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2 patient evaluations for Prednisone taken for the purpose of 'MS (Multiple Sclerosis)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of NoneNoneNoneNoneNone

  • grandma2009
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 28 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: none
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jan 12, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 23, 2010 4 x 5 mg/5 mL Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 23, 2010
Advice & Tips
dosage wasn't strong enough for what I needed.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • Farmer in WI
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 22 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: severe
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Apr 26, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 21, 2009 30 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 19, 2009 30 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 12, 2009 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Makes me very edgy, Roid rage effects (steroids), Weight gain, Increased appetite, Acne breakout, Facial swelling, Loss of sense of taste, Fatigue, Dry mouth (xerostomia), Fatigue, Dry mouth (xerostomia)
Date
Aug 19, 2009
Advice & Tips
It is important to use this tappering dosage after the infusions. I wasn't given it the last 2 times after infusions and thought I was going to crawl out of my skin. So far at least that isn't happening.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
roids are not fun to take. They play with your system. I have taken both oral and IV types and hate both.
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