Methylprednisolone and Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Lyn...
• April 7, 2017

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking methylprednisolone on and off for years. Yet every doctor that gives it to me always says, 'Now we don't want to stay on this too long because it has side effects.' Well, that's like saying don't drink poison, you might get a stomach ache. Out of about forty side effects, I had at least ten, and the most painful. Not realizing the cause, the more pills I took, the worse the pain got. My advice to anyone: don't take methylprednisolone for any reason ever."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2018

For Neuralgia "I think this drug is way overprescribed when you look at all of the terrible side effects. I took the dose pack for only 6 days. It gave me pain in my legs that have not gone away after a month. It makes me worry now a lot. If there are other options to treat an illness or condition, consider those before using this or any other steroid."

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2023

"I was hesitant to use this medication because I looked at all the side effects from my condition: poison ivy. I was prescribed this medication as well as cephalexin (oral) and topical triamcinolone acetonide. I was very hesitant because I researched all the possible side effects, and they were many. I took it because it was recommended since I had an infection. I tell you what, I had absolutely zero negative side effects and the positive side effects of absolutely no pain in my body whatsoever, no stiffness, no pain, fluid movements, and a positive mood. I have not felt this good in many years. I almost want to get poison ivy again, lol. Oh, and about the poison ivy, it has taken away the edge and all the side effects. Highly recommend this stuff."

• Jes...
• March 29, 2017

For Inflammatory Conditions "Was prescribed for back pain. My legs hurt so bad I can't even walk! I can't sleep, it hurts so bad. I am not finishing this script, and I will never take it again."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2018

For Inflammatory Conditions "This drug gave me terrible leg pain and knee joint pain. Read up on all the side effects yourself before taking it if it is given to you."

• sti...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2017

For Gout, Acute "OMG! This drug is GREAT. I immediately felt relief, by the next day, swelling was almost all gone and just a little sore."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2019

Methylprednisolone for Asthma, acute "This medicine helped my asthmatic flare-up and breathing. The site where the injection was done was painful. The results of this medicine were a blessing of relief!"

• Jak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2020

For Neuralgia "I had many side effects from methylprednisolone, including pain over my body."

• Ter...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2024

For Back Pain "Once medication was injected, had some slight pain around the site. Seeing moderate positive results, so would recommend for lower back pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2019

For Inflammatory Conditions "I took exactly 3 pills of the first dose, and after pill 3, I was doubled over in pain, crying hysterically due to the pain. Then I started throwing up! I will NEVER take this drug again!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2023

Methylprednisolone for Inflammatory Conditions "I took this after hand surgery, and now I have pain in both my upper arms and both knees. The doctor says to try pain management. Not sure what's causing it, but I am in a lot of pain."