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Update on high dose Methylprednisolone, so apparently most pharmacy don't carry so just got dose last night so haven't started yet!

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ontario canada

So my ? To all my MS warriors who have been on before is it still worth me going on? (flare up been almost a week) while still feeling crappy .. mainly major MS hug,(also have costeochronditis) shortness breath, headache, also increase pain and dizziness weakness and extreme fatigue when do anything... will the steroids help with this? Do you think rewards still out weigh risks/side effects? Thanks so much 🥰

March 29 (edited)
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A MyMSTeam Member

Yes it's worth it. Hang in there. I got this wonderful disease when I was 26 and now I will be 75 in August! Up and down like a yo yo! One doesn't get a refund on your life. Think positive

March 29
A MyMSTeam Member

Hello @A MyMSTeam Member. Methylprednisolone is generally given in a fairly short course, perhaps 10 to 14 days. It's a steroid and steroids can have side effects but they're also good at suppressing symptoms of an MS flare-up. And those side effects will then go away.

March 29
A MyMSTeam Member

I have no idea what that is have to ask a doctor.

March 29
MyMSTeam

Is high-dose methylprednisolone still effective for treating MS flare-up symptoms after a week?

Yes, steroids can still help even though your flare-up has been going on for almost a week. Studies show it's best to start steroid treatment within a week of symptom onset, so you're still within that window.

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Is high-dose methylprednisolone still effective for treating MS flare-up symptoms after a week?

Yes, steroids can still help even though your flare-up has been going on for almost a week. Studies show it's best to start steroid treatment within a week of symptom onset, so you're still within that window.

High-dose methylprednisolone can help reduce the severity and duration of your relapse symptoms, including fatigue, balance problems, and numbness. It works by quickly reducing inflammation and can help you improve more quickly.

The symptoms you're experiencing - MS hug, shortness of breath, headache, pain, dizziness, weakness, and extreme fatigue - are common relapse symptoms that steroids are designed to address. Regarding whether the benefits outweigh the risks: When taken short term (typically 3-5 days), corticosteroids are considered safe and effective for MS flare-ups. The potential short-term side effects are usually mild and go away quickly once treatment ends.

Common short-term side effects may include:
- Trouble sleeping
- Mood changes or anxiety
- Increased appetite
- Metallic taste
- Stomach upset
- Flushed face

The more serious side effects typically only occur with long-term use, which isn't the case for treating a relapse. Many doctors use steroids specifically because the benefits of reducing relapse severity and preventing permanent damage generally outweigh the short-term side effects.

One MyMSTeam member shared: "Steroids have always helped me in the past whenever I had a flare-up."

March 29

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