Solu medrol and prednisone conversion
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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" ?
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?
As far as taking Solu-Medrol with Grapefruit juice, I checked with my eye dr. and my Neuro and they both say that its fine, and actually better absorbed by the liver when mixed with Grapefruit juice vs OJ; although slightly. I have also read several articles by body builders on taking oral steroids with Grapefruit Juice.
Famliy Dr started a Decadron taper saying that it looks like MS but symptoms worsened. Neuro started IV Solu-Medrol 500mg x5 days and today was the last dose. Still numb arm. Just curious if any of you have experienced anything like this or how long it may take to get some relief from Solu-Medrol. Any information is very much so appreciated. Kinda freaking out here!!! Thanks!
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.
When I had my medrol drips (every 6 hours for 4 days) it did reduce the "numb" area. I think I was more emotional than usual, maybe a bit wired by the second day. Also could not sleep. When I left the hospital I was on prednisone 20 mg 4x a day still couldn't sleep and final at about day7 convinced the dr. to give me something to help me fall asleep.
I have since had my first exacerbation in the form of ON and just finished a 6 day course of oral Solu-Medrol at home. The course of Solu-Medrol was initially supposed to be for 3 days, but there was no improvement of my condition, so the Doc decided to prescribe 3 more days worth. When I asked the Doctor about beginning D.M.D.s again, she said that I would need to discuss it with my Neurologist. I did so, and my Neurologist booked me an appointment for the end of this month.
About two weeks ago I got a rash on my palms and my I was prescribed 10 mg a pill prednisone and another sterioid topical liquid. I took 100 mg of the prednisone and applied the topical liquid, but the rash rash began to spread to my body, so I visited the hospital. While there I was further given 125 mg of Solu Medrol by IV and that took care of the rash. Today marks 9 days since the IV and when I last took some prednisone. I believe I used some of the topical the day after.
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.
I had my first experience with Solu-Medrol infusion in early August. My relapse had just started and was worsening daily-right before I was due to start training for my new job!
The immediate side-effects were quite obvious and well documented. I'm having less success finding out about long-term side-effects-in particular, rapid weight gain. I noticed the bloating quite early in my treatment, especially in my face and abdomen.
T CARE FOR THE STEROIDS.THEY ARE ORAL AND WORSE THAN SOLU-MEDROL,BUT WHEN THE DOC STATED HE WAS GONNA SHOCK MY SYSTEM,HE SUCCEEDED.IT'S A MED IN A TRIAL PERIOD FOR RHUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND ADHESIVE ARACHNOIDITS.YOU TAKE THEM FOR 6 DAYS,6000MGS DAY1 5000 MGS DAY 2,,4000 MGS DAY 3, 3000MGS DAY 4,2000 MGS DAY 2 AND A 1000MGS THE LAST DAY AND OH, DO THEY MAKE ME MEANER THAN A JUNK YARD DOG,THE KIDS AND THE DOG ARE HIDING FROM ME(LOL).
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