Methylprednisolone belongs to a group of drugs called glucocorticoids. It works by reducing inflammation and changing the body's immune response. It is available as an oral tablet and injectable solution. It reduces inflammation caused due to severe allergies, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. The common side effects are weight gain, nausea, and vomiting with allergies.
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Need help with my wife's vomiting due to Methylprednisolone.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is a neuro patient and a week ago she was given five days treatment of Methylprednisolone intravenous. After her discharge, she has been vomiting every now and then. The vomiting usually occurs whenever she tries to move about and travel in cars to see her neurologist. Although... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering the nature of the disease, steroids and the Rituximab, you have to take care of few things: Chances of gastritis and gastric ulcers. Never keep the stomach empty. Have short frequent feeds. Abstain from spicy, fried foods. Abstain from carbonated drinks. Reg... Read Full »
I have white patches on my skin. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a skin problem for a long time four years. They are white patches. I have taken treatment from a few doctors. Doctors have asked me to apply some lotion and show sunlight to them. They also gave me some blue light therapy but I developed blisters after that. So,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. I also viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Read Full »
My doctor advised Predmet for delayed periods. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I got married before seven years and till I do not have a baby. My periods are regular in an interval of 28 days. For this month, I did not get my periods yet. But, my urine pregnancy test was negative. My doctor suggested me to have uterine fibroids and she gave Sysron NCR and Predmet 16... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surely the drug regime that you are following will help you to delay the cycle more. Predmet is a steroid (Methylprednisolone), which is essentially notorious for delaying cycle. I think this delay could be due to any form of other drugs you have already taken indis... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from health problems for the last five months. I had a lot of discomfort in my stomach and around my teeth. My gynecologist thinks of endometriosis, and I suffered a root canal infection. However, it took a month of excruciating suffering for the infection to be d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although it appears to be postural hypotension, it improves with electrolytes. Any laboratory can assess 9 A.M cortisol levels serum and 24 hour urine free cortisol levels. To identify iron deficiency anemia, I would also propose checking serum transferrin saturation... Read Full »
What are the effects of taking Methylprednisolone daily?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 43 years old and received 250 mg Methylprednisolone daily for five days, seven months back, because of COVID. What are the long-term severe side effects that I should watch out for? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Usually, steroids, when taken for a longer duration, like two to three months or more, cause chronic long-term side effects like diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, skin changes, and mood swings. So since she took... Read Full »
I have had joint pain along with other symptoms. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, Since childhood, I have experienced joint pains. I had food aversion and was taken to the ER once for fainting with a high fever. I developed food allergies, severe joint aches, chest pains, depression, and anxiety as an adult. Now that I am 54 years old, my depression is somewhat man... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports and investigations (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems like you have polymyalgia rheumatica. I would suggest a single intramuscular dose of Depo-Medrol (Methylprednisolone Acetate) 40 mg. If the response in sy... Read Full »
What can be done for swollen turbinates due to rebound congestion?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on rebound congestion because of misuse of the nasal spray. I have used it seven days not knowing that will cause me rebound effect. My ENT doctor says to continue my spray due to my dry nasal congestion I think. Now I went back to him saying that, I had rebound congestion and my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Why do you feel the turbinates are not getting reduced? Is it because you see those big in the mirror? Is there any symptomatic improvement in nose block after the use of Mometasone? Turbinates usually increase and decrease in their size a few times a day. Additional... Read Full »
Will long time steroid use for RA prevent me from having children?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old male. I have been diagnosed with RA. And another rheumatologist told me I do not have enough symptoms for RA. However, I have been using Methylprednisolone 4 mg for almost four years every day. And this helps me completely get rid of any problems. If I do not take it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it is a tough spot you are in. It will be difficult for a new rheumatologist to diagnose if you are already on steroids and the symptoms get masked. But I will try to simplify it for you here. Could you let me know the results of rheumatoid factor, anti-C... Read Full »
I have black discharge after Depo-Provera injection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had an abortion four months ago, I never went back to get checked out and it was a D and E. I am also on Depo-Provera, second dose. I am experiencing dark brown and black discharge with clots. I feel bloated and I have bits of pain. Is this normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is breakthrough bleeding and is a common side effect of Depo-Provera injections (Medroxyprogesterone). This may be seen usually after few days once the lady has increased day-to-day stressors during daily chores. This tends to disrupt the already being maintained... Read Full »
Can gluten allergy cause eczema in the whole body?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 52 years old. I have had an issue with topical dermatitis\eczema for about a year and a half. I have been using steroid creams and anti-itch cream but it kept coming back on and off. Three weeks ago I started getting hives and before two weeks, they covered most of my body from m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attachments. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It must be difficult for you with the itch and the rashes. Can you upload the report of your allergy testing? Why do not you go ahead and get the flute testing? It is a blood test and ... Read Full »
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