solumedrol for pain

HAVE PAIN IN MY RIGHT EYE HURTS FEELS LIKE IT IS THE EYEBALL HURTING KEP LOOKING IN THE MIRROR EXPECTING TO SEE SOMETHING WRONG BUT IT IS NOT RED OR SWOLLEN HURTS TO MOVE IT.

However, the last infusion was not followed with Prednisone and it was the worst few weeks I have ever been through as the pain in my head did not abate (which was the main reason for the infusion in the first place) and I started having pain I think was related to Trigeminal Neuralgia in my face and gums. It was horrible. I also started to have severe fatigue upon awakening in the morning which is very frustrating.

Hi - I took a 3 day course of Solumedrol 2 weeks ago. For the first few days my pain, tingling, numbless and burning went away. They are now back and more severe than prior to the Solumedrol regime. Is this normal? I actually believe I was on the verge of a flare up prior to starting the Solumedrol and believe I am now in a full blown flare up. I am seeing my Neuro tomorrow and I'm wondering if he will suggest another round of the drug.

I had a 4 day Solumedrol drip and then step down pack in February and it made me worse. All my muscles tightened up and I have more pain than I did before. Call it a major fibromyalgia attack. Even now in May, I am still as stiff and woozy as i was after the glucocorticoid therapy. Sigh. Did nothing for me that I can tell. I did sweat a lot during the treatment so maybe i lost a few toxins?

I have noticed that on the solumedrol thatnthe swelling and pain goes away for a day or two then starts to come back and raise it's ugly head. I finally took a picture of it at it's largest point and showed it to the gp. He said something about thyroid Titus and or ridsuals from the RAI? whe. I saw the dr the thyroid was only slightly swollen because I had just had 500 mg of solumedrol 54 hrs abfore walking in to his office.

Hi everyone. Thanks for reading this. I am having terrible pain in my eyes like nothing I have ever had before. It is not like a headache/migraine. The pain is actually in the eye ball and I have can't read a book at all ( the words are like 2 lines together and I can only watch tv with the lights of for a few minutes. The pain changes but never goes away depending on which way I turn my eyes (not my head).

Hi All - I had my first does of Solumedrol IV for 5 days. My Neurologist diagnosed me with demyelinating disease of the CNO. I have 2 lesions on my spine and 1 on my brain. 9 months ago I started to feel pain when I moved my eyes (in both eyes). Went to Optometrist AND Ophthalmologist - I do not have Optical Neuritis. It would come and go and would not be too bad. These were sometimes associated with a headache.

No, it never happened to me, I took them every three or four weeks for a year (1gram each day for three days). However, we all react to meds differently so get ahold of your neuro or PCP, I am sorry for the mess it is making for you.

My mother just finished 3 days of IV soluMedrol on Thursday. She woke this am (Sunday) to find her whole right side of her face swollen up to just below the eye and advised it was very painful. She had very little energy, could not get comfortable and began taking Aleve.

Searching, I found you and am excited that there is a group that may actually be able to answer some of my questions. The first thing he wants to do is put me on solumedrol for 5 days, I am not currently in a flair. Any reason I should put myself through that if I am not currently having symptoms?

I am scheduled Monday to do an IV for three days of Solumedrol. Has anyone else done that and if so, what is your opinion. I am alittle nervous about it.

I know steroids can make you susceptible to infections, but has anyone developed a UTI on solumedrol? I had the unmistakable first inklings of one a bit ago. I rushed out for cranberry juice and a blueberry smoothie (blueberries are supposed to have the same effect as cranberries, and it's a good excuse for a fruit smoothie!!) and I'm hoping I can keep it at bay this way, but I guess I'll know in a few hours. These things tend to come on fast for me.

He also perscribed azethromician for my sinus infection and gave me something for the nerve pain. The first dose of solumedrol made the inflimation causeint the trigemininal nerve pain to stop! Praise God! Ususally the steroids cause insomenia. I slept so hard last night that I feel like a new person. my husband did the two night feedings and I got up after to calm her back down and put her to sleep! I am truly blessed with a good husbad who is an awesome father!

