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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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Since it reduces inflammation, it seems to help me get through flare ups better and quicker.
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It has worked, but I would rather not use it!
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Loved the energy I had after four days but it sure made my joints hurt a LOT ~ both wore off
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Was getting this monthly for several years and it did help for several days afterwards.
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In ten and 1/2 years I have had four flares. IVSM worked great for the first three. Most recently I had a severe allergic reaction. I hope this doesn't mean I can never use it again!
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benefit lasted about 3 weeks
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works. Hate having a nurse come in for the treatments. puts a big damper in my day and although necessary at time...not my favorite
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Every few months I have to go on it again, I have a feeling another round is coming! Works like a charm. First few rounds I could not sleep that night.
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Just finished therapy. Worked with improving function (I can walk now) but sensation problems no better (pain, burning, numbness, etc.)
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For several yrs I was doing infusions every 3-4 mos but lately haven't had to do. Yes it works great for me, but I have issues from so much use of it.
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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]
