Are IV steroids ever used to treat minor MS symptoms?

Here is My Question:
Are IV steroids ever used to treat minor symptoms? I have numbness and some pain in my lower legs. I still walk fine but the sensations are very uncomfortable. Would IV steroids help with this?

Answer:
IV steroids are reserved primarily for clinically significant attacks that affect motor function (ie weakness, incoordination, and difficulty controlling bowel/bladder function).  Sensory attacks many times can be managed without steroids; however, there are exceptions. 

The sensory symptoms you are describing are less likely to reflect new inflammation (ie, a new attack of MS), but rather fluctuating symptoms as a result of older scarring to the nervous system.  An evaluation by a neurologist (or speaking with a neurologist who knows your disease is best). 

Symptomatic treatment is usually indicated (this is treatment other than steroids) for your current issues. You can read more at: 
​http://www.healthcarejourney.com/numbnesstinglingaltered-sensation.html

A. Scott Nielsen MD MMSc
Neurologist and MS Specialist at Kaiser Permanente

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