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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
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 455 |
91% |
| Lupus | 1 |
100% |
| Blindness & Visual Impa... | 1 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
| Optic Atrophy | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 91% (460
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Solumedrol Reviews
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This was used to treat an acute excerbation and it did not work.
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I am usually in hospital with 3 days of solumedrol for my flare ups. Last dose was 1/07
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I used it to handle exacerbations.
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When I was first giving the solumedrol iv when dx it didn't work as fast as we would have liked it to but now when i get a dose of steriods it definitely helps with my energy and stamina
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I was placed on high dose iv steroids when I developed optic neuritis 2x in 1999. It definately worked.
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have had this for exacerbations. i feel it works in the long run.
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feel like crap
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WORKS, BUT DISLIKE IT ALOT.
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i have been on iv steroids numerous times for relapses. it has always helped me.
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High doses, cased depression, irritability, and hallucinations.
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As needed
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It worked at first, but lost its effectiveness the more I took it.
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Great for getting over horrible relapse.
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I had a 1000mg every day for 3 days for optic neuritis. It
got rid of the optic neuritis.
got rid of the optic neuritis.
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It didn't do anything except give me headaches and raise my Blood Pressure
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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]
