Methylprednisolone for Inflammatory Conditions User Reviews (Page 3)

• chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2020

Methylprednisolone "Got a bee sting, so prescribed this. Day one of MethylPREDNISolone and only have taken 4 of the six prescribed for day one. Every time I take the required dosage, I experience heart palpitations that go away in a short time. Not comfortable with the reaction. Will stop taking meds and have notified my PCP."

• Dnv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2016

"So I work at a hospital and am constantly on my feet, walking/running for 12+ hrs straight. Somehow I injured my foot and started limping by the end of my shifts. Went to the doctor on Friday and she gave me a packet. It's Monday morning and my foot feels a ton better. The swelling is almost gone completely. No side effects, no redness of the face, nothing. Give it a 10 for working great for me!"

• Amp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2023

Methylprednisolone "This medication causes me to be jittery, I can't sleep, have mood changes, have not been able to lose weight, be angry, fast heart rate, have blurry vision, can't think straight, and have high blood sugar. I have zero health conditions, only an injured knee. This stuff is poison."

• wms...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2017

"I started having inflammation in both of my shoulders, where I had a very hard time raising my arms to apply deodorant. I also had pain behind my knees, where I could kneel, but I could not sit on my heels as the pain from inflammation was so bad. I also had a hard time moving my wrists from inflammation. I also had pain on the sides of my hips evenly, which was scary. I had tests done many times for R/A and osteo, and I was told that I did not have either one, but something was causing inflammation, which in turn caused pain and stiffness. After taking the first day of a 6-day, 4 mg Medrol dose pack, I felt 10X better. It was like a miracle drug with no negative side effects for me."

• The...
• June 19, 2014

"I was introduced to methylprednisolone after having a cervical diskectomy. I was in severe pain before and after surgery. Pain meds helped very little. However, 7 days of this medicine gave me unbelievable relief, and the pain meds began to work again."

• Kwi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2016

"This drug is AMAZING! After I took this medicine, I was back to myself! I was barely walking, my hands were throbbing and killing me, pain behind my knees, I have something that is attacking all my joints. My orthopedic doctor prescribed this to me until I could see an R.A. doctor."

• Eni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2018

"Inflammation all over my body, multiple UTIs, swelling mouth and tongue, two disk issues, in neck and right shoulder pain and numbness in hand and fingers. Just finishing the meds today. I feel 90% better. Just hope it lasts."

• tem...
• August 23, 2015

"Back went out 3 weeks ago. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory muscle relaxers did nothing. Went back to the doctor after 2 weeks, put me on methylprednisolone. First day I took 6 pills, back felt way better by the end of the day. I feel 80%, and it's day 2!"

• Jes...
• April 24, 2019

"I figured I'd share my somewhat neutral experience with this drug after reading mostly negative reviews. The reviews about the side effects alone made me cringe and not even want to give it a chance. Rarely will you find a positive review when the drug actually works. It's always when it doesn't work that you end up reading the horror stories. I understand everyone is different, so this is just my experience. I was originally given this medication for heel bursitis and plantar fasciitis. Although at the same time, I had a terrible reaction to poison ivy and sumac. I was told it would treat both. I followed the regimen exactly. I didn't notice any side effects at all. Nothing. I was waiting for the panic attacks and anxiety I read about from other reviews. No insomnia either. Nothing happened. Saying that, the medication didn't work for me either. My ivy and sumac stayed the same. Same with my foot. I was kind of disappointed. I gave it a shot, though."

• RTC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2016

"I had been experiencing shoulder pain from repetitive strain for about 3 years; it started off quite mild, and then in the past 3-6 months had developed into a constant stabbing, throbbing pain. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis and was put on methylprednisolone and Valium. After the very first day on the steroid, my pain symptoms reduced dramatically. On day 3, it barely hurts at all. So, so, so relieved. I wish I'd gone to the doctor much sooner!"

• 49...
• January 23, 2015

"I had foot pain on the right side, my right hip also, but not considered at the time. I took a methylprednisolone 4 mg pack. By the end of the medicine, I was not having any pain in my foot or hip. Wow, what a difference. It made moving around and going to work much better than a few days before. Eating with medicines helps the upset stomach. What a life change! Thanks!"

• Lia...
• June 10, 2015

"I was given this by my podiatrist for ball of foot pain due to wearing heels. All I can say is I wish I wouldn't have waited 3 months to go to the podiatrist. I'm on day 3 and I'm in no pain! Thank God for this medication!"

• 22s...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2013

"I'm 52 and started developing early signs of carpal tunnel. The pain in my left wrist would keep me up at night until finally, I went to the doctor. He prescribed methylprednisolone 4 mg dose pack 21's. I took the first (6) pills that night and slept like a baby! By morning, almost no pain and I felt wonderful! It feels great to do the simple things like pinning your hair, putting on your coat, or pulling up your pants...so many things we take for granted. Oh, and my workstation is ergonomically correct now!"

