I Hate Steroids!

[HVAC]

I realized I have been in the worst mood. I have been really depressed. Then it hit me I had a steroid infusion last week with my chemo. They really make me nuts. At least I realized it.

Alex

[maxthecat43]

A friend of mine had that reaction too.  She called it "rage".  They just make me even more exhausted than usual.

I hope you're feeling better soon Alex.

[Cann1980]

Alex... Hope u are feeling better
I am love hate with steroids today

[PastorDan]

Hadn't really considered that side of the issue, I suppose.  I suppose I will be thankful that my latest neuro is taking a wait-and-see attitude when I asked abiut IVSM.  I'm grumpy enough already!

[mikeysmom1995]

I had the 3day infusion on 2 different occasions, and reacted differently both times. The first bout I felt very anxious and definitely had excess energy. I also had a terrible metallic taste in my mouth that drove me crazy. Second time not too much anxiety but very moody and emotional. I wish I would of gotten the energy boost with the second one too. Not so lucky.
I hope your yucky feelings subside soon.
barb

[kwarendorf]

My girlfriend said that I got a bit "intense" when I was getting dosed. :-) But for me it was a small price to pay for the huge benefit I got from 5 days of IVSM.

Kyle

[Cann1980]

I agree... I am on a steroid crash... Can't even get out of bed.
Going to think twice about ever doing this again ... Last time was easier. :/

[Dagun]

That sure is a awful sideaffects when it can ruin your whole week. I hope you get past it soon. It must be a little relief to realize that it is not your fault though :-/

Wishing for better days,
Dagun

[MDeStef84]

I agree with you completely. When I had my last round of IV steroids and then the taper off... I was a complete (you know what). I was depressed, angered quickly and would wake up at 3am to have a bowl of cereal every night while on the taper...

it was so bad, one night I woke up, groggy and could barely walk, went into the kitchen, got a bowl of cereal, sat down on the couch, next thing I knew, I lifted my head, it was 4:15am and the bowl of cereal was all over my lap! hahahahaha.... Definitely dont miss the mood swings I got from the steroids.

I hope you start to feel better soon and your mood improves!!  

[Poppy7402]

I've just started steroids today and am definitely not looking forward to the hungry and grumpy bit.  Bouncing off the walls with 'steroid' energy might be nice though as I currently have less than zero energy.  :-(

Poppy

[SarahL2491]

mine makes me crabby and short tempered and HUNGRY!