Prednisone vs medrol
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I was diagnosed with Lupus Nephritus IV , my doctor had me do a 3 day IV treatment of 1g solu Medrol , each, that was a week ago. I was already on prednisone 60 mg a day and right before the treatment Cellcept was added. I am feeling like I got hit by bus ! I read elsewhere that most of my current issues are withdrawal from the Solu Medrol . I was wondering if anyone else has had this treatment and how long it took to feel" normal" ?
My daughter had a severe sinus infection with fluid/ear pressure buildup so painful, the doctor prescribed 20 mg of Prednisone, taken 3 times a day (60 mg) for 7 days, reduce to 2 for 2 days, then 1 for 1 day to keep from 'damaging her ear drum because the fluid buildup was so bad'.
She's been taking it for 5 days and feel sick to her stomach, headaches - the only thing that has left is the pain in her ears.
Is that an overdose what they gave her? Are these the side effects?
Felt exhausted after serious bout of bronchitis and long term use of Prednisone. Tested positive for hypothyroid
and put on Synthroid 50 mcg daily. OK for two days. A little sick on the third day. Thought I would die on the fourth day. My stomach was so upset with a burning sensation. I was nauseous and I developed a bad headache with horrible dizziness.
Do you think that I have been mis-diagnosed?
Does anyone have information about the link if any, between SVR and use of a medrol dose pak?. A dermatologist in the ER prescribed it for my rash and I dont think they consulted my hepatologist. Seems like it could lead to viral breakthrough because it lowers the immune response. Any thoughts??
My Eye Dr and Neuro decided it would be best for me to be on Solu-Medrol. I started off with a 3 day course, and the Nystagmus (uncontrollled eye movement) caused by ON actually worsened. At this point, my doctors decided that I needed another 3 day treatment.
Anyone have any ideas how to cope with the solu-medrol headaches? I slept about 3 1/2 hours, nurse is coming back in 2 1/2 for round 2 of the infusion, so have a couple of more days with the headaches.
I am new to this forum, so not exactly sure how this works. I have had MS for 30 years, been on Copaxone for 8 years and haven't had problems until this Spring. I had a horrible cold, sinus drainage, etc. that would not go away. Dr. gave me antibiotics, didn't help. Then he gave another antibiotic, felt a little better, but still not well. Had a fever for over a month too. Finally I saw a different Dr. and she sent me for a CAT scan that day, I had TOTAL opacification in my sinus.
I currently apply Neo- Medrol treatment but seems to suppress this growth. I need a permanent treatment for this head bumps, please I need advice.
My neurologist specializing in MS put me on 3 days of Solu-medrol infusions followed by a Prednisone taper. I just finished my 3rd day of infusions and will start the Prednisone later this morning. Many of my MS-like symptoms have reduced substantially. However, my leg joints and feet joints/heals are very achey and feel heavy/swollen, especially in my feet/ankles and sometimes I get a stabbing feeling through the bottom of my feet upward. Its worse when I walk or stand.
I was on prednisone and medrol pack numerous times all the while having undiagnosed hypothyroidism and didnt notice any problems. However Im not on those other medications so I cant vouch for that. I would call the phamacist and see what they say about it possibly interacting/causing problems.
I have just had 2 days of intravenous Solu-Medrol and went to be given the third when I was informed that my body was reacting to the steroids and could not continue. I am swelling all over, it's uncomfortable and not very pleasant!!
Has anyone else had this problem and once the swelling goes down are they likely to continue with the treatment?
My job is very demanding and I could not get away to see my neuro, so instead went to an urgent care where they prescribed me a medrol dose pak (21 tabs, 4 mg a piece) followed by an oral prednisone taper. I know this is probably not enough to make a dent in the exacperation, but can't take off an entire day to go to neuro and check into a hospital for the IV medrol. Are there any other options to manage this? Could my oral medrol pak be suffient?
thanks!
It sure sounds like an infection. The prednisone and Medrol would reduce swelling, but would also suppress your immune system allowing an infection to get worse. Whatever infection you have, the antibiotics you have taken so far were insufficient to kill it.
Try going back to your doctor and ask about getting some blood tests done for strep, staph (MRSA), meningitis, and any other possible tough-to-kill bugs your doctor might think of.
Rash went away second day of dose pack but came back the sixth day after pack was finished. Rash lasted for a week with low fever before medrol. Doctor gave me prednisone which has not helped one bit. The pain in my joints brings me to tears and keeps me up at night. Lupus tests and ra negative. Doctor says it might be a connective tissue disorder. Doctor is sending me to dermatologist for the rash. Aso titer at a 700. Never have had strep as far as I am aware.
After finishing my Z pack and see only a little improvement I went back to him and this time he prescribed me a Medrol pack. It helped with my breathing but not completely. I know there is still something wrong.
I finished my medrol pack but coughing and difficulty of breathing is still there. I have night sweats when I started Medrol and got a tinge of blood in my phlegm twice so he ordered chest xray cause he was thinking that I might have TB but chest xray is normal.
I have been on Prednisone for almost a year due to chronic pericarditis from an ablation procedure for PVC's. During the procedure , my heart was punctured , shortly after I developed pericarditis. Every time I try to taper down from the Prednisone, I get chest discomfort back, so back up on the dosage. I now have a adrenal insufficiency. Dr. said they are ''sleeping''. Is there a way to ''wake'' them slowly, while still tapering from the prednisone ?
So the vet gave her another depo medrol shot, said to lay off the prednisone for 2wks. Also said try leaving the light on. Wait 2 nights to see how she responds to the shot, then give her Proneurozone(to help stimulate brain function) also gave us Cephalexin if the mass area begins to ulcerate which looks like could happen at any time.Last night she was up every 30mins. Wouldnt go out. Today seems to be panting heavily at times. Gave her the first Proneurozone.
I have just been weaned off of steroids after being on them for a month (MD put me on IV Solu-Medrol every 2 hours when I was hospitalized recently for bronchitis; followed by Medrol Dose pack which did not work, followed by prednisone). The side effects of the steroids were intolerable. When I was on them, I felt better and functioned better, but had horrible insomnia and euphoria.
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