Solu medrol for allergic reaction
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m also a doctor. I had never seen anyone have an allergic reaction to Solu-Medrol until I had one myself. It occurred after I had had it several times. I went to an allergist and asked to be tested, because I needed to know if this option for treatment had to be taken off my list. She told me it is very rare, but not unheard of, to be allergic to steroids. We did skin testing to Solu-Medrol, Solu-Cortef and Decadron. Only the Decadron did not react. So...it is not impossible.
I am sorry to hear about your reaction to solu-medrol. I too am a newly diagnosed ms friend. I recently was hospitalized for my ms and took the 3 day course as well. The only reaction I had was an increase in my blood glucose which caused me to have to have insulin shots. I have heard so many different side effects that I would say yours is not uncommon. Keep your chin up, and be glad for every sunrise you see.
i am 24 and up till now have not been allergic to anything 8 months ago or so had an allergy to penicillin not too bad hives took benadryl then and allergy to solu-medrol (i have asthma) swellin tounge swell and hard time breathing bactrum (had a sinus infx)same S/E with the bactrum now flector patch for my knee pain took it for 20 min or had it on and got some crazy tinglin. what is going on why all the allergies to pain med and antibiotic is it me, my immune system??
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Hi twopack, You are absolutely correct about the steroids being of two different types, However, from what I have read, I understand that they are metabolized in a similar fashion. As for Solu-Medrol making joints feel better, this would be the case with reduced swelling, but it looks like I was retaining water pretty heavily, so this is probably where the stiffness and soreness came from.
I winded up in urgent care and got a shot of Benadryl and a shot of Solu-Medrol. The rash remained visible but I felt like I could breathe easily! I took steroid pills for a week and it was about 80% cleared up for the first time in many months!
I went back to the dermatologist and he finally said I was having an allergic reaction to something, a "contact allergy". He said to take 2 Zyrtec in the morning and 2 Benadryl at night. About half the rash went away.
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!
I will have my first solu-medrol treatment at the end of this week. I have read the opinion of one person who has had this treatment before and they said that you should not drive or work. It was not clear if they were referring to just hours after the treatment or the entire five day course. I really need to work, and in order to work, I really need to be able to drive. Please tell me your experience with solu-medrol, especially if you continued to work during the treatment course.
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.
The hives appeared a few weeks after Solu-Medrol treatment; my dr did not think it was associated with the drug. I had hives on my forhead, hips, inner thighs, shins and toes, almost entirely symmetrical, like a mirror image on both sides of my body. Treated with oral and topical Benadryl, went away after several days.
This was my only major MS attack thus far, so it will be interesting to see whether hives will accompany the next one.
Hi,
I am 33 Years old, 7 months back I was masturbating and it seems I pressed too hard on my penis, the day after I felt severe pain on flaccid, I visited a urologist who diagnosed me initially with peyronies disases, and injected me with steroid injection (Solu Medrol 1g), which did nothing with pain. I have done 4 Ultrasounds during the last 7 months and all shows normal. Today I visited the urologist again, and he said there is no fibrosis, it is maybe the dorsal nerve.
What is your actual dx? How is the solu-medrol given to you? Did you have the same reaction the first time as this? What are the doctors saying to you about it? I am currently on my 3rd day dose and although jittery, I am doign okay. It is making symtoms go away.
I am sorry I cannot help you Sherry but I am sending you my warmest thoughts and prayers that yuu will get through this. Stay focused on getting better and take care of yourself please.
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