SOLU-MEDROL Reviews (METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE)

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 5  Psoriatic Arthritis, polymyositis Side effects small- worth the infusion!! Decreased taste of food, slight insomnia, did notice slight difference in heart rate. I was out if my medication called ACTHar for 4 weeks and my body felt as if it were shutting down (extreme fatigue, extreme joint pain and ability to use joints, muscle pain, bone pain). I use this medication for both my psoriatic arthritis and polymyositis but it also replaces a hormone I am lacking called ACTH due to me having pituitary deficiency from a pituitary microadenoma and empty sella syndrome. Anyways, after being without this medication for so long, I requested to have a solumedrol infusion 1000 mg X3 doses. Within 1 day I was able to bounce back from my adrenal crisis (normally I am down for at least 4 days), I could walk again, had energy, and WAS ACTUALLY ABLE TO FUNCTION AGAIN!! U have no clue how much of a difference it made and I think the slight side effects are worth being able to actually be a mom and wife again by being able to do more than 2 ADL's a day (before my infusion). F 32 1 days
1000 mg
5/10/2016
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 5  CIDP Bloating, frequent urination for a few days.Gassy for about a week after.Moonface. Within 2 weeks it worked its magic. I have regained 90% of my physical functions. Also has allowed me to taper from 60mg to 20mg of oral prednisone in one month. After infusion.would definitely do again in a heartbeat. F 55 3 days
1000mg
11/7/2015
 5  Rheumatiod Arthritis I have hard time sleeping. I now use Alprazolam for the times when I can't sleep. Some fluid retention. Also when I have received these infusions in the winter time I have gotten ill and had a hard time getting better. Bronchitis, pneumonia after getting a cold after an infusion of this medication. Also the bad metallic taste in mouth during the infusion. Some fluid retention. I have also had muscle cramps, I think due to low potassium. I now take supplements and eat lots of bananas after a treatment. This medication has help me immensely. I have used it in the times when my other medications have failed and a new medication has not started working yet. When I have taken this I have been in such bad shape that I cannot walk or move much before the treatment. Within a few days after, I am much better. It only seems to hold me for 3-4 weeks, but is a huge relief. Nothing else even helps. Pain meds, nothing. It is a difficult treatment, but can be a huge blessing. F 50 5 years
1000 mg 1X day
12/17/2014
 5  MS transitioning into progressive Swelling Headache I've used solumedrol several times over the 12 yrs I've had RRMS and now that I'm transitioning into secondary progressive MS, my neuro is trying to get me out of a progressive worsening of my symptoms so she took a BIG swing at it with a high dose of IV solumedrol. I normally receive a much lower dose but ironically, I had LESS side effects than the 8 times I had to have an infusion the 2 yrs after I had my son in 2007. My MS was so active and I had a newborn so I was trying everything I could to stay mobile. I did thank God & I still am mobile, but it's been 5 yrs since my previous infusion bc my body just could not tolerate it anymore. Moral of my story - IT WORKS! My experience with it is you experience more side effects your 1st infusion and if you do them too often. With all the IV solumedrol I received just 2 weeks ago, i had a little swelling in my chest of all places and a small headache, both of which were gone 3 days after treatment. If you have MS, until they find a cure, it's a necessary evil. F 45 3 days
1 gram
12/2/2014
 5  Juvenile rehumatoid arthritis Weight gain (but not too bad only 5lbs) and a moon shaped face. But I was on the highest dose possible. But it reduced my pain in my joints by a lot. F 6 weeks
12/28/2012
 5  lambert eatons myasthenic syndrom Slurred speech, off balance , trouble walking , cordination bad, was tested for stroke several times that's how bad symptoms where When I first started infusions the side effects were very bad , insomnia, muscle soreness, metallic taste. But this drug helped me tremendously , my symptoms are all but gone , there may be some permanent damage ,and the side effects are weel worth it now they only last for a few hours to a couple of days and the insomnia is all but gone , would highly recommend for anyone with same diagnoses. M 35 8 months
1 gram IV 1X W
8/19/2011
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 5  psoriasis Body aches and fatigue the next day I HAVE HAD PSORASIS SINCE I WAS 16. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO CLEAR UP MY BREAKOUTS. I WENT TO A RHEUMATOLOGIST AS A LAST RESORT. HE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN GIVING ME SHOTS OF SOLUMEDROL ONCE A MONTH- WITHIN 2 WEEKS, THE PSORIASIS WAS COMPLETELY CLEARED UP. 15 YEARS OF CREAMS AND OINTMENTS DID NOT HELP. IF YOU ARE TRULEY SICK WITH A DEVASTING DISEASE - IT'S WORTH THE RISK OF FEELING BAD FOR A FEW DAYS. F 33 4 months
120 1X M
11/25/2010
 5  rheumatoid pluracy none M 69
1X day
5/7/2010
