solumedrol used for pneumonia

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.

Wound up in the hospital January 2 with pneumonia and more soluMedrol..From Dec 6 - Jan 7 is kind of a blur..I kind of lost a month. And the kicker? The soluMedrol didn't really do anything for the MS...waited too long to treat the exacerbation, I guess. My right foot flops over to the side so I'm walking on the side of my foot which in turn makes my hip hurt. So, Thursday last, I went and was fitted for a brace.

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.

ve had a horrible experience with Solumedrol as well.....Back in March I had extreme leg and groin numbness and went on IV Solumedrol for 3 days....I had a nasty reaction to it, but it DID take away the numbness and vision problems almost immediately....Well, within 48 hours anyway..... 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.....

HI EVERYBODY I KNOW IS BEEN A LONG TIME,JUST FEELING INDER THE WEATHER ALOT LATELY ON FRIDAY OCT 16 THEY ARE GOING TO START ME ON CHEMOTHERAPY NOVANTHONE I was just wondering if any body got that done for MS and what are the results and side effects thank u for your help hand have a bless day

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?

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.

How long can it take for solumedrol to take effect?

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?

Well...assuming my insurance covers it I'm going to go on ACTH. I was unfamiliar with it until you guys had mentioned it. My doctors haven't used it for MS patients for quite a while because most or all tolerate the solumedrol fairly well. Wish me luck. If insurance accepts it I will start the end of this month. I'd love any feed back you guys may have on it...don't know what to expect.

There are other risks associated with steroids that apply to anyone, not just those with Lyme disease. For example, they can deplete your calcium and cause bone problems if used too much or for too long. They also really affect mood, and can cause sleeplessness. I'm sure there are more risks and side effects, make sure to discuss thoroughly with your doc before making your decision.

I get pneumonia almost yearly - I have a compromised breathing system. I have asthma and chronic bronchitis. However, after taking the TX - I haven't had it since - PLUS I got the flu/pneumonia shot - which seems to be working. However, DURING TX I got a killer blend of a cold that turned bacterial - and then roosted in my lungs and gave me walking pneumonia. I - too --- hanging head ---- smoke.

Evidently, solumedrol interferes with the contrast dye used in the MRI. My neuro didn't do an MRI first; he waited until about 6 weeks after the solumedrol to let it pass out of my system. I think I stated that it stays 6 to 8 weeks, but it is really 4 to 6 weeks. The MRI showed nothing! But I definitely had severe symptoms. He was more concerned with symptoms than what the MRI showed. It truly is a personal decision between you and your doctor, as so many others have stated.

ve been off the solumedrol for 8 days. I was on it for 10 for an MS attack. (a nightmare in and of itself) and my whole neck, chest, arms stomach are covered in hives. Is this from the Sol? My doctor is useless and didn't warn me about ANY of the side effects or check up on me during the treatment. I had to leave 3 messages just to get a call back when I was all done. Uuugghh I hate docs. Coming off was even worse than being on them. Rapid heart, dizziness, HOT flashes.

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 think, for now, i am going to pass on the solumedrol. my symptoms are not bad, which i am thankful for daily, and i don't like the side effects. i have done some reading and i am surprised that my MS neuro suggested this, kind of like, we should try this next almost try it for the sake of trying it and not as a treatment. i guess not, i will just wait for my next brain MRI in june to see if anything has changed in that regard.

I do not have diabetis but got solumedrol injection and orals for pneumonia this week. I had a glucose drawn and have to return in 2 weeks to have another draw. I have seen it cause problems in people with diabetis and it has needed treatment. I hope you feel better very soon! May all the sick bugs be vanished! Ug! Got everyone else better and it hit me the worst! Maybe I should get some garlic!!

Love food too much for that. However, I also take IV solumedrol 1000mg a day for three days straight and that definately affects you taste for about a week. Tastse like you are eating old pennies. The only thing that helps for me is Jolly Ranchers. I hope this helps.

He has a cough and they can not tell whether it is pneumonia or cancer from the xrays. If it is pneumonia- they want to see the bacteria. We have paid for 5 xrays so far and the procedure is going to be $700. Does this sound right? I would ask my vet- but he is not interested in our situation- I guess if it is not money in his pocket he does not care.

when the pneumonia viral gets into blood, how to cure it ? for old people 78yo, wtih parkinson disease.

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.

Aspen's understanding (see her answer) is in sync with mine, but I'll go a step further ... I believe Solumedrol is useful only in the first days of a relapse. Both episodes I've had Solumedrol, I thought it was great ... I'd love to use it more! Of course, I don't want to feel the way I did to justify its use. You note "harmful" side effects of the DMDs, and I certainly respect those people (including some I know personally) that don't use a DMD.

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 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 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.

Solumedrol used for pneumonia

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