Hi Pati!
Well, after the 4th treatment, I did finally get the steroid shot (Solu-Medrol). It didn't really help that much.
On my last visit of 11-18-05 they decided to give me decadron, which they said they thought I had always been given (Not true). They gave me some pills to take at home for weaning. I can say that the Decadron has really helped and am so glad that they finally got with it and gave it to me.
I guess they wait until you really have some fairly bad reactions as we know, steriods have their problems too. I know the stomach lining gets further irritated and also I became very emotional, but also had more energy, got up earlier and actually felt more "normal" I live in Arizona and I'm used to applying lotion about 10 times a day under normal circumstances. I like the idea of the foot wrap--think I'll try that one.
I also switched to A&D ointment and Utterly Smooth, which I like better than the Bag Balm.
Thanks for your information and many blessings on your healing journey!
Kathleen51