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.

It was a nice shower...just a little too public for me in that there were only two stalls for women and NO privacy. After 15 days without a shower...a little privacy would have been nice. I am so glad that the Solumedrol is over and you have had positive results! I can't believe you lost that much weight...I ballooned and I still haven't lost it! Are you going to be on a weaning Prednisone now as well?

I had solumedrol for the first time three weeks ago. After the first two days, I started feeling really shaky. That was the worst. I also started to feel queasy. I think it was from my lack of sleep. I did not get a taper dose. Once that wore off I did feel better. I think there is residual disability from this last flare. My legs aren't working as well and I still get tired easily. Starting copaxone hopefully next week. Good lick.

ER doc started me on 5 day course of IV steroids. Tonight I am due for my third round. The pain is nearly gone, and my vision in my left eye is much better, just a bit blurry, no longer milky and cloudy. With such a speedy resolution, which I knew was possible but was doubtful I'd be so lucky!, I wonder if I should suggest stopping at 3 infusions, given the longer term risks of repeated use of IV steroids. I will probably see a different ER doc tonight.

This is a good drug, but very hard on someone that is prone to high blood pressure and high blood sugar. Her first treatment with Solumedrol, did not seem to work for her, as well as it did for me. My Optic Neuritis (abbreviated- O.N.) was totally gone in 2 weeks. She said her one eye never really went back to normal. Now the other eye starts. Since the beginning of her attack, she has not been in remission yet. This is a long first attack. I pray for a remission.

Hello I am a 25 year old female and four weeks ago I was diagnosed with optic neuritis, I was admitted to the hospital for 5 days of IV solumedrol therapy (1000 mg a day). After the treatment my vision mostly came back and the eye pain was completely gone. At the same time I also had a burning arm pain in my right arm with numbness and tingling into my fingers. During my hospital stay I had an MRI of my head, which was normal.

I wish you all the best luck on Tysabri, and I hope it does as well for you as it has for me. 5 years without a relapse...it was an amazing time!

Hello I am a 25 year old female and four weeks ago I was diagnosed with optic neuritis, I was admitted to the hospital for 5 days of IV solumedrol therapy (1000 mg a day). After the treatment my vision mostly came back and the eye pain was completely gone. At the same time I also had a burning arm pain in my right arm with numbness and tingling into my fingers. During my hospital stay I had an MRI of my head, which was normal.

So we were getting all set up to start my second infusion when I told my Dr. that I had spoken to the new patient intake coordinator today for the ms specialist I am going to see and that, unbelievably my appt is NEXT FRIDAY!!! Both my gp and I were expecting a couple of months out.

My doctor prescribed another round of Solumedrol which is scheduled for next week (30 days from the first one). I am trying to decide whether I want to do the 2nd round of Solumedrol. It made me feel horrible and was a miserable 4 or 5 days. I guess my question is whether the 2nd round would be beneficial at this point or if the lingering effects are something I am going to have to deal with from now on. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

How long can it take for solumedrol to take effect?

This pain has gotten worse in the past couple of days. My doctor has me starting on solumedrol for the first time on Tuesday.

I asked my neurologist, and she said it is a side effect of the solumedrol. Any one else experience this.....swollen ankles for so long? When will they return to normal? Help please. Thank you.

ok. Here is my question for the week. I called my neuro to discuss eye pain and other symptoms I have been experiencing for about a week or more. The eye pain is what really has me concerned. I asked what he thought about a round of solu medrol. I have never had it before. He said that he did not think that it would be appropriate and added that most of the symptoms I am complaining about, I have had for a long time.

I have seen my OB as well as my neurologist and today they sent me in for an MRI and found 4 active lesions in my brain. First of all I was surprised I thought that I would be at my relative healthiest during this time, but obviously I was wrong, Now they want me to go on a three day run of iv solumedrol treatments and I am wondering if anyone has an experience or knowledge of such issues.

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