how long is an iv solumedrol given

t know if this cost was different than if it had been given to me via an IV. How often is she thinking she might need the steroid?? Her doctor might presribe prednisone for her to take while she is visiting. Has she asked? Hope any of this helps.

My understanding is (and hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong) that IV solumedrol is of the most use within the first weeks of a relapse. In the area where I live, steroid use for relapse is waning. There is quite a bit of research showing the in most cases, the relapse length is only marginally shortened. Given the risks (blood sugar issues, bone density changes), steroids are no longer given automatically. I would consider it if I lost vision.

IVIg is not as commonly used in MS, but there is some data that it is useful. It is hellishly expensive. Also some insurance will not approve it because less expensive meds are available. Pulses of Solumedrol are not shown to cause osteoporosis. There is a huge difference in getting periodic 3 - 7 days courses of high dose meds and in using them continuously. So, other than the immediate side effects, they offer very little danger.

Does anyone how long it takes for the steroids to level off in your system and how long they stay there?

It takes up to 5 days to get through the worst of it and takes another week or so to get to feeling completely normal. that is how it is for me when I am on them. But I am to the point where I don't think I will get the IVSM anymore due to the withdrawls and the infections I get after taking them. Everytime I have had them I end up sick aftewards because of the steroids knocking out your immune system.

but have had diff signs and back pain an head aches an etc. just trying to figure whats possibley next an wounder how long it takes to be on disiblity an etc.

First of all I was surprised I thought that I would be at my relative healthiest during this time, but obviously I was wrong, Now they want me to go on a three day run of iv solumedrol treatments and I am wondering if anyone has an experience or knowledge of such issues.

Sister had ITP, platelet count 2 when found. Hospitalized & given IV solumedrol in massive doses which saved her life. On prednisone after for a while. She can handle the diabetes connection. Unfortunately, continues to have psychotic effects almost 2 years later: voices & people when none there, bouts of extreme anxiety and multiple other symptoms. Acts as if suddenly struck with alzheimers. Can this be from the solumedrol IV & then prednisonne?

Generally, Solumedrol is used when the acute vision in the affected eye is very low or when there is significant pain. Low dose oral steroids were shown to be a bad thing, because they increased the number of attacks of optic neuritis that the people suffered. This finding had been challenged, but follow up studies added evidence to the finding.

t give steroids for sensory symptoms like tingling or feeling numb unless it is a new symptom. He orders an MRI to see if there is any change. If there's no change, then he is also hesitant to give steroids. He told me that steroids can do more harm than good and believe me, I know this is the case as I've had some memorable side effects from it. So, how do we make this decision with our doctors?

t been on in a while because I had an exacerbation from the flu shot. Then, Dec. 5 I started IV soluMedrol at home. Nurse came every day and infused me for 3 days, then a nurse followed up with my sugars, etc. for another 4 days. It was great..only way to do it. Ah, but then it gets even better. On Christmas Eve, my family came over and my grandson either had a cold or the flu..By the next night I was sick..Wound up in the hospital January 2 with pneumonia and more soluMedrol..

He has been sweating terribly, through a sheet and mattress pad. Is this a common side effect? Also he is sooooooo moody, how long does this last? Thanks in advance.

I am scheduled Monday to do an IV for three days of Solumedrol. Has anyone else done that and if so, what is your opinion. I am alittle nervous about it.

It sounds like you are talking about optic neuritis (ON). I had an episode of this a few weeks ago. Mine came on over a matter of hours, first it felt like I had dust in my left eye, then I noticed my vision was filmy in that eye, and by the middle of the night it felt like a knofe jabbing my eyeball whenever I would move my eye. I was treated at emerg with morphine and toradol (didn't really help, just made me stoned) then a 5-day course of IV steroids (Solumedrol).

I had a 4 day Solumedrol drip and then step down pack in February and it made me worse. All my muscles tightened up and I have more pain than I did before. Call it a major fibromyalgia attack. Even now in May, I am still as stiff and woozy as i was after the glucocorticoid therapy. Sigh. Did nothing for me that I can tell. I did sweat a lot during the treatment so maybe i lost a few toxins?

Does anyone have any information on side effects of IV solumedrol? I have taken it before, but that was several years ago. I just finished a 3 day course and today is day 5. I am feeling very stiff and am having much more difficulty walking. Water retention may be a factor, although I am on a low salt diet. I have travel plans next week and am hoping to feel better by then. If anyone has any recent experience with this please reply.

If you daughter has MS, it sounds like she is in the middle of a relapse/exacerbation. There is no way to tell how long it will last. I can say though that in spite of all my symptoms, and I had everything from numbness, MS hug, itching, painful stiffness in my feet, l'hermittes, weakness in my arm, odd sensations throughout my body, foot drag, etc, I have NONE of them now. Hang in there mama.

My only problem right now is vision loss. I have had 3 days IV solumedrol and am now on oral prednisone. Has anyone else had the vision problem and how long did it take for improvement or did it improve at all? I'm new to all this.

Now they want me to wait for a nurse to come out and teach me how to poke myself? Is it really that hard, I have watched the dvd and read all my info?? Should I wait until atleast Monday to start?? It stated that Monday, Wednesday and Friday's were good days to take it?? That way I would not have to take a shot on the weekends... One more question, I have not been on a steroid? I'm still have severe sensory loss from my waist down? My next doctor appointment is Aug. 2nd..

m sorry you have joined our ranks. If the doctor is doing IV solumedrol with the orders for MS, then it sounds pretty sure to me too. At this point you need to go back to the neuro and sit down and discuss treatment options. All of these symptoms you describe could be from the MS and the neuro is the right source for information. It is hard not to panic when you get this dx. Alex is so right .... breathing is essential.

I have had IV steroids twice for my flare ups. Once for a 5 day course and the second time for 3 days. It helped tremendously with the pain. However the side effects were tremendous as well. I dont know how to describe it other than I just felt...well...sick. I also had a horrible case of insomnia from the treatment as well.

I am currently on an iv solumedrol treatment now for a 5 day treatment. The home health nurse comes in and puts an iv in and I hook it up for 1 hour a night for 5 nights. 1st night had trouble sleeping 2nd and 3rd night slept like a baby Pain in legs went away after 1st full dose The only reactions I get with this IV is: a bad metallic taste in mouth for 5 or so hours, so eat first. and my arm gets a little red and face gets flused.

He can use this info to help diagnose me. Has anyone heard of IV Solumedrol given once a month..no matter if your in a flare or not...or Has anyone every heard of steroids being used this way? Is this a standard treatment for RRMS or for another type of MS? I start this next week also. I also have to have another VEP.

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