Just some advice if you decide to go through with the 'roids:

1. Take an antacid like zantac before each infusion.

2. Have an anti-anxiety (like xanax) med on hand in case you get overly anxious from the steroids.

3. I got the metallic taste in my mouth during and right after my infusions so keep a sour type hard candy around like lemon drops.

I just went through the 3 day solumedrol treatment in December and definitely had my ups and downs during and after it. I also retained a ton of water and gained 14 pounds in a few days (it went away after the treatment was over). I did not do a taper.

Good luck and I hope you feel 100% better!