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Sore Neck And Shoulders After Solu-medrol Infusions

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Tracy, CA

I finished my last solu-medrol infusion yesterday. Today my neck and shoulders are very sore and sensitive. I don't remember having this when I did a round of solu-medrol in July... Then again my memory is just bad anyway. Is this a common side effect from the infusion or something else? If you experienced this, how long does it last? Anything that helps with the neck pain? Its really sore and tender right now. I have had a headache for the last 3 days. I've been able to manage the headache on… read more

February 12, 2016 (edited)
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A MyMSTeam Member

Two tennis balls in a sock tied off with a rubber band lay on the floor to allow it to put pressure in the sore areas cold pack around the neck. I get headaches a lot after but also have migraine mess that help. Neck pain some times but not shoulders usually. I now also get one full body message a month to help with circulation, relaxation, and because I deceive it.

February 12, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

I make my own bath salts with peppermint and Epsom salt to help with headaches aches too

February 13, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

Thanks @A MyMSTeam Member. I did finally take a bath last night with Epsom salt. It helped a little. I don't handle heat very well so I didn't stay in too long. Hope to see some relief today.

February 13, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

Wet the tennis balls and freeze email in freezer.

February 13, 2016
A MyMSTeam Member

I refuse to take steroids again. Every time I'm in extreme pain after. Stabbing nerve pains everywhere, joint pains increase, tense muscles. It lasts a couple of days. My body doesn't like it! I hope the steroids work and your pain decreases!

February 13, 2016

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