Medrol pack....

CathyMe. · Post by **CathyMe.** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:54 am

Hi All,
I searched the medication guide but did not see this medication mentioned. Anyone have any troubles with this steroid? Doctor prescribed due to some neck pain and inflammation that I am experiencing but would rather deal with the pain over potential stomach issues any day of the week! Thanks for any help.

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:18 am

Cathy the steroids, while not ideal (no med is) do have thier place and can help the neck strain. A short course of steroids should have little effect and will not significantly suppress your immune system, it may though help your MC for a while as the Medrol will reduce any inflammation throughout the body. If you are afraid of stomach problems just take the dose with food and that usally buffers the reaction from the stomach. I have been on steroids for most of the last year and have figured out the tips and tricks.

Take care

Post by **tex** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:24 am

Hi Cathy,

I don't have any experience with it, but here is some detailed info on it:

http://www.drugs.com/mtm/medrol-dosepak.html

Tex

CathyMe. · Post by **CathyMe.** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:36 am

Joefnh wrote:Cathy the steroids, while not ideal (no med is) do have thier place and can help the neck strain. A short curse of steroids should have little effect and will not sgnificantly suppress your immune system, it may though help your MC as the Medrol will reduce any inflammation throughout the body. If you are afraid of stomach problems just take the dose with food and that usally buffers the reaction from the stomach. I have been on steroids for most of the last year and have figured out the tips and tricks.

Take care

Hi Joe,
Thanks so much for the info. I will definitely take it with food. Good to hear from you! How're you doing? Thanks Tex!
Cathy