When she receives these injections, she states that she goes into a 'blue funk', often becoming very lethargic and listless. Her orthopaedist claims this is a withdrawal symptom from the Prednisone. J. These are always difficult questions to answer. We also know that when patients first start of steroids that the MG symptoms may initially worsen. It is possible that the higher dose of steroids are making her transiently weaker.
Steroids can also affect ones mood and can cause alterations in affect.
The best thing sounds like avoiding the depomedrol shots if ppossible. Hope this helps. Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. All rights reserved.