solumedrol vs prednisone

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!

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?

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...

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?

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.

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?

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.

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!

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.

Wow, didn't need to get slammed for providing feedback on a drug that has so far proved its usefullness to me in 3 days. I spoke with a number of people who have used both Acthar and SoluMedrol (I've never tried IVSM), and most will never use SoluMedrol again, too many side effects that actually happen vs. few if any on Acthar. This includes one woman who went from wheelchair to walking in 5 days.

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?

My recent MRI shows an enhanced active lesion and I am experiencing weakness and severe drop foot. My dr. Wants me to go in for 3 days of consecutive solumedrol infusions of 1g each day. The problem is the cost of this to me is a couple of thousand dollars. My question is if oral prednisone would possibly accomplish the same results? And if so at what dosage? Has anyone gone the oral medication way instead of IV.

My "diagnosis" is "Probable MS" (basically, its nothing else but they just havent been able to see the lesions yet on an MRI). I am in a relapse now and my GP Rx'ed me Prednisone oral steroids for the relapse. Everyone I know with MS, including my sister, gets IV steroids for a relapse. It's been 2 days on the prednisone and no real change in my symptoms- weakness in legs, uncoordination in hands, head tremor, cognitive probs, gait changes...

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.

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.

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.

I just finished my first SoluMedrol IV bag. The lights are so bright! Has anyone else experienced this?

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'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.

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!!

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.

I have only had one experience with the solumedrol and it was like a miracle! I had sudden double vision and trouble walking. I saw the neuro the next day (Friday) and he got me on solumedrol the following Monday. I was on for 5 days in a row. By the end of the third day the double vision was gone and by the end of the fourth day I could read again! I still, two months later, have a little residual nystagmus in my right eye and I need the cane when out and about, but not around the house.

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..

Should I be concerned about anything else? I have had the high-dose (1000mg solumedrol) infusions for MS relapses, but not in the last two years.

I believe that taking shots of methylprednisone and a decreasing solumedrol pack of prednisone launched me into a permanent state of insomnia. As a result I suffered with aches in my joints, muscle burning, brain fog and eventually chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Its a *****. I take five drugs to sleep through the night. i am doing a lot of research to reverse the effects.

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