solu medrol for multiple sclerosis

Other medications are used (like the Solu-Medrol) during attacks, and to help with symptoms (like Provigil for fatigue). There are other medications that are used when the CRAB drugs aren't working, but have risks and side effects (like Tysabri). On this site, there's a lot of information about medication and treatment, relapses, and pseudo-relapses, etc. in the Health Pages (see upper right hand corner).

Hi and welcom to the forum, I have never heard of anyone being on Medrol for that long, what are your reasons for being on it for such a long period of time? Seems to me that being on it for that long could be very problematic but I could be wrong, I am sure others will chime in. As for the DVT I don't believe that is related to MS that is more of a blood disorder if I am correct and MS is a CNS disease.

Technically, any neurological symptom lasting more than 24 hours is considered an exacerbation. Solu-Medrol has proven to shorten the lengths of exacerbations, but has not shown to alter disease course in any way. With that in mind, steroids are completely optional unless there is something life-threatening happening that the steroids may possibly put a halt to. What is life-threatening? Good question, the opinion varies from Doctor to Doctor and patient to patient.

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 went to my neuro today to get my 2nd monthly dosage of IV Solu Medrol. The nurse stepped out to get the neuro to inform him I was ready (He likes to start the IV himself). In the meantime, hubby & I peaked over on the laptop that had all of my stats and test on it that was in the room. The document that was up on the computer screen had to do with the IV Solu Medrol procedure...how much, what needle, etc.

I did get a chance to talk to my neuro a bit as he was setting up the IV. He said that the Solu-Medrol should be stopping the attack from continuing to cause damage by now, but it could be a few weeks until I see an improvement in symptoms, or if we find out this may be my new normal. I asked him if I caused more damage than I should have by waiting for a month to seek out treatment.

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...

) 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.

For those of you who have had to get the solu-medrol treatment IV for 5 days, how did this affect you and your body? It has been a couple weeks since I stopped the out-patient treatment for the IV. I am still awake a lot of the time when I should be sleeping. I got about 2 hours of sleep last night, and today, I lay down to rest and I can't still.

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.

Thanks for your comments. I already got Solu-Medrol when my relapse began in April. At this point I don't know if these are the remnants of the relapse which will just go away with time, or if this is the "new me". I guess only time will tell. Juju, in your case, I'm curious that both our episodes involved sensorial symptoms and were separated by 10 years from each other. In my case I started earlier (22). I'm also a 'likely MS' case.

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" ?

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 had on hand a solu-medrol had my boyfriend give me inj 1.5cc Im glute but he gave it too me about 1 inch to the left and now i have swelling at the site about the size of a quarter i am a nursing student and try to walk him through it and made sure he aspirated will i be ok???

I have a quick question for you all... My neurologist says he doesn't want to give me Solu-Medrol for this "flare" because he said it would affect the MRI results as well as the LP if we do it fairly soon. Is what he told me true or is he just making me suffer for no reason? I don't know any better and thought who best to ask than you guys. Thanks so much.

I see a lot of people going on solu-medrol lately, some multiple courses within a short period of time. This really concerns me, especially in regards to the potential serious side effects - some which I have experienced personally. My neurologist is very conservative about prescribing solu-medrol He's explained to me that he doesn't give steroids for sensory symptoms like tingling or feeling numb unless it is a new symptom. He orders an MRI to see if there is any change.

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.

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!

In relations to MS - Patients generally receive a 1-5 day course of intravenous treatment with steroids like Solu-Medrol, Decadron, methylprednisolone for acute MS attacks, because IV steroids basically help suppress the immune system which speeds the rate of recovery but high doses of IV steroids (pulse therapy) is not a 'cure' because it doesn't stop the disease that is attacking the central nervous system and causing the symptoms.

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.

I just found this group while searching for information on the use of Solu-medrol for which I have been scheduled for a three-day treatment beginning Monday by my neurologist. After doing a good bit of reading, I think I have a pretty good idea of the possible benefits and side effects, so my questions are not related the that specifically.

My neuro wants me to consider doing a high dose of Solumedrol one day each month for my secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis. I have done the weeklong blasts of Solumedrol once and had no overt side effects except edginess and that horrible metallic taste in my mouth from the steroids. Just wanted to see what others thought about the experience.

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.

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