solu medrol infusion

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.

Hi Jan - Just a few words on my personal experience with solu-medrol. I was on a 5-day infusion for loss of vision. Took a month afterward before I started to see results, but who knows if it was b/c the steroids or natural wane?... Next time I had the 5-day infusion was in March for heat band and down my leg. Felt better after 2 weeks.

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.

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 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?

Solu-medrol side effect: Dysphonia (Hoarseness or changing voice ) http://www.ehealthme.

I just had a 3 day round of Solu-Medrol in September. The side effects can be pretty bad. Give yourself a couple of weeks. You need to drink lots of water and try to eat a healthy diet. Get as much rest as you can also. I take sleeping pills at first because I know I won't be able to sleep with the steroids in my system, but sleep is important to help you recover from the relapse. Are you symptoms improving? Hopefully.

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.

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 am on day 6 of pretty bad vertigo, I ended up calling my neuro in Seattle to discuss using the steroids and he had to call my Dr here in AZ to get him to order Solu Medrol. This has been a huge fiasco. The insurance girl here first tells me that this IV infusion is not covered by Tricare, so I get the CPT code and call to verify. They do accept that procedure and I don't need an auth or referral. By the time all these back and forth phone calls are done, its almost 5pm and they close.

Has anyone had an injection of solu-medrol, not an infusion, but an injection to treat their symptoms? If so what was your result...good, bad, no difference? If you improved how long did the effect last? I am asking this because on Monday I received and injection of solu-medrol. It was ordered by my GP. He said if you show improvement it is just one more indication it is MS. Monday - Wednesday, my gait was improved, the pain and burning in my hips and kness was gone.

t think of anyone else to turn to! BurbanDude had another flair up and his Neuro suggested Solu Medrol IV therapy for 1 week, the dude freaked when he heard about the IV part. So the Neuro suggested that he ingest the medication stating that he would absorb 80% of it anyway, dude was relieved! Apparently, BCBS will not cover the medication because it is an injectable medication! Has anyone taken the medication this way before or seen any documentation of alternative administration online.

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 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 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.

I did 5 days of Solu-Medrol on an outpatient basis in October 2007, to deal with my first major attack. The only side effect I experienced was the strange metal taste. For the first couple of days, everything I ate, even chocolate, tasted terrible. The treatment sessions were fine, maybe a slight burning session for the first several minutes after the IV was inserted and the drip started. I did not experience insomnia or any of the other things they warn you about.

Hey guys, I thought all went well with last night's infusion but tonight it isn't working. I called the nurse and left a message, but no word back from her yet. It looks like the tubing got kinked up pretty well and I couldn't flush the line without it hurting - A LOT. When this happened back in the hospital, they had to start a new IV. I'm not going to start infusing the solu-medrol which is for an hour and be in pain.

Well, this morning was my last Solu-Medrol infusion. Haven't had quite the horror stories that some of you had, but it definitely wasn't a pleasant experience. The first day was fine. Second day and today I've been extremely dizzy with hot flashes. Felt very nauseas both days. Not sure what the "come down" will be like since I wasn't given a taper, but we'll see. Problem is, so far it hasn't taken the vertigo away.

I HAVE BEEN ON STEROID INFUSIONS MARCH 2007,JUNE 2007,OCTOBER 2007,DECEMBER 2007 AND MARCH 2008,PLUS I HAVE HAD BOUTS OF ABSENT VISION FROM OPTICAL NEURITIS AND MY NEURO WILL TREAT THAT AGRESSIVELY WITH 1500MGS OF SOLU-MEDROL IN 15 MINUTS HE HAS DONE THAT TWICE NOW. THE INFUSIONS ARE GREAT IN REDUCING THE IMFLAMATION,BUT TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE PLEASE CALL THE HOSPITAL.

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 know this is really silly, but I am going to be doing my IV Solu-Medrol treatments on my own and I'm a bit anxious about it. A nurse will come over tomorrow to get the line in and show me what to do, but then next few treatments will be on my own. I didn't know that until the agency told me that I'll only see the nurse the one time and I was on my own. Any suggestions or words of reassurance would be most appreciated. Thanks a bunch. You guys are awesome.

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