solu medrol given iv

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 had a 5 day iv round of solu-medrol from my personal experience I didn't have a problem working or driving to work. ( it might different experience for others) The biggest problem I had for the first two days of treatment I stayed up for about 48 hrs straight so if I need it again I'm going to ask for some type of sleeping aide. Beside the no sleep and the nasty metal taste and very thirsty all the time ...I felt like I could of repainted my house...

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 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.

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!

After great thought and some research, I decided to go for my first monthly infusion of IV Solu Medrol. I had my whole spine MRI, including the lumbar just recently, and over these years I've probably had the best workup done, as far as the mimics are concerned. So far the MRI of the spine has showed nothing (nothing structurally) and I've never "hit" on any MS mimic blood panel, so I felt comfortable enough seeing what effect the steroids would do.

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 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.

Hi, i've been looking for the research study but so far its hiding from me, i'll come across it just cant seem to get my hands on it at the mo, i found this though.... Corticosteroids for multiple sclerosis Examples Generic Name Brand Name dexamethasone methylprednisolone Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol prednisone How It Works Methylprednisolone, prednisone, and dexamethasone are corticosteroids.

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.

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 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 had a first 500 mg iv dose of sol u medrol today and my blood sugar post meal is 259. Doc told me this afternnon just to watch it. I take no meds for diabetes and I am controlled by diet and exercise (lost 43 pounds this year) and blood sugars have been normal. I don't know if I should call the doctor or not...I'm a bit concerned while he seemed to blow it off.

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.

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.

About a month and a half ago I had a relapse and 3 days of iv solu-medrol. I felt great for about a week and a half than I had rebound symptoms. Almost as bad as when the relapse began. I than had some mini anxiety problems, but that also happened 5 years ago after solu-medrol. My legs are starting to get a little less tingly and my hands are a little better. But my neuro said it can take up to 6 months for full restoration in some patients. So hang in there it can still get better.

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. Anyways in the 9 days since I have had a lot of trouble sleeping, palpitations (gone away for the most part), a nervous stomach feeling when I wake up and immediately after I eat anything. Due to this I have also developed some depression.

What is your opinion on the IV Solu-Medrol treatments? Worth it or not? Do you always or nearly always feel better afterward? If so, for how long? I want some quality of life back!!! THANK YOU!

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