The steroid junkies' perfectly unscientific medical trial

[petitpas]

I have to admit that I copied the tactic from Lambs. She decided she would only talk about the pregnancy on scan days. It worked quite well for me in that it didn't allow me to stress over every niggle.
I did spend a hell of a lot of time on here, though so I wasn't ignoring pregnancies in general.

As for the ms, Mr S told me that the steroids can lessen the effects. They are sometimes even used as treatment for sickness in pregnancy he reckons that had I not been on the steroids I might well have been vomiting and not just feeling nauseous.
Until recently my bbs were also less full and less sensitive than in previous pregnancies so for me at least that was affected.

I hope you don't get ms and food aversions. What a perk from the treatment that would be

 

[LeeC]

Fili. I hear you. I'm only 4dpo and already having cramps and boob twinges so probs a BFN for me... Day 3 of steroids, still hyped earlier but calmed down in evening. Eating like a horse too, but don't think that's got anything to do with med I'm afraid !!!

Fili are you on pred or intralipids only?

Pip, great news. You are steroid free. When do you stop the progesterone and aspirin. x

 

[LeeC]

Pip. Love your footer too

 

[petitpas]

I think I have just proven my point by emptying my stomach into a bowl very loudly and ungraciously. Can I go back on the steroids, please?

 

[petitpas]

Lee, I am due to stop the progesterone at 16 weeks and aspirin at 36 weeks.

Sticky thoughts to your eggy and uterus from me

 

[LeeC]

Thanks Pip. poor you with MS. Well worth it though x.

 

[filipenko32]

Fili. I hear you. I'm only 4dpo and already having cramps and boob twinges so probs a BFN for me... Day 3 of steroids, still hyped earlier but calmed down in evening. Eating like a horse too, but don't think that's got anything to do with med I'm afraid !!!

Fili are you on pred or intralipids only?

Pip, great news. You are steroid free. When do you stop the progesterone and aspirin. x

Hi Lee, I was on 25mg prednis after ov, then at bfp it was upped to 40mg, then I had an intralipid at 11dpo. I started to feel a bit buzzy on the 25mg after over a week of taking them. Whilst taking the 40mg I have been starving starving hungry but not sure whether that's pregnancy or steroids or both. The steroids could be making you hungry already though, I think I was a late reacter. Oh and I get those hot flushes now too. When will you test this cycle? I hope you get your xmas bfp

I think I have just proven my point by emptying my stomach into a bowl very loudly and ungraciously. Can I go back on the steroids, please?

Oh no pip but at least that's a good sign, just not very nice for you though - as if you haven't been through enough already!!! So did the ms only kick in as soon as you stopped the steroids then?
I haven't had any af type cramping yet either which i'm pleased about as in all my other pregnancies I had quite noticeable cramping from 10dpo to about 5.5 weeks. I'm hoping this is a good sign since it's a different non-symptom. I hope you feel better today and have the chance to rest

 

[petitpas]

I have a christening to go to today

I've been nauseous from about 6.5 weeks but this is the first time I've actually thrown up. For the past week I've thought it would happen and only sheer willpower has kept my food down. I only put a bowl next to bed a few days ago! Luckily!

 

[filipenko32]

Aww that's wonderful pip, I hope you really enjoy it and manage to eat something too without up-chucking!! x x

 

[petitpas]

OMG, please no up-chucking in public!
I had better take a bag in my handbag just in case. It wouldn't do to soil a church, would it?

 

[filipenko32]

No and the hosting couple might think it was the sight of their baby or something!! A bag rustles.. erm a plastic bowl you can throw away and a large hide behind handbag?? I just posted on your journal but travel sickness bands, ginger tea and mints are supposed to be helpful I think.

 

[LeeC]

Oh dear Pip. Throwing up in your handbag and avoiding alcohol. Everyone will think you have hangover lol.
Enjoy the christenng.

Thanks Fili, I stay on 25mg at BFP, hoping it will all calm down. I react fairly quickly to most meds tbh. I'm testing next Friday (I think) which is really early only 8dpo.
Earliest Ive ever had a line was 10dpo.

Hope you're doing ok x

 

[LeeC]

Sorry about the typos. On my phone again x

 

[LeeC]

Oh and just remembered something Ive been wanting to ask everyone taking pred.
Was your medication coated (gastro resistant or whatever it says) or not.
I was given coated initially and now they are not and they taste like crap.
Wondering of it makes a difference.
I've been taking the coated aspirin too rather than desirable.
what has everyone else been taking and does anyone think it makes a difference.

Thanks.

 

[filipenko32]

Im not sure Lee, I just checked, still not sure. They taste bitter and horrid so don't think they're coated with anything. The asprin I just swallow whole too as I can't be bothered waiting for the tiny thing to dissolve. I take a special digestion pill with the steroids and so don't get tummy ache or anything.

 

[petitpas]

My steroids weren't coated. Def get coated again if you can!

My aspirin supply is from the States (bought in a pack of 300) and they are coated.

I am the loudest sicker upper in the world so I couldn't be discreet if I tried. Plus I'm going to be at the front since DH is a proxy godfather (no, that is not a typo, he's standing in for the godfather who can't make it).

Lee, I love your hangover theory

 

[LeeC]

Your pred sounds like the uncoated Fili. Last night I went to take my aspirin as Id forgotten. Stupidly I stick a steroid in my mouth I was nearly sick with the taste never spit anything out as quick in my life.
I know they taste bad enough without having it in there while getting a glass of water lol...
I have taken the coated this morning but may phone gp or Anabella at MrS clinic to see if it makes a difference.

Thanks x

 

[LeeC]

Lol Pip. It's a good excuse not be drinking unless of course you have made your announcement. Yay!!!
Must be great going to a christening knowing you are baking your own lil baby.
How fab.

And thanks, yeah would def rather have the coated as the uncoated do leave an awful taste in your mouth.

Thanks, you girls are great x

 

[LeeC]

Fili. Just noticed your new Avatar. It's made me feel all christmassy

 

[petitpas]

We plan on telling people when we see them so no official announcement has gone out. This couple know about everything already.