Solumedrol prednisone equivalent

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Avatar f tn I am wondering what kind of results has anyone had from the prednisone and how soon you may have noticed a difference. My biggest problems have been the shocking pains, tickling skin, and numbness in my hands. The numbness in my hands doesn't feel so bad as it did earlier today, usually it feels as if the circulation is being cut off or tightness. Thank you in advance!
Avatar m tn Consider that IVSM (Intravenous Solumedrol), the infused version of prednisone, is typically given as 1000mg/day for 3-5 days. The oral equivalent would be somewhere in the neighborhood of 1250mg/day. If you believe your symptoms are being caused by the reduces steroid dose, then as Karry said, I would speak with the prescribing doc.
Avatar f tn I have vasculitis and was in the hospital on 150 mg IV Solumedrol for 1 week and have been on 80mg a day since Oct. 6th. I have the abd bloating, moon face and hump neck and shoulders. I know it is the side effects but was wondering if anyone has any ideas for relief of it. My back hurts as well I do use a heating pad on it and sometimes it helps but the neck, shoulders, and stomach are so uncomfortable. Does anyone do anything that helps with this?
Avatar m tn Good point, Penina. I had always assumed they were equivalent, so I decided to check this out, at http://www.globalrph.com/steroid.cgi This site has a corticosteroid equivalency converter (and maybe other interesting stuff I haven't looked at yet). The results: 1000 mg of Prednisone = 800 mg of Methylprednisolone, which is IV Solumedrol. If just considering Prednisolone, it's the same dosage as Prednisone, so I guess the Methyl in the IV makes the difference.
Avatar f tn As a point of reference, the recommended dose of steroids to treat an MS relapse is equivalent to taking 25 of those prednisone tablets in one dose. A three-day course of steroids would require 75 tablets. That should illustrate for you the need for a greater amount to treat your symptoms. Welcome again and I hope we see you around.
Avatar f tn I am currently being treated with 1 gm Solumedrol once/month. I had a three day course last spring and felt AWFUL afterwards. I did eventually feel a bit better overall, so maybe it was worth it. Even the one day dose makes me feel pretty lousy. My sx actually seem to get worse for a few days afterward! I'm not dx, but symptomatically fit the diagnostic criteria (we'll see what the 3T MRI has to say...
341655 tn?1240368839 I have been on prednisone for 1 month now, 5 days of IV solumedrol and now i'm on a maintenance of 80mg of pred. I'm having severe side effects and don't know how to deal with them. *leg swelling *night sweats *severe mood swings *uncontrolled hunger *severe body pain any advice on how to cut down on some of the symptoms?
382218 tn?1341181487 When I discussed this with my neuro last week, rather than do that, he provided me with a prescription of very high dose oral prednisone (1250mg) [= 1g solumedrol] for five days. I'm wondering how anyone else has dealt with a relapse when travelling, and/or if anyone has used the high dose oral steroids instead of IV to treat a relapse. This is the first major travel outside of North America since being dx'ed. Going on a cruise to test the waters, haha. Sorry I couldn't resist.
Avatar f tn I was given prednisone after I left the hospital and for those 2 weeks I still felt okay but not great, could not sleep and really looked like he_ _ as I developed racoon like eyes (they looked like I had tried to apply red eye shadow around my eyes (this was from the prednisone not lack of sleep). After I got off the prednisone it took about a week for me to actually not look ill. Steroids can also affects the regularity of the monthly visitor.
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?
Avatar m tn I was told just recently that the medicine of the steroids (both solumedrol & prednisone) leave your body within a day or two...but the effects of the medicine can last weeks. I had my first IV steroid/prednisone taper at the end of April. I'm now on my second. My main issue has been sleep. I tend to sleep 5 hours at the most, then pop awake. And of course, 2-3 hours after that I'm exhausted...but usually there is no chance for a nap.
1580703 tn?1651904887 s 600-625 for a few weeks. when I took prednisone and solumedrol I came down with sore throat and a bad infection that didn't respond to antibiotics and lasted 1 month. I am still wheezing several months later. what could have caused this and what can I do to treat it? the doctor seems to say it is due to vocal chord problems. I noticed on 40-50mg of prednisone a day my FVC increased from 70 to 80. thanks so much!
Avatar f tn I am having my first of three solumedrol infusions today and it's been a while. Does anyone how long it takes for the steroids to level off in your system and how long they stay there?
Avatar f tn I was admitted into the hospital for infusion, 2 days of 325 mg solumedrol and 3 days of 1000 mg solumedrol. I was then discharged on another 4 week oral schedule of prednisone of which I'm on week one, 60 mg/day. This second time, the infusion saved my right ear. Or seems to have, so far. It has done nothing for the headache though. After my first Abomb (1000 mg dose), my headache initially did ease up, but not go away. However, it hasn't eased up at all since that one time.
867787 tn?1318936230 A hefty dose of oral prednisone like 80 mg is equivalent to 60mg of IV Solumedrol. The standard dose of IV Solumedrol for treating MS symptoms is 1000mg every day for 3 to 5 days. 60mg versus 1000mg......hmmm, I wonder why the prednisone might not work? This guy needs some work on the basics; perhaps we should send him some Tiddley Winks to master before he tries to understand MS. I'm sorry you feel so defeated, but I understand it. You need a diagnosis (yesterday, already!
Avatar n tn I had one of two treatment options IV solumedrol again or I could try oral prednisone, this is the option I choose for now, because I had many side effects from the solumedrol. I had to go on insulin, it made my gallbladder go bad and I had to have it removed, I also developed hospital acquired pneumonia from my immune system not working, and I also had lots of problems sleeping. Also this time I have heaviness in my legs with muscle twitching.
Avatar n tn I had one of two treatment options IV solumedrol again or I could try oral prednisone, this is the option I choose for now, because I had many side effects from the solumedrol. I had to go on insulin, it made my gallbladder go bad and I had to have it removed, I also developed hospital acquired pneumonia from my immune system not working, and I also had lots of problems sleeping. Also this time I have heaviness in my legs with muscle twitching.
Avatar f tn I just finished my first SoluMedrol IV bag. The lights are so bright! Has anyone else experienced this?
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...
400099 tn?1282954864 I've not heard anyone here mention this happening.with Copaxone but many have said the high dose steroids cause a metal taste. Your mood tag says you are tired from prednisone. If you're taking it now or just recently finished, maybe that's what causing your symptom. Sure hope it's temporary.
Avatar f tn Hi all - Curious if anyone has experienced problems with erratic bms while taking IVSM and prednisone? Finished my 5 day IV and now on day 3 of prednisone taper. The first 3 days I couldn't go at all now I'm going 3-4 times a day. Unfortunately this is causing my nether-regions a bit of discomfort and anxiety on my part not knowing which potty break will be a controlled action or surprise attack!!
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar f tn m on a daily dose of prednisone...I too was on 5 day IV sol/medrol and then started on a tapering dose of prednisone but I started at 70mg for two weeks then 60mgs for two weeks.etc .....tapering dose I'm finally on the 10mg a day..really I think when I was on the 70mg my symptoms where still there but not as frequent ..so the lower I got the more my "daily friends" would appear....lol..