solumedrol vision

Generally, Solumedrol is used when the acute vision in the affected eye is very low or when there is significant pain. Low dose oral steroids were shown to be a bad thing, because they increased the number of attacks of optic neuritis that the people suffered. This finding had been challenged, but follow up studies added evidence to the finding.

My regular opthamologist confirmed what I thought was going on a week later, we both were in contact with my neurologist the next day, and I was started on SoluMedrol on Feb 25. You guys can probably guess the course of steroids, but it was three days of IV SoluMedrol, followed by a 14-day tapering off with oral prednisone, of which I'm still taking. My question is, when will my normal (or near normal) vision return?

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.

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?

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?

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.....

Mine started in September of 2005 and hasn't stopped. lol I know it's nothing to joke about but has your doctor considered that you may have progressive MS? I supposedly have PPMS. Every time I have a little flare up something else becomes more disabled. I know that doesn't make sense but I'm not sure how else to describe it. I do have days when I can use my walker but most days it's the chair.

my sister (24) was diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis in 2010, responded to steroid. now she suffered sudden & complete loss of vision in her left eye. she has been put on SOLUMEDROL. please suggest any available treatment modalities world over ? chances of return of vision ??

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.

I had sudden double vision and trouble walking. I saw the neuro the next day (Friday) and he got me on solumedrol the following Monday. I was on for 5 days in a row. By the end of the third day the double vision was gone and by the end of the fourth day I could read again! I still, two months later, have a little residual nystagmus in my right eye and I need the cane when out and about, but not around the house. Fatigue is keeping me off work right now.

This pain has gotten worse in the past couple of days. My doctor has me starting on solumedrol for the first time on Tuesday.

Mine came on over a matter of hours, first it felt like I had dust in my left eye, then I noticed my vision was filmy in that eye, and by the middle of the night it felt like a knofe jabbing my eyeball whenever I would move my eye. I was treated at emerg with morphine and toradol (didn't really help, just made me stoned) then a 5-day course of IV steroids (Solumedrol).

Eye issues started to exasterbate ?sp? With in 3 days of RAI I lost my night vision and started the ugly course of the swollen eye puffy under eyes doublemvision hell. I am currently on solumedrol infusions trying to save the vision in my right eye. I was complaining to the endo befoe RAI and after RAI that there was a swelling in my throat that was causing pain in the thyroid area. Chocking sensation. Food gets stuck.

I haven't been around much the last few days because this latest exacerbation decided to ramp things up over the weekend.

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.

I saw my neuro last week and she gave me one dose of solumedrol for the SEVERE headache and TN pain I was having. It has helped, but not eliminated the pain. The new sx she discovered Friday was nystagmus with leftward gaze (I was seeing double). Today, ditting in front of the computer, I'm finding it very hard to focus with my left eye. I have pain but it's not what I would think of that would be ON pain. I feel like there's sandpaper *behind* my eye.

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.

I’ve been dealing with Optic Neuritis in my right eye since 2017, due to vision changes I’ve seen my Optometrist, 2 Opthamologists, a Retina Specialist and a Neuro-Opthamologist. All came to same conclusion that my changes in vision is not a problem with my eyes but that Optic Neuritis was the culprit. However 4 MRIs of my brain and cervical spine have showed no lesions only white matter hyperintensities on my last brain MRI.

t want to be the bearer of bad news but, I had the same course of Solumedrol and saw no immediate improvement in my double vision. After ten weeks the double vision began to resolve at arms length, then over the next two weeks resolved to the point of allowing me to drive without one eye patched. Still have difficulty looking to the side, and at the end of the day when my eyes get tired. Hang in there!

So in the last couple months I have had a lot of blurry vision but considering the weather I attributed it to being over heated (it did get worse when I was hotter) but then about a month ago I started to notice that reds were becoming discolored.

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 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.

My understanding is (and hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong) that IV solumedrol is of the most use within the first weeks of a relapse. In the area where I live, steroid use for relapse is waning. There is quite a bit of research showing the in most cases, the relapse length is only marginally shortened. Given the risks (blood sugar issues, bone density changes), steroids are no longer given automatically. I would consider it if I lost vision.

Its been a month since my vision went bad from Opitcal Neurtis. I have had two rounds of 3 day IV Solu Medrol (awful) and my eye still has not improved one bit! Is this normal? I have read from people that their eye got better a week after their steroids. Will it improve or am I at risk of having permanent damage? Thanks for your help!

I was admitted to the hospital with 3 days of iv Solumedrol. My vision was restored, but I still have permanent damage to my optic nerve and retina. I also had lesions on my spinal cord/brain stem. I had trouble processing things and difficulty walking straight. I receive Rituxan as my preventative treatment. I have not had any relapses since I started my first Rituxan treatment.

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