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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
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| Chronic Pain | 1 |
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Solumedrol Reviews
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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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Sept 2007, first treatment of sx I went in for in Aug. 07 Seemed to work, but was horrendously expensive, even with insurance. I will avoid in the future and go for much cheaper prednisone if it works.
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Had 5 days in 2006. It worked, but was very hard on my body.
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am now severely allergic
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worked to shorten the duration in the past but the side effects were bad enough that I will tough it out....
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hve to have it once a month now, by iv infusion
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always gets me out of my exxaberations
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Works wonders when I had attacks.
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Use when a flare.
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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]
