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Like most adrenocortical steroids, methylprednisolone is typically used for its anti-inflammatory purposes. However, glucocorticoids have a wide range of effects, including changes to metabolism and immune responses. The list of medical conditions for which methlyprednisolone is rather large, and is similar to other co... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 621 |
91% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Blindness & Visual Impa... | 1 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 91% (626
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Solumedrol Reviews
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helped to clear optic neuritis
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I had an exacerbation last November and was on this for 5 days intravenously. It worked wonders! I gained about 10 lbs. after this treatment and have only recently been able to lose most of that by walking and altering my diet.
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Currently having monthly IV. Found the monthly gram to be more effective than having 3 or 4 days of treatment then waiting until I have a large flare to get more.
The worst problem I have had is that I am unable to get my IV in the short/quick 45 minute IV, but have to lengthen it out to 3-4 hours and have the drug diluted with saline. Makes for a long long day at the hospital every month. I am worried about the long term side effects I might face.
The worst problem I have had is that I am unable to get my IV in the short/quick 45 minute IV, but have to lengthen it out to 3-4 hours and have the drug diluted with saline. Makes for a long long day at the hospital every month. I am worried about the long term side effects I might face.
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Only when need it. I hate it with passion and I don't think it works for me.
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worked, but didn't like the side effects.
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Used this to control diagnosing flare.
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First round worked with first attack. Second attack within a month and 2nd round of steroids. Not working as well.
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awful experiences but helpful
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I hated using this the one time it was truly necessary. I think it gave me the kick start it was supposed to, but as I was "weaned" from it, I was depressed and edgy.Like a REALLY bad case of PMS.
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It worked great. I did have a bad headache after I came off.
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I usually do the 3 day solumedrol treatments, but my dr. adds 1mg of dilaudid and 25mg of phenergan to the mix (I get them IV before they start the so... [More] -
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I agree with Deb. All your reactions are normal. I have found side effects have differed greatly depending on the length of treatment: I have done f... [More] -
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All of these symptoms are normal for Solumedrol, at least from my own experience. I just did 2 3-day rounds in the last 6 weeks. I ached all over, was... [More] -
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Hi Kim My name is Kim too by the way...lol I am taking it in the IV drip. I don't know whats going on, but I am not having a good time. My doc is on... [More] -
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Hi Kat, the metal taste is very common and normal. When are you taking it and is it by IV? When I was on it, I would take it by 5-6 AM, otherwise I'... [More]
