solu medrol and weight gain

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.

lol I did not have any the typical water weight gain ....and I was on steriods 3 months after the solu-medrol ....I was lucky I guess but it did help drinking two glass of warm lemon water a day...it helps flush the system per my neuro dr....

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.

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 then have to sit for approximately 20 minutes and I can than walk normally again. Last week I went for an infusion of Solu-Medrol. I had one infusion for 3 days at 3 hrs. each. I feel pretty good afterwards and am not limping much at all anymore. My question is regarding side effects of Solu-Medrol. I realize that everyone is different but is there an average time frame for side effects? Today is the 3rd day AFTER the infusions were completed.

Debs, It sounds like you mights as well take the Medrol - try it his way and then if it doesn't work out, you can go back and as for the solu-medrol. I'm guessing it is very close- just the "solu" means it is a liquid form (soluble) - again that's just my guess. Sorry you have to tough it out and take the meds - we all are taking stuff we would rather not ingest but do so because we're adults and understand the alternative. :-) Let us know how it goes...

I have been prescribed iv solu medrol infusion for 3 days, but after my first dose today I noticed severe leg pain (aching), weakness and some swelling. Is this normal? I still have 2 more doses of the treatment. Has anyone else ever gotten the leg pain AFTER starting the medicine? Thank you.

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?

I just got off Solu-Medrol last week and ended up having to have another boost + oral prednisone taper to get me over a flare-up and then a rebound flare-up. I agree with Jason, it is ok to take something to help with sleep as insomnia is a common side effect. Even if you are off it, the effects of such a high steroid dose can linger for a week or two until it is out of your system. Tylenol PM is definitely worth trying.

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" ?

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!

My question is whether this feeling is a side effect of Solu-medrol or an MS symptom that his not being relieved by the Solu-medrol? I would be grateful for any insight!

I started my exacerbation in April of this year and immediately got on Solu-Medrol. I took the Solu-Medrol for 6 days at maximum dosage and tapered off with Prednisone. While my Optic Neuritis went away after only a couple of weeks or so, I soon had a Trigeminal Neuralgia attack. This only happened once, thank God, but a few days later, I began to experience difficulty walking. I still have difficulty walking, some days good, some days really bad, but the other symptoms have vanished.

Went to neuro-optho who placed me on three days of solu-medrol (IV) and three weeks of oral steroids (3x day). A year later and still no change in optic neuritis. However, I wanted to know why. Got answer through MS neuro who followed through on tests and uncovered MS. Second symptom showed up two weeks prior to the anniversary of the optic neuritis, pins and needles in feet. Now on Neurotin to help with parathesia. Slows me down a little but it's helping.

The docs did say taking steroids so shortly after surgery could crash my adrenals but I would think they would have recovered by now. I had to take both a shot of solu-medrol and a dose pack. It was life or death I couldnt breath and didn't want to have a possible trach. Ever since I have been having these symptoms. Also, in times of stress I do have panic attacks. If I rest quietly in a dark room it goes away. Please advise as to how to address this with my endocrinologist.

I was diagnosed in 2000 with MS, and for years I have been getting IV Solu-medrol treatments every other month, for three days. Is it possible this affects my menstrual cycle? Can Solu-medrol cause not building up the endometrium? Don't worry, I have had all tests: blood, bone density, ultrasound, pregnancy, and I am very healthy: un-pregnant, taking birth control, and so on. I "only" have MS. My period doesn't happen and I am way too young for menopause.

It was not a pretty thing, the anger, the antsy feeling, the weight gain, the depression...I could not function and I personally will not do it again. For some people it is the magic "pill" and I am so happy for those people but for some of us it is HE** on earth. Angela, I will hope for you that the solumedrol will give you some relief from your symptoms and honey, really, what choice do you have? For your hubby to say that about them not keeping your job is so unfair...

I finished my IV Solu-Medrol on 9/19, and now only a little over 2 weeks later, my eye is hurting again. Could I already be relapsing? My vision is still o-kay, but the pain is definitely back.

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.

A week later I had double vision which prompted my first round of Solu-Medrol. The drug did seem to help, and I saw a steady improvement until the beginning of April, where I estimate I was about 95% of normal. Only if I looked to the far left I saw double. Well, I began a new relapse mid April (other sensory symptoms) which I was given another round of Solu-Medrol in the beginning of May.

i had a 3-day solu-medrol infusion last week after a c-spine MRI revealed possible myelitis. i have had all the yucky side effects from the steroids which are subsiding--thank heavens--but instead of feeling better, it seems as though my other symptoms are getting worse--buzzing, achey joints, etc. is this typical? is it the case where things will get worse before they get better?

Copaxone, Betaseron, Monthly Solu-Medrol, Novantrone, Rebif, Tysabri (one dose), Imuran/Copaxone, IVIg, Tysabri (five doses), IVIg/Solu-Medrol. Those are just the the disease-modifying drugs! Wow! I have a great medical team which consists of a GP, Therapist, Neurologist, and an Immunologist that all work together to help keep me here and in good spirits. Right now I'm again in the midst of trying to find a new medication.

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