Solumedrol iv taste

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400099 tn?1282954864 I was on IV solumedrol about 5 weeks ago..but I've really noticed it since starting the shots this week. That and nervous eating...
Avatar f tn I am 9 days out from getting 5,000 mgs. of IV SoluMedrol. I have had more results from a dosepack than this massive amount of steroids. It did make the inside of my mouth & lips swell and my throat felt like I was breathing fire. Gol bless MD Anderson. I wasn't able to eat either. I have RA, MS, Meniere's, and Also, if anyone out there has both RA and MS, would you please share what treatment regime you are taking? Soft hugs to all and Thank you in advance.
1318483 tn?1318347182 Addi, I'm so glad you went to the ER but I'm so sorry you are still feeling badly :-( I can't answer most of your questions, but I can tell you that I had the yucky taste during the IV solumedrol too. My neuro's office (they have an infusion center at the office) gives lifesavers/mints to suck on while you get the IV. I get a metallic taste. It does go away after a bit. But I was also very thirsty, drank ice water like crazy! I also get a really bad headache from the IV.
246236 tn?1275478902 I had IV Solumedrol in Oct. 2006 and again in Feb. 2007. In October, it was the most wonderful feeling to be able to function without pain again. My eye improved 100% and I felt good through it all...the downer was that it only lasted until February 2007. My symptoms from the Paratrigeminal Neuralgia came back, my eye drooped and the icepick restarted it's attack on my head. I had Solumedrol IV again for 3 days and felt great again other than the horrible taste in my mouth...
1040373 tn?1273687488 Sound like you are having a lot of side effects from the use of the IV Solumedrol (swelling, stomach issues). I hope you start to feel better soon.
Avatar f tn If you're going to have IV steroids (Solumedrol), I did have heart issues with mine. Every time I've had it, it makes my heart race the entire time (about 115 bpm). I typically lose about a pound a day when I've taken it. I think it's from the racing heart.
923105 tn?1341827649 Hi. I don't know the answer to your question. Why won't your neuro give you the IV Solumedrol? That is the best route to treat a relapse and it is your preference. Is he approachable to ask this question before you start the oral Medrol?
1168718 tn?1464983535 I have had solumedrol iv steroids 3 day treatment once. I can tell you it leaves a nasty taste in your mouth but the nurse had a bowl of mints for me. They give you alot of energy...I couldnt sleep so the doctor gave me some sleeping pills. I remember heartburn. The only other thing I can think of was that was a surprise was that they left the IV in and just taped the tubes down so they could just connect it for the next 2 days instead of having to find another vein.
Avatar f tn I think, although its been a year that I had 150mg, and I was usually in there about 2hours max although by day 2 the iv site was very inflamed so they put me a pick line in ( a more substancial iv in the upper inner arm which had to be put in with an ultrasound), I am wondering if he is concerned about any possible reactions,as I recall getting my vitals done at the beginning and end only. Maybe tomorrow now they know you were OK they will get it in a little quicker.
Avatar m tn Hi KenDub and welcome to our little corner of the world. It sure doesn't sound like you're having a very smooth time of it at the moment. I've never taken high dose steroids so I don't have any tips to share. I'd be very careful mixing any medication with grapefruit juice though. There is something in it that competes for metabolism time in the liver. Drinking it can dramatically alter the effectiveness of numerous drugs.
Avatar f tn ve only had one relapse, a year ago which resulted in my MS diagnosis, but I was hospitalized for the 5-day IV Solumedrol. It was 4 x per day -- every 6 hrs. The reason for the hospital stay was the need for round-the-clock infusions (no infusion center available at all hours), PLUS Solumedrol can raise blood sugar to dangerous levels, so I had blood sugar tested every 4 or 6 hrs -- got up to 145 once, and 130 twice (I'm not diabetic). I was given insulin shots then.
Avatar f tn My neuro wants me to consider doing a high dose of Solumedrol one day each month for my secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis. I have done the weeklong blasts of Solumedrol once and had no overt side effects except edginess and that horrible metallic taste in my mouth from the steroids. Just wanted to see what others thought about the experience.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar f tn I have been told I am going to get started on a 3 day course of IV steroids. I would like to ask those of you that have had this what they felt like during and after they had it? Did anyone have any adverse side effects? Did you feel they helped reduce the flare up?
Avatar f tn You will hear Solumedrol experiences that cover the entire spectrum from 'the worst thing that ever happened to me' to 'no problem at all. I was lucky to be in the latter category for my only steroid experience 18 months ago. I had 5 days worth, administered at home with the help of a visiting nurse on days 1 and 5.
1207048 tn?1282174304 I frecently finished a 5 day infusion of the solumedrol and yes, the fatigue must be normal, because I wasn't that tired before. I was really helped by it and didn't get a taper off pack. My neuro gave me something for anxiety and something to help me sleep at night, both of which have helped. He told me that it stays in your system for 4 -6 weeks. I have to wait for an MRI because the solumedrol can interfere with the contrast dye. So, get as much rest as you can.
Avatar f tn 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?
Avatar n tn coming with hat in hand is how in te world do ones manage the bizarre psychotic type side effects from the IV solumedrol? I just finished yet another five course today and frankly I had hugs melt down scared my caegiver.. and fnally made th eprimary car e doc understand thath 72 hours of mania, depression, wailing, and all that jazz was no acceptable. This is the first time I have dome them in a home setting versus in patient..could that be afcator? or am I just a little nutty...
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar m tn i have a PICC line as I have been going through a 2 mnth relapse with my MS and I finally gave in and went to the hospital....of course it is solumedrol pumping through it but its way different than when I had an IV port last year...question though; I feel so dizzy and have feelings l want to pass out at times even though I don't pass out. is it because of the PICC with solumedrol that is giving me a different experience?
97654 tn?1214348650 ve had a horrible experience with Solumedrol as well.....Back in March I had extreme leg and groin numbness and went on IV Solumedrol for 3 days....I had a nasty reaction to it, but it DID take away the numbness and vision problems almost immediately....Well, within 48 hours anyway..... In May the left side of my head and face went numb and because I was visiting the MS Clinic at that time, I declined the Solumedrol treatment.....That numbness didn't go away for 20 days.....
Avatar f tn t help, so I had the 3 day mega dose IV solumedrol. I did not do the tapering off pills, because I was having a reaction to the medicine. Since the end of February my ankles are swollen everyday, all day. I asked my neurologist, and she said it is a side effect of the solumedrol. Any one else experience this.....swollen ankles for so long? When will they return to normal? Help please. Thank you.