Advice & Tips:
Administration: I received 1g of Solu-Medrol administered via a "piggyback" system IV drip daily during an approximate week-long hospitalization.
*Note:* A nurse who was in a great hurry injected an undiluted 1 gram dose of Solu-Medrol directly into my hand vein. It was EXCRUCIATING and caused my arm to instantly swell up nearly to the shoulder and become bright red and hot. I was left with permanent Phlebitis (a very painful inflammation of the vein) from the experience. The moral? NEVER allow anyone to inject that large a dose of Solu-Medrol directly into a vein.
Effects: My doctor and I did not notice any positive effects from the treatment. I experienced a burning sensation in my arm from the treatment and a massive amount of swelling that encompassed my entire body - especially hands, feet, and face. It did not seem to slow the progression of my NMO whatsoever.
Cost: I was covered by Medicaid at the time, and the treatment was fully covered.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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Nov 1, 2012
(Started Feb 01, 2012)
Effectiveness
Slight
(for multiple sclerosis)
Side effects
Severe
(for Overall)
(red and swollen rash on face, excessive anger)
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Monthly
Mar 6, 2012
(Started Feb 01, 2012)
Effectiveness
Slight
(for multiple sclerosis)
Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(red and swollen rash on face, excessive anger)
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
1 mg
Monthly
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May 15, 2013
(Started Apr 04, 2012)
Effectiveness
None
(for multiple sclerosis)
Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(weight gain)
Adherence
Always
Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
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Dec 24, 2013
(Started Oct 08, 2010)
Effectiveness
Slight
(for relapse MS (exacerbation))
Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(swelling, bad taste in mouth)