 5  MS Exacerbation Slight headache, metalic taste within 15 minutes of IV start, lights appear brighter, lots of energy This is my 3rd round of Solu-Medro-1 gram IV for 3 days for MS exacerbations. Although the side effects are not pleasant, the end results are worth it. No more pain in joints, hands, feet or legs. All three times I've taken the IV's I have LOST WEIGHT because my appetite just goes away...I count myself one of the lucky ones! I take 2 Prylosec at least 1 hour prior to start of IV to prevent heartburn and it works, I highly recommend doing this. About the only this that does not have a severe metal taste is Orange Sherbert. I also suck on Carmel Nips to cut down the metal taste. I do get extremely thirsty and urinate frequently, but this only lasts for 3 or 4 days. If you can tolerate Solu-Medrol IV, I highly recommend. Although it's not the most pleasant experience, it does calm the inflammation. F 56 3 days
3/9/2009
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 5  MS exacerbations Once I was prescribed 750 mg. every 2 weeks vs 1000 mg. once a month and I had port put it, ONLY side effect was metal taste for a few hours. I'D RECCOMEND THIS THERAPY VS LAST ALTERNATIVE...A CHEMO DRUG WTH MANY SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS. F 65
9/10/2008
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 5  ms Bloating, emotionaly sensitive, everything seems extremely bright, nervous, more energy, metalic taste in mouth. I feel that it helped my episode. I had blurred vison, leg spasims, memory loss, and painful nerve signals in my legs and hands. I had three days IV therapy of 1000 mg. F 49 3 days
4/3/2008
 5  OPTIC NEURITIS VERY BITTER TAST DURING AND UP TO 7 HOURS AFTER INFUSION, I FOUND HAVING A HARD CANDY (I.E. JOLLY RANCHERS) DURING THE INFUSION HELPED SOME. DO NOT DRINK MILK AFTER, I LOVE MILK BUT THE MEDS MAKE IT TASTE NASTY!! WORTH ANY DISCOMFORT. I HAD 1 GRAM DAILY (BY INFUSION) FOR THREE DAYS AND THEN TAPERED ORALLY. I HAD TOTAL LOSS OF VISION IN MY RIGHT EYE. THIS STARTED TO SUBSIDE WITHING IN 5 DAYS. WITHIN ONE WEEK I COULD SEE AGAIN AFTER 2 MONTHS OF VISION LOSS!!!! I WAS LEARY, BUT NOW I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS TREATMENT!!! F 33 3 days
3/26/2008
 5  MS Attack FALLING!!!!Double vision,left side weakness particularly in my hand and leg, digestive problems, memory loss I have had to take this drug twice now for 5 days each time- I saw a real improvement after just the first infusion- I can open and close my hand so much better. But my sugar levels have shot up in the past few nights. F 31 2 times
1/15/2008
 5  lymes diease gained weight around stomach I looked like I had a stroke. Pain in joints, belles palsy, pain behind left eye, felt very bad. Started IV and with in a day I started feeling better. This was a very good experiance for me. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I wish I had done this sooner. Still on IV for 2 more days. Hope I stay feeling this good. F 44 10 days
12/8/2007
 5  Diagnosed with dermatomyositis Treatment (ongoing) - 5OO mg 3 times a week (for about 5 weeks so far) and 40mg IVIg once per week. Very few side effects so far aside from some occasional muscle cramping and a couple of sleepless nights. I was extremely weak before treatment, unable to dress properly or do any deep knee bends. I also suffered shortness of breath associated with intersticial lung disease. My strengh has recovered significantly and the doctor can no longer hear the characteristic crackling of the lungs. M 66 5 weeks
5/4/2007
 5  MS exacerbation I wanted to post here because I wish I did not read what was on this site as I was doing my IV. It works and frankly if you do right by your body (such as eating properly and good supplements) you will do well. So here has been my experience: 5 days/lower dose - 500mg/IV. I didn't know immediately I was having an exacerbation so this whole process took about 2 months. When I had double vision in my eyes, I immediately did the IV. The IV is not too painful at all. Go slow. I did an hour drip (when I went faster it hurt a little). Eat bananas. We lose potassium. Take good supplements (multi, C, E, Flaxseed, Grapeseed extract, turmeric). Eat as much whole foods as you can. Get some meds to help with muscle tightening after we detox for a few days off the drugs. Always talk to nurses, they know how patients really feel. Don't wait and don't be afraid. I'm so glad my eyes are coming back. After five days, I dramatically improved. F 40 5 days
11/16/2006
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 5  MS (speech and severe back pain) Metallic taste, mild headache, shortness of breath, increased appetite, increased thirst First time in three years. As in the past, symptoms began to abate after 24 hours. Have also had it for optic neuritis w/vision loss, and hearing loss. I know it's a hassle and I put it off last month when the first signs came; when I couldn't talk without a LOT of stuttering, and had trouble walking, I knew I waited too long. (the dr had to rule out a stroke, that's how bad it got) F 51 5 days
7/17/2006
 4  Ms I've had solu medrol 9 times three days each The last infusion Drove me crazy I couldn't sleep It's getting better I do feel a bit better than I did before getting the infusions My walking and standing/balance is better I'm still pretty tired but it's better than the alternative F 55 3 days
1 gram 9X H
9/27/2021
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 4  MS Flare 1) Extreme weakness and imbalance (R side). 2) Burning of skin (L face). 3) No appetite. 4) Extremely tired! 5) Confusion. Thank God there is a solution for exacerbations! I've had this label for 10 years, and the inability to see or walk is not acceptable... I want to live my life. Sometimes, this is the route I take. ✌😁 Jesus, it's all on You! 👍 F 46 3 days
1000 mg
11/20/2016
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 4  Autoimmune neurological condition 1 days
9/16/2016

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