solumedrol response time

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 have decided not to do the found of Solumedrol at this time. I have felt better in the past 5 or 6 days than I have in some time and don't want to do something that I know will cause me to feel bad. If I see my MS symptoms getting worse I will reconsider at that point.

SoluMedrol? That is what I had on both occasions. I hope these disturbing sensations soon pass for you, and for me too!

This concern has been posted awhile back, but wanted to reintroduce it. I had a solumedrol treatment about 4 weeks ago. About 2 weeks later i got chills and my hands started to itch uncontrollably followed later by hives in random places (no pattern to where they were) but mainly arms, stomach, and scalp. Called my neurologist, heard back from his nurse who said there was no way it was related to solumedrol.

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.

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 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.

I just finished 3 days of IV Solumedrol.. I feel horrible, swollen painful lymph nodes in clavical, cerevical and back of neck, my ears hurt ...Has anyone ever had this after solumedrol? I have done solumedrol before but do not recall ever feeling this poorly.

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....

The last time I had Solumedrol (Dec 09), I was coming down with a virus, unbeknown to me. My glands were hugely swollen, particularly near my jaw and the back of my neck. Felt like a string of grapes going up both sides of the back of my neck. Hurt to eat or talk, anything that moved my jaw. It was painful. So, yes I have experienced this, and make sure if you start feeling bad to go see your neuro or PCP.

The pain in my head has returned intermittently but usually only lasts a day at a time...the final IV infusion did nothing to rectify the pain...it was just time as usual. I also suffered from severe numbness in the left side of my face which has never really gone away but doesn't seem to concern any doctor so I just go on with life. So to wrap it up...

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?

t even examine me in the affected areas makes it that much worse. Again, I really appreciate the response, it feels great for a professional to take the time to explain some things to me!

These are the same problems I have with Solumedrol. Diabetics have a hard time with Solumedrol and it seems that insulin or diabetic pills, cannot work hard enough to get high blood sugar levels down. Here where we live in Virginia, they will not do a treatment, if your blood sugar level is about 200. This is a good drug, but very hard on someone that is prone to high blood pressure and high blood sugar.

Thank you Sumana...I go and see my Doc's tomorrow. They are going to get an ear full from me. I am NOT going to do the steroids come hell or high water. It's just too much for me to handle and I can't afford to miss anymore work. I don't get sick time off..I'm only part time and being "sick" damn sure don't pay the bills!

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

Wow, didn't need to get slammed for providing feedback on a drug that has so far proved its usefullness to me in 3 days. I spoke with a number of people who have used both Acthar and SoluMedrol (I've never tried IVSM), and most will never use SoluMedrol again, too many side effects that actually happen vs. few if any on Acthar. This includes one woman who went from wheelchair to walking in 5 days.

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.

Sheesh, this is 2nd exacerbation within 6 months...more solumedrol in 2 weeks.

coming with hat in hand is how in te world do ones manage the bizarre psychotic type side effects from the IV solumedrol? I just finished yet another five course today and frankly I had hugs melt down scared my caegiver.. and fnally made th eprimary car e doc understand thath 72 hours of mania, depression, wailing, and all that jazz was no acceptable. This is the first time I have dome them in a home setting versus in patient..could that be afcator? or am I just a little nutty...

I have vasculitis and was in the hospital on 150 mg IV Solumedrol for 1 week and have been on 80mg a day since Oct. 6th. I have the abd bloating, moon face and hump neck and shoulders. I know it is the side effects but was wondering if anyone has any ideas for relief of it. My back hurts as well I do use a heating pad on it and sometimes it helps but the neck, shoulders, and stomach are so uncomfortable. Does anyone do anything that helps with this?

On day two of the solumedrol I finally wasn’t sleeping absurdly long periods of time and on the third day my feeling came back in my hand but every bone in my hand felt like it was being crushed. Very strange.

t help, so I had the 3 day mega dose IV solumedrol. I did not do the tapering off pills, because I was having a reaction to the medicine. Since the end of February my ankles are swollen everyday, all day. 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.

I had my first course of solumedrol Friday-Tuesday. Last night (Thursday night) I began needing to urinate every 30-60 minutes. Not like tons and tons. But also not my bladder fooling me. And it continues today! I can't get a hold of my @$&#%& neurologist. So of course my question is whether this happens with steroids. Anybody?

I just finished a course of 5 days of IV solumedrol for my MS. I am very concerned about the severe depression I am experiencing. Any information?

I am having my first of three solumedrol infusions today and it's been a while. Does anyone how long it takes for the steroids to level off in your system and how long they stay there?

Symptoms include severe ice pick type pain in right temple with ptosis of left eye, treated by Dr. *. ***** with IV Solumedrol and weaning Prednisone with positive results until Feb. 2007. February. 2007: Symptoms identical to October 2006, treated by Dr. *. ****** with IV Solumedrol and weaning Prednisone with positive results until approx. 1st of March 2007. DIAGNOSIS: Paratrigeminal Neuralgia (Raeder’s Syndrome) February 2007: Was seen by Dr. *.

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