solumedrol iv treatments

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.

also how long do the treatments last in the hospital if taken in the hospital one diagnosed an starting any kind of IV treatment? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/928457'>Very Nervous about MS</a>.

So I'm starting to not feel well like I'm about to have another relapse if that makes sense. My head is aching, my son will not sleep all night he keep waking for a drink, and my legs are feeling weak. I've been stressing and crying bcuz not happy with my life now, ok I'm done babbling. But what I wonder is instead of IV steroids, is there anything else the doc can prescribe. I don't want to have to stay in hospital and leave son.

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.

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.

I think I am early in my diagnosis to truly understand the cost vs benefit of IV-SM, but based on my past treatments, I am realizing how serious the side effects can be especially if the treatments are done so closely together. I think the question I was trying to convey is how do we know when it is a good situation to take steroids with MS relapses. I recall reading somewhere, that if you wait too long after the symptoms occur that the steroids won't be of much help.

Hi Angela, I have had two Solumedrol treatments in the last year due to attacks. both for me were with 4 to 6 day hospital stays. everyone reacts diff. to steroids and both of my experiences were diff. first time I loved it. gave me lots of energy, my mind felt clear for the first time in a long time. the biggest downfall for me was the extra steroid weight. I couldnt stop eating, and im not a big eater. my second round 5 months later was a little different.

Put me on two new medicines to see if I will tolerate them. He also want to try an course of IV Steroids to see if that will help me due to my NEW numb (r) face and other new symptoms. Have to wait on that until I get tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis first as they steroids would mess that test up. The arthritis test is also why I have been off of my CellCept for a couple of months. So no I have to try to get the VA to do the blood work for RA ASAP.

I take IV SoluMedrol twice monthly and may go to three treatments. My doctor follows all the precautions to help keep my bones healthy while taking such high doses. I will be on them for a year. We hope by then that things will settle. The steroids definitely do not cure a thing but takes the swelling down. Without them I doubt I would even be able to sit up today. It is why I beg of those not diagnosed not to wait and to continue seeking good medical care.

I can tell you that my IV treatments have all had different effects. I have had treatments that made my symptoms go away within the first week, and treatmets that did nothing for me. I hope that you find relief very soon.

I had iv solumedrol/pills combo last summer and it was not bad for me. It helped to give almost immediate relief to my symptoms. I hope it does the same for you. That work thing sure does change our priorities in the morning, right? No lounging around waitng for the legs to work for either of us..... call that neuro and get them on the ball with treting you now.

s experience with Acthar Gel, in place of IV Solumedrol, to treat an exacerbation, and got no responses from anyone who has tried it. Lately I've been having issues walking towards the end of the day, especially if I've been working all day. I will usually begin to limp to compensate for a jelly-like leg. Neuro thought that maybe this was from a flare and suggested we try Acthar. Well, after 3 days of injections, and very LONG days at work, I have to say I love this stuff!

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.

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?

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?

The nurse who I spoke to said she wants me to come in tomorrow to start steroid IV treatments, the next one will follow my appt. on Thursday and the final treatment will be on Friday. She said the did find some swelling and a few other abnormalities on my MRI but my blood tests came back person. No syrinx, no HBP, no diabetics, no vitamin deficiencies. The symptoms are so bad they're interfering with my everyday life. I can no long work due to no balance and double vision.

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...

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?

IVSM (IV solumedrol) and Copaxone work in different ways. Steroids suppress the immune system. Copaxone is an immunomodulator - it changes a specific part of the way your immune system works to help decrease MS relapses without increasing vulnerability to other infections or disease. You should be fine starting the Copaxone while still on IVSM. For most people, Copaxone actually has very few side effects.

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.....

Thank you all for your comments and the push that I needed. I called the doctor and went to the hospital. They have me on 5 days of Solumedrol IV 1gram each day. After today's long ordeal it will be out patient and won't be so bad. Does anyone know if that is a big dose? The doctor's made such a big deal about the dose being "huge" that I got a little paranoid until they got my neuro on the phone.

He said I needed three days of solumedrol at 1000 mg each day to close my blood brain barrier and selected Tysabri as the MS drug I will be taking. Frankly, I am more frightened of solumedrol than I am Tysabri,JC virus notwithstanding.So far, I have tried to load up on potassium,a few other basic electrolytes and he told me to get some Pepcid ac to protect my stomach lining. he called me and we discussed that part and he said,"now we're ready to roll.

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