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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) | 472 |
91% |
| Lupus | 1 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Blindness & Visual Impa... | 1 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 91% (478
Members)
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Solumedrol Reviews
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It brought my "Lazarus Left Leg" back to life!
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I have taken SoluMedrol by IV three time in the last 5 years, and only the most recent time did I notice it, and it REALLY helped.
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when needed
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i felt it helped me walk better.
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Only once when I was first diagnosed.
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Took during late June. Lasted until mid-August. After the intial extreme mood swings, I then felt better than I ever had, even before diagnosis of MS
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take for times when I feel like I may have a flare coming on
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HATE TAKING. MAKES ME SICK. USUSLLY BEDBOUND X`S 3-4 MONTHS
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dont really like the side effects, i just finished the 3 day IV dose of the solumedrol and am currently on the PO form of prednisone this is all very new so i havent officially started any other treatment
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didnt seem to do anything
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It will bring me back to normal from a major flare.
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On it now...I hate it.
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Used for first major attack (for five days after diagnosis). Stopped cold-turkey and my body reacted horribly. Need to "taper" mext time.
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on a monthly dose 4 a year now, bad taste 4 a couple days and cant sleep the first day
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See journal entries Feb 7-11 2008 for full description of experience.
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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]
