Type: Secondary Progressive
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Sensation: Moderate
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Overall: Moderate
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Cognition: severe
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Vision: none
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Speech: moderate
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Swallowing: none
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Upper limb: moderate
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Walking: moderate

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LSK
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Purpose:
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
(Started Jan 01, 1997)
| Date |
Dosage |
Perceived effectiveness |
Side Effects |
Adherence |
Burden |
| Feb 01, 2007 |
1 g
Monthly
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   Slight
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   Mild
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   Always
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   Not at all
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- Side effects:
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Metallic taste in mouth, Sleeplessness, Flushed
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Purpose:
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
(Started Aug 24, 2006)
| Date |
Dosage |
Perceived effectiveness |
Side Effects |
Adherence |
Burden |
| Aug 28, 2006 |
100 mg
Daily
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   Major
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   Severe
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   Always
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   Very
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- Side effects:
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Thrush, Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), Heartburn, Restlessness, Insomnia, Anxious mood
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