I know that steroid treatment is common for lupus. Can anyone tell me what to expect as far as feeling better and side effects?

Thanks Kasey

I've been on this (Medrol) pack a few times. The pack worked for my symptoms and the first few times I did fine. Had more energy and the fatigue was alleviated some. However, the last pak left me restless, sleepless and aggitated. I never know how I will respond on these paks regarding mental/emotional status; just know they have always taken care of the problem at issue. I have to add, however, that I am now on a daily low-dose steroid regimine (have other chronic illness that relies on all my meds combined for overlapping complex symptomology).

Individuals react uniquely to these paks, so take in what you read here, but know that you may tolerate this pak well.

Peace out.

K

Eva

Anyway I was down for it when I got home to bed and all that, to rest. I went to bed at about midnight, woke at 4 am and couldnt go back to sleep. I did some more organizing this morning We just moved here a month ago)while my family went to church. Took another rest this afternoon. Pretty wiped out again.

These are things I really couldnt do b/4. I am still getting so wiped out tho. Will the steroid help that as time goes by?

I have been cuttin back on smoking. Trying to quit as I cant breathe and get so winded so easily. Oh I did transfer laundry today and wasnt quite as winded as b/4 tho. I got very stressed by something that happened here today and smoked three in an hour and had been doing well to go a couple of hours in between. Back on my gum now tho.

Discovering that what happened today is trigger was a break thru in avoiding that particular stressor.

This was sorta an update but with more questions than answers I guess. So what do you think?

Kasey