Medrol Dosepak for Neuralgia User Reviews
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 13, 2023
"Week 12 post-rotator cuff surgery and I was still having trouble with external rotation and some stinging pain. Doc prescribed this on my 2nd post-op visit. I was very reluctant because I have diverticulosis and I don't like meds in general. After reading some reviews, I was convinced I wasn't going to take it. After I spoke with my PT, he assured me that it would help, and most of the side effects occur with long-term use. I spoke with a relative who is a nurse and she said to take it with food or milk and it would help a lot. It did. I did NOT take the first day's dose all at once like it said you could do if you get it filled later in the day. I waited til the next day to start taking it. I am a Nervous Nelly taking a new medication, believe me! But I was nervous for no reason. Take the doses (breakfast lunch dinner bedtime, etc) as it instructs and take with food or milk. You'll be fine! Pain has subsided and my range of motion has increased, just after 3 days."
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"I have a pinched nerve in my neck , the pain radiating into my arm is so intense I had tears in my eyes and I'm a guy who can handle discomfort ! This was unbearable , I couldn't sleep etc . My doctor prescribed me this medrol dose pack. It was and is a good send , a miracle ! First day and after the first few pills I felt brand new again. Zero pain ! Was able to sleep etc however once I ran out the pain came right back , I will need another solution such as a steroid injection etc but man this dose pack is amazing, it just completely stops the pain ! I had no side effects at all. I also received my covid 19 shot while on the dose pack but the doctor said it shouldn't at all interfere so that went well to ! Anyway I was desperate for relief from the intense pain and this dose pack did the trick , fantastic ! But again it's not something you can keep taking so a more permanent solution will be needed ."