I had gastric bypass. We are not supposed to do steroids. Not only that, I HATE steroids and their side effects. I have decided that with any possible future flare ups, I will not use steroids. The book I am reading (New hope and practical advice for ppl and families with MS) says that steroids do not help everytime, that after the first year or so, they lost their efficacy, and that they do not help with all lesion locations (mainly the ones with loss of balance, coordination and speech which is mainly where I have been afflicted).

I plan on using rest and alternative therapy (massage, may trying accupuncture and such) when/if I have a flare.

Anyone else NOT use steroids at all?

Thanks for all the advice, answers and warm welcome!!