Wilma Jenks Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 It is day two of the higher dose steroid burst (50mg) that we were instructed to do. Yesterday, I saw the OCD subside considerably. She was able to dress herself for bed last night and and was not afraid to let me hug her good night, in fear of contamination. Psychotic thoughts were greatly diminished She showered two days in a row. She sat with the tutor, with some noticeable OCD and agitation, but got through almost 2 hours of learning. She woke this morning with a bit of agitation and OCD, but was able to dress herself and get out the door by 9am, with her therapist. For the first time ever...her pupils did not look dialated and she did not have that pale sick look that she always has.The most interesting part was that giving tylenol for her achey ankles did not make her violent, which consistently happens to her with medications and we don't know why.... (Could it be that the steroids are bringing down brain inflammation, and now her brain is able to not be so assaulted?) Needless to say...we are cautiously optimistic, since things in the past have looked like they were starting to help, only to see her regress. I am simply reporting what I am seeing. Good news for a change :0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymom Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) = Edited October 9, 2015 by tampicc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laure Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Oh Yay! Great news Wilma! So happy for any improvement for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamistwins Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Wonderful news Wilma, that's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowadawn Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Whew-Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome. Different is good, and when it is a good different, it's GREAT!! Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglem Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Oh, Wilma! Thank God! I've been so worried about your girl! You and she definitely deserve a break from suffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Jenks Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Man, it's a tough one. Thanks so much 4 being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimballot Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Wilma - I am smiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJMom39 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Wilma, I am so happy you have had some improvement!! We are all sending out the PV's and good thoughts to you and your girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJane Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I am glad to hear this from you. Good for your girl & good for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraM Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 That's just great! Do you know if she noticed the difference as well? Could she articulate that she felt better or different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkur Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Wishing you another positive day!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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