Medrol Pak Withdrawal Symptoms 3 Weeks Later? (Page 2)
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Hello. I was prescribed a Medrol pak (6 days 4mg) for a sinus infection. I felt great while taking it. Finished up on 8/12. Couple days later started getting awful hot flashes Few days later jittery in the mornings and loads of anxiety. Then started having trouble sleeping...tossed and turned all night with waves of hot flashes. I'm 6 months postpartum and nursing a baby. Do you think these symptoms are withdrawal from the Medrol? It's right at 3 weeks now. I've had sweaty hands, jitters, racing heart. When will it end? What will help it?

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I now have food related allergies. I tested negative to food, but something I'm eating is causing allergic reactions. I am now even allergic to benadryl. I am still nauseous most days, and lightheaded, and I am surviving on meat, potatoes, rice, veggies and eggs. I am even allergic to tap water. And, i cant drink anything out of a plastic bottle. Nobody seems to know what is wrong. I don't even take sore throat lozenges. This steroid set something off, and caused mu immune system to go haywire...

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Ugh....sounds like it is really being stubborn. I am much better but attribute it to the Lexapro. Who knows what I would be like if I didn't finally give in and take it. The steroid caused my post-partum anxiety to go through the roof. Definitely caused some hormonal or anxiety issues coming off and compounded the anxiety I was already having being a new mom. I don't like being on the medicine but the alternative was horrific. I'm finally sleeping without sleep aides and the nausea and heart palps are much better and I hardly get it all now. Have you thought about a low dose anti-depressant? Lexapro is pretty good from what others have told me. I'm hoping it kicks things back to normal and I'll start to taper off in another month or two. What an ordeal. I will NEVER take that again.

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Yes. It normally takes a month or two to feel normal after a dose pack... some feel normal after 3 - 4 weeks. Then, there are some of us, for whom it takes 6+ months.
It is listed in my chart not to give, since I was extremely Secaucus sensitive to it. I had a bad anxiety attack, sending me to the ER on the fifth day, back in October 2016. I am still not back to normal, with nausea every day, and an over active immune system. It took me almost 3 months for my heartrate and BP to get normal again.
Good luck to you, I hope that you recover quickly.

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I have been diagnose with RA and Fybolmaiga my Dr. put me on a week of Methylpred.dosepak now I have been off for two days now and I feel dizzy,lightheaded,light headaches,my body feels more pain now.Is it because of the Methylpred?

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RacerD, how are you doing now. Hope you got good results from your heart tests. I have seen an Endocrinologist last week, and still waiting on results. I have developed allergies to MANY foods... in fact, I have about 15 -20 safew foods right now. Since I went from no allergies, to being allergic to almost everything within 1 month, there is definitely something going on, pit tingling my immune system is overdrive. I hope I get some positive answers that will shed light on this.. I am an emotional wreck!! I am so tired of feeling sick, and now I can't eat!! On top of that, I am still waking up every 1-2 hours every night, and still can't nap during the day... no matter how hard I try. The scariest part of this, is that I have also had allergic reactions to medications like benedryl. Oh... and I have lost almost 25 pounds.. I eat 4 times a day, and I can't keep the weight on. I am lucky that my reactions have been minor so far; I am worried they could get worse, and I have an EpiPen. THIS SUCKS!!

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It's not so much as the medication remaining in your system (I think it's out of your system within a week), it's what it does! Although it shouldn't happen on a short dose, for some, it can affect the HPA axis, causing your adrenals to slow down... Most recover within a few weeks. I'm still dealing with the effects after 3 months!

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Thanks for the info! Hope you start feeling better as well! The biggest symptoms I have stillbee experiencing are some ongoing fatigue, racing heart at times, and inflamed/enlarged veins on side of my temple which just started while taking the 6 day pack.so from what you've heard, most withdrawal/side effects after stopp g the medication should go away within a couple of weeks? I'm surprised it stays in the body that long but guess your body has to recover from taking steroids. Any recommendations to help the body recover? Thanks!

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Hi Gaban. I had high blood pressure after the pack for about 3 weeks, and the racing heart for about 2 months. I was nauseas for a full month after. I am now three months out after taking the pack, and I am still having problems; the worst being SEVERAL new food allergies. (I wasn't allergic to anything before, now I'm allergic to almost everything) I did have a bad reaction in the fifth day, and severe insomnia for 1 1/2 months. I hear that the side effects should last only 2-3 weeks after the pack, but I am still dealing with withdrawel... going to see an endo January 4th. I hope that recover quickly...

