solumedrol ms attacks

I always hear about MS attacks and I don't even know what it is or what it means, Since I started seeing DRs about this it has been pretty much the same with some ups and downs. The only really big thing i remember is something that happened where i ended up with vertigo for a few weeks, and was taken to ER where i was finally told it was a stroke. I am not sure i believed that and our DRs are worthless a lt of times. Thats when i started going downhill.

I am 24 and I have MS since 08 (was on solumedrol, I always lose my vision during ms attacks ) and I have been constipation and with nonstop gas for 6 months, I have tried lots of water, fruit, fiber, vitamins, and most recently miralax which worked at first but then caused lots of blood and pain. Any suggestions on how I can stop this cycle before going to another specialist? My neuro, gyno and primary drs haven’t been helpful on this topic yet.

Hey All- I was just diagnosed with ms. My neuro is a general neuro and basically told me to research the Dmds available and to let him know what I would like to try. 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?

Background-we are awaiting possible DX of MS for my 21 yr old daughter. Her symptoms for the past 3 months, are numb tingling hands all the time, it does not go away. As well as L'hermittes. So my question is would these symptoms be considered her flair ups or her attacks? And do they usually last this long? And do your attacks usually go away without meds?

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.

A mild episode of optic neuritis and later double vision is what got me my first MRI and Solumedrol IV. (and FINALLY dx of MS) My neuro explained that even microscopic involvement of the optic nerve can cause pain and vision problems. My vision returned to normal. I would not hesitate for a second to take steroid treatments for vision involvement. My understanding is that this treatment temporarily dampens the immune system, thus greatly slows the inflammation that does damage.

I have a question concerning the dosage for prednisone that my neurologist prescribed for me. I get attacks of occipital neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia. These attacks have been an issue for a little over 2 years now. They last anywhere from several days to the longest which was 24 days (occipital neuralgia). The attacks of occipital neuralgia make it impossible for me to function normally and I spend most of my time in bed.

Sorry to hear that you're not feeling well still. Luckily you're able to drive your children around and swim! That is a positive! I can't believe you acquired drop foot so fast! That's totally amazing....What is PT doing for you for this issue? I would be interested in seeing what your MRI report said when you were in the hospital! Inquiring minds want to know! If you have any pics that you can derive from your MRI CD that would be neat to see your 21 or wait...

A doctor told me that there was no medical evidence that showed that solumederal helped an MS relapse and that he and his wife who had MS had opted not to take this course of therapy. I am on medicare and my solumederal was dispensed at an IV lab in a hospital. My share of the cost was 280 dollar per dose. I have a porta cath and I don't know if this cost was different than if it had been given to me via an IV. How often is she thinking she might need the steroid??

m sorry you have joined our ranks. If the doctor is doing IV solumedrol with the orders for MS, then it sounds pretty sure to me too. At this point you need to go back to the neuro and sit down and discuss treatment options. All of these symptoms you describe could be from the MS and the neuro is the right source for information. It is hard not to panic when you get this dx. Alex is so right .... breathing is essential.

Okay, I've had MS for 13 years. I was just taken off Tysabri in July, I was on that for almost 5 years. I now have to go on Gylena in January, but before I start the new drug...I have to do 6 months of iv steroids. 3 days every month with NO taper! I have just finished my second round...and I'm ready to through in the towel. The side affects of the steroids are at this point almost not worth doing. They are trying to prevent a relapse since I am not on any MS therapy.

In May the left side of my head and face went numb and because I was visiting the MS Clinic at that time, I declined the Solumedrol treatment.....That numbness didn't go away for 20 days.....but it did go away.... I guess it's up to you whether you want that treatment or not...I'm not really sure what else to tell you...I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone.... Take care and keep us posted as to what the doc says....

ll channel Quix here and say what she has repeated to me over and over - if solumedrol cured MS or prevented symptoms, it would be a standard treatment for all of us. It doesn't work that way. The sm only helps to ease the effects of the sxs but does not stop them. With ON, you can wait it out or take the solu - you will still end up with the same end results. It just takes longer on your own without the solumedrol. I hope that makes sense and I did my mentor Quix proud!

The Heavy Artillery of symptom treatments is IVSM, intravenous SoluMedrol. Solumedrol is a corticosteroid and can be very effective at reducing inflammation in the central nervous system. During my last relapse it was a huge help. There is no reason to wait until July to start IVSM. The first neuro I saw, 6 weeks before my official diagnosis, prescribed it for me. It will not impact you diagnostic process. You may want to ask your current doc about it.

Although I can’t comment directly on your diagnosis, you should be aware that most MS patients, and this is especially true for atypical MS (not meeting all of the clinical criteria for MS), and patients who have MS-like signs and symptoms have chronic infections that can also cause many other symptoms unrelated to MS.

i have mild symptoms - a bit of fuzzy memory, some word recall issues, i stare a lot, i yawn a lot, i have a few small white matter spots on my brain, one could be considered an MS lesion, and i seem to be dropping things here and there. my MS neuro also said that my right arm/hand is a bit weaker than my left. i have not been officially diagnosed. his office just called and wants me to take 1 IV treatment of solumedrol - equivalent to 1 gram of the medication.

Hi Everyone, Like a copper penny, I keep turning up. I haven't been on in a while because I had an exacerbation from the flu shot. Then, Dec. 5 I started IV soluMedrol at home. Nurse came every day and infused me for 3 days, then a nurse followed up with my sugars, etc. for another 4 days. It was great..only way to do it. Ah, but then it gets even better. On Christmas Eve, my family came over and my grandson either had a cold or the flu..By the next night I was sick..

i have a PICC line as I have been going through a 2 mnth relapse with my MS and I finally gave in and went to the hospital....of course it is solumedrol pumping through it but its way different than when I had an IV port last year...question though; I feel so dizzy and have feelings l want to pass out at times even though I don't pass out. is it because of the PICC with solumedrol that is giving me a different experience?

Hey guys. I was just diagnosed last week with MS. My only problem right now is vision loss. I have had 3 days IV solumedrol and am now on oral prednisone. Has anyone else had the vision problem and how long did it take for improvement or did it improve at all? I'm new to all this.

Hi Angela, I have had two Solumedrol treatments in the last year due to attacks. both for me were with 4 to 6 day hospital stays. everyone reacts diff. to steroids and both of my experiences were diff. first time I loved it. gave me lots of energy, my mind felt clear for the first time in a long time. the biggest downfall for me was the extra steroid weight. I couldnt stop eating, and im not a big eater. my second round 5 months later was a little different.

Hi. I have relapsing remitting MS. I was diagnosed at 36. I have been taking pain meds (neurontin for a while, then lyrica, now carbamazapin) as well as receiving Solu-Medrol IV treatments (every 2 1/2 months for 4 days - 1/2 hr). I was laid off, had cobra, but it ran out by Sept 2012. My neurologist gave me my last treatment then. I hadn't had really much "MSy" type symptoms for a while, that is, till the end of February...a bit of the usual achiness, some numbness.

I am 9 days out from getting 5,000 mgs. of IV SoluMedrol. I have had more results from a dosepack than this massive amount of steroids. It did make the inside of my mouth & lips swell and my throat felt like I was breathing fire. Gol bless MD Anderson. I wasn't able to eat either. I have RA, MS, Meniere's, and Also, if anyone out there has both RA and MS, would you please share what treatment regime you are taking? Soft hugs to all and Thank you in advance.

I started rebif and solumedrol at the same time in July, but call your doctor.. Are call the MS lifelines??

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