• Jim...
• August 8, 2015

"I had my third back surgery on 12/31/15. Pain and tightness has been off and on since. Recently, the pain was so bad I couldn't take it anymore because my hydrocodone wasn't working. Went to the doc, and he put me in the methylprednisolone dose pack 4 mg. Overnight, it was better. You have to take it with food, or it will tear you up. Don't take it close to bedtime. No significant side effects other than mild depression and lethargy. May not even be due to the med, but it is a possibility."

• Mar...
• February 19, 2015

"Took a 6-day, 4 mg dose pack, had chest tightness and a feeling of a heavy heartbeat in my left pec area. Otherwise, works extremely well for the inflammation in my neck and shoulder from a bulged disc/bursitis."

• Rel...
• January 1, 2017

"I have been to the ER three times in 90 days with horrible sinus pain and pressure. Just finished my third round of Augmentin. My ears are still full of fluid, and I can hardly hear at all. This steroid has been working so fast! I feel better already, and it's only been 12 hours on the medicine (4 mg) pills. It does make me feel jittery, but it's definitely worth the side effects. Being sick for 90 days is a long time."

• kni...
• August 30, 2011

"My lower back pain was getting worse. I couldn't put on my shoes anymore. I started a treatment with methylprednisolone, and within the first day, 70% of my mobility returned. I couldn't believe it. It's great!"

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2017

"I have arthritis in my neck/upper back that comes and goes. The pain clinic prescribed a dose pack. It worked extremely well. When the pain comes back, I take another dose pack. No more than twice a year right now. I have the usual side effects - sleeplessness, jitters, and hunger."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2019

"I was given this medicine for a severe sinus infection. 1st night couldn’t sleep, 2nd night wide awake maybe 3 hours of sleep. 3rd day stopped taking. The bags under my eyes and dizzy feeling is horrible. How fast can I get this out of my system?"

• paz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2013

Methylprednisolone "I had severe soft tissue damage. The inflammation would not subside and was creating other problems as the inflammation was choking nerves. I did a series of 11 injections in the area (12' x 12' area) over approximately 8 weeks. It worked. It took about 2 months to feel full effects. My side effects included minimal pain at the injection point for a day or 2 after each injection and major upper body sweating. Thank God for this medicine as it was the only thing that worked to minimize the inflammation."

• ver...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2019

"I have osteoarthritis, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, as well as occipital neuralgia. In the past, I was prescribed prednisone to reduce the painful inflammation. I hated taking it due to the side effects. There are not too many medications I can tolerate or that I don't have an allergic reaction to. This medicine, methylprednisolone, was great in between all the medical procedures. I felt like a new person without all the constant pain for at least a few months until my next procedure."

• KCa...
• October 4, 2018

"I feel like this drug is a miracle drug. I know it's not good for long-term use, but the 6-day pack of 4 mg tablets makes me feel like a new person almost immediately. I have been taking it after shoulder surgery because I have had a lot of pain in my hand and inflammation. This is the third time I have taken the six-day dosage since surgery 8 weeks ago, but it relieves my pain really well for about 2 weeks. I have not noticed any side effects. I'm not sure if it affects my sleep because I have not been sleeping much because of shoulder pain anyway. I wish it were a more permanent fix, but it's great for temporary relief while the shoulder heals and allows me to work on my physical therapy exercises more and use my hand more."

• JMB...
• August 17, 2016

"I had L4 minimal evasive surgery on a Tuesday, went home Wednesday, and Wednesday night my sciatica was killing me, which was what the surgery was to correct. Called the Dr. on Friday and was prescribed to take all the 1st day's dosage at once and to continue with the regular dosage. By Saturday evening I was feeling 90% better, by Monday I was still doing well with a bit of an ache. My biggest issue was no sleep. I was awake until 3 and 4 a.m. during those days. I will trade the not sleeping for the reduced pain."

• CJ1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2015

"Was prescribed this for a rash/skin irritation. I didn't see results until 3-4 days into the 6-day pack. Side effects for me were bad heartburn (usually at night when I went to lay down) and gas/bloating. Overall, it wasn't anything too miserable. I'm only day 5 now, and the rash seems to be completely gone."

• Blu...
• August 14, 2019

"After reading many other reviews on here, I would ascertain that if you have any tendency of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, this medication should be avoided. I’m on my second day, and I’ve been seriously blue, depressed, and unable to sleep at night. I’m frustrated because I do think it’s doing wonders for my joints and double plantar fasciitis, which were so painful a couple of days ago I walked difficultly. That alone made my life depressing... but now, this feels very different. Not sure what to do at this point, but will definitely weigh the pros and cons and grab a couple of Xanax before bed for sure. UGH."