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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 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.
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.
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.
THOUGHT I'D SEE HOW EVERYONE IS DOING,BEFORE SOMEONE SENDS OUT THE SEARCH PARTY!!!!!!!
I'VE BEEN BUSY WITH MY COLLEGE COURSE LOAD AND GOTTA SAY WESTERN ART HISTORY IS GOTTA BE AS BORING AS IT GETS. I'M TAKING WEB COURSES FOR NOW AND IT'S A LOT OF SELF TEACHING AND TONS OF READING.SO COME EVENING MY EYES ARE FRIED.
COME THURSDAY THROUGH THE KURZWELL SYSTEM ALL BOOKS ARE ON TAPE,LARGE PRINT AND IF I CHOOSE THEY READ TO ME. I CHOOSE THEY READ TO ME FOR NOW.
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 am on day 4 without solu-medrol, but still have the increased appetite..Shouldn't this be going away soon? It's driving me nuts as I worked so hard to lose 48 pounds and sure don't want the solu to blow it. I'm not doing this again. The side effects were awful and the results have not been worth it at all.
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?
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.
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