solumedrol to dexamethasone conversion

1. So it would take Decadron® (dexamethasone) 16 mg to be approximately the equivalent of Kenalog® (triamcinolone acetonide) 80 mg. Decadron® (dexamethasone) is characterized as a "long-acting" steroid and Kenalog® (triamcinolone acetonide) is an "intermediate-acting" steroid. Thus duration of action of Decadron® (dexamethasone) is somewhat longer than that of Kenalog® (triamcinolone acetonide).

If you are on prescription hydrocortisone, in a very small replacement doses, the tests will not be affected. Here is a quote from endocrinology.org: "Glucocorticoids inhibit T4 to T3 conversion and inhibit TSH release (> 20 mg/d prednisone, > 100 mg/d hydrocortisone, > 4 mg/d dexamethasone)." I doubt you are this high a dose for your adrenals. What dose are you on?

has anyone being asked to take dexamethasone due to high 17 OHP result? My 17 OHP was 64.0 and was told that it was too high ( the test was done 5 days after my first day of menstrual period). Now I am in 1st trimester of pregnancy (6 and half weeks). Would like to get some advise urgently!

The ONTT also showed that while use of IV steroids appeared to protect against the immediate conversion from a CIS to full-blown MS (within the first couple years), the protection did not hold up in the long term. It is commonly misunderstood that use of IV steroids preserves vision in the long run. this has not been found to be true. But, it can relieve acute pain and acute vision loss. Here is a quote from eMedicine - "Optic Neuritis, Adult" from Medscape.

Dexamethasone may increase her IOP so she needs her IOP to be monitored closely.

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?

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.

About 3 days after I completed treatment I began to get one. The infusions make you more subseptable to opportune bacteria. Go pee in a cup and find out.

does dexamethasone cause a cycle change in my period? im taking dexamethasone now for NCAH. I am currently going thru alot of symptoms such as super bloated, frequent urination, larger and darker nipple and areola, queasy in the morning, more tired than usual, hungry all the time and some heart burn. Am i pregnant or is this the dexamethasone ?????

So today is 2nd day of solumedrol, plus about 3 other IV meds, for migranes and nausea. Tomorrow is my last day, and it will b 6 hours. As I am in the middle of the infusion, my PCP calls, and tells me my chest xray from yesterday shows pnemonia. Ok, so solumedrol with pnemonia.. I am no doc, but pretty sure that is not a good mix. I started with this chest infection about 5 days ago. Always something. I need to sleep, that might help.

You need to find a new Dr. A lot of Drs seem to shy away from the condition if they are unfamiliar. A good website to look at is www.cushings-help.com. There is also a a section where you can look for a dr in your area that is familiar with cushings. Good Luck!

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 have to admit I am one who has had waaayyyy too much solumedrol. I am about to start my 4th treatment in 13 months. This is my second year with MS and I have gone downhill tremendously over the 18 months that I have had obvious MS problems. My first attack my right arm went competely numb and spastic and pretty much paralyzed for about 6 weeks. It got better and I have little residual issues like constant tingling in my hand, insane itching periodically on my finger tip.

While the weaning is happening, the body now has to learn to wake up the adrenals, plus learn to not have the anti-inflammatory around. It is, sadly, akin to heroin withdrawal and is quite painful. There are many ways to wean - so be careful to do it carefully and slowly!

Are Tobramycin and /or Dexamethasone drops effective against corneal ulcers?

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.

I have TN, but it did not start until after my solumedrol. The steroids made me fee much worse at first, but then I began to have symptom improvement rapidly after the 5th day post iv solumedrol.

Then I use a 1cc syringe and an AC cannula (27 or 30 gauge) through the paracentseis site, and go right underneath the anterior capsule and inject,” he said. According to Dr. Mah, dexamethasone is a preferable choice over triamcinolone due to its shorter half-life of 7 to 8 days, voluminous data of use in ophthalmology compared to all other steroids, and clarity of the preparation.

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.

Dexamethasone, serum, cortisol AM, ACTH Plasma tested. My doctor had me do the dexamethasone suppression test. I had my levels tested when she said at 8am and my cortisol came back below range at 0.8. The range was 4.0-22.0. Could this very low level explain the weight gain? What does this low level mean?

Can someone help? Had 10mg dexamethasone to suppress my cortisol level! Blood taken at 9 am the following morning and the result is 28?? Can anyone interpret?? Is this normal? Low? Or still high for being supressed?? I'm going insane.....

I am going to ask my Dr to increase my T4 meds to 137 mcg to bring my TSH down , as I am having some symptoms of hypo : fatique, irritability, constipation etc. I know that it would be possible to add T3 to my meds, but I would rather try to fix the conversion problem if I can. Does anyone have info, or experience with this situation. Thank you.

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