solumedrol side effects

She told me that she had taken the steroid 3 different times for life or death situations and saved her life every time but left her with this crazy side effects. She told me every time she took it, the side effects left her within 32 days exactly but for me it didn't go away for months, and I sometimes still feel weird like the side effects but my aunt said this could just be stress or my mind playing tricks but either way I don't like it.

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...

Many docs follow 3/5 day Solumedrol with a 12 day oral taper. That's what I did in August following 5 days of IVSM -1g. I think I started at 60mg and worked down to 10 over 12 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.

I'm surprised you're as able to keep up with everyone as well as you do! Anyway, I'm not sure if I have said or not. :-) I can't remember much these days. I saw the MS specialist a few weeks ago and I had noticable neurological signs, she said pertaining to my cerebellum, pons, and c-spine. I won't bother repeating all of them here, but she did ask if I wanted to try a dose of iv steroids at that time.

If you are just blah and a little scared because you have never felt this way then maybe it is enough to know that lots of us suffer yucky side effects from the Solumedrol and they do pass. Drink tons of water to help it get through your system faster. Spoil yourself with a soak in the tub or something you like but don't do often because you deserve it!

I have been DX with MS for 4 years now. I am not on any DMD therapy and choose NOT to be. I do not like taking any drugs that aren't absolutely necessary and the harmful side effects of the DMDs made my decision. HOWEVER, I am in a flare (or progression) for the past 2 to 3 months now with may one or two days I felt "nearly normal". I'm to the point of thinking I need relapse treatment. I have Type 2 diabetes as well so steroids can be very bad for that!

m starting to feel better. I do have more energy (though that could just be the side effects of the meds) and I'm walking straight up and down (or very nearly) instead of leaning to the right because of the weakness on my left leg. Also the tightness in my muscles in my left leg feels significantly better. Numbess is the same, but the dizziness also seems to be improving so far. I hope it lasts.

Do you have a diagnosis that warrants steroid treatment? If you do not have a diagnosis, please use caution when considering steroid treatment. Steroids suppress the immune system, which is helpful in clearing inflammation. If the inflammation is the result of bad autoimmune activity, the risk of weakening the immune system may be worth it for the benefit.

I just finished my first go at IV solu-medrol two weekend ago. I had similar, what the home nurse called "side effects" immediately beginning treatment similar to your sisters (joint pain, mainly). This, and many more "tolerable" side effects are normal. So I wouldn't be alarmed. I was found to have a few more severe, negative side effects throughout the dosing such as steroid induced psychosis and trouble breathing.

All doctors here prescribed Avonex as a treatment or in other words to postpone the attacks, am totally unconvinced with such one plus what he adds to the side effects on long terms .. I feel like being in a maze and no way out .. Wish u all to be fine soon .. Thanks for ur help ..

) The thirst and increased water consumption (and increased urination that follow) are frequent side effects with steroid therapy even if the body can maintain a fairly level blood glucose level. You just have to be careful that the kidneys can handle the extra load and the body doesn't deplete itself of electrolytes.

t need tapering. Also, the common side effects of solumedrol include increased appetite, increased energy and irritability, insomnia and upset stomach. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

Her first introduction to MS, came with a three day course of Solumedrol and all the bad side effects that come with it; because of Optic Neuritis. All that done and slightly improved, she was told yesterday by her Opthalmologist that she now has O.N. in the other eye. Have any of you ever heard of this happening with both eyes in a matter of weeks, almost three weeks after a full Solu treatment? I am at a loss here. I don't know what to tell my daughter. Gosh I feel dumb...

m justing having lingering effects. My flare-up began in June and involved short periods (1-2 minutes) where I would lose control of my left leg and then my right leg would feel like it was being filled with hot water. At one point this was happening about 15 times per day. I took a round of Solumedrol (3 days) and began taking 300 mg of Lyrica per day. It now happens 4 or 5 times per week.

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?

Four months later I am still having side effects such as back pain, concentration loss,severe muscle loss, extreme thinning of the skin, headaches, body aches and irritability. Are these permanent, and how long does it take to completely leave your system? Is there a way to rid your body of this poison?

I was on IV solumedrol about 5 weeks ago..but I've really noticed it since starting the shots this week. That and nervous eating...

m going thru my second round of IV steroids. I am supposed to start Copaxone tomorrow and am nervous about the side effects and if I should start it while going thru Steroid treatments. Any advice would be much appreciated!

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?

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