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Hey guys! Hope you all are doing well! I am a 31 year old male who just finished a 6 day methylprednisolone 4mg pak yesterday for a possible pinched nerve (Had been having some tingling in my arm and chest paints). I had several tests done on my heart, and they all came back clear. I took all of the pills prescribed from 6 to 1, and only had 1 day during the trial period when i had high BPM, heart racing, feeling of anxiety. Today, my first day without the medication, I started experiencing these symptoms again (high BPM, shortness of breathe) . I have also started having a pulsing feeling in my temple, as well as some tingling in my arm. Is this fairly normal from what you all have experienced when coming off a 6 day trial of the steroid? Also, is this something you all think i should follow up with my doctor on, or give it a few days? Thanks so much!

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I'm still having issues too but much better than I was 2 months ago. I finally saw a psych for my postpartum anxiety and she confirmed that the steroid put everything into high speed. I was probably already having anxiety but it was slowly building. The Medrol accelerated it all big time. I'm still taking the Lexapro and it does seem to really be helping. I'm not happy that I'm on it and wondering when I can get off. I'm glad you are having some good days. I have an echo on the 20th to make sure my heart is ok because these heart palps and PVCs continue. At least that will give me some piece of mind. I will never take a steroid again unless it's some life or death thing I swear. It has totally messed me up. I'm finally sleeping better and do not need any sleep aids thankfully and no more Ativan. What a mess!!

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RacerD, how are things now? I have pretty much no symptoms of the Menopause to speak of, but I am still dealing with the occasional chest pain, a few bouts of nausea, and the food allergies. (I've gone to the ER several times, and they can find no cause for the chest pains). I am seriously thinking I am still going through withdrawels, and possible some adrenal fatigue. I will be seeing an endo at the end of the month. What really surprises me is that my blood pressure is lower than normal (??), which is probably responsible for my bouts of lightheadedness.
I still have bad days.. but happy that I have more good (ish). I am really sick of this, and just want to feel normal again!

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Well... no HRT worked for me. The Prempro had terrible side effects, and I quit taking them after one pill; gave me terrible heart palps on the lowest dose. My heart rate is finally getting better, and so are my palps on their own. And, I'm now getting between 5 - 7 hours of sleep at night. My hot flashes are getting less frequent as well. I really wanted to take the hormones to help with these menopausel food allergies. Since everything else is getting better, I'm hoping (praying) the allergies will also. These have been the worst 2 months, and I am powering through to get back to my normal routine.
I'm still getting bouts of nausea and lightheadedness. I sure hope that will get better as well.
I'm hoping that things are getting more back to normal for you as well... I'll update on my progress. So hard to believe that a few pills can change a person's life completely. :(

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My appt on Friday went ok. Had to see a different dr. since the nurse practitioner had a death in the family... boy, she was awful!! She prescribed an HRT dose much to high!! Plus, I had a mild alergic reaction to the Estradiol. I've talked to the nurse practitioner, and she will prescribe something much lower. I did take the estradiol for two days, (I cut the pills in half) and noticed a difference, so I'm hoping the prempro will help. I will start that early next week. I'm tired of the heart issues, nausea, sleep problems, and (thankfully, only mild) food allergies. Thanksgiving will be tough this year. :(
Have a good Thanksgiving... updates to follow.

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How did your appointment go Friday? Hope well and you have a new course of action. It if wasn't for me nursing I would do the HRT but I did go so a shrink Friday and she said the Medrol pak propelled my postpartum anxiety onto the fast track. It was already brewing but slowly and the steroid blew it up. So yay. I guess I'm on the right med to get this under control but it's taking forever. Sucks.

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I didn't want to take an anti-depressant since my problem is hormones. I believe once my hormones are back in track, that the rest will be as well. Estrogen and progesterone are such important hormones, regulating everything from mood, stress and anxiety to heart palps. I hope that everything will get regulated quick, with minimal side effects, including my fast heart rate.
I will keep you updated.

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I was in perimenopause for less than a year. Last year at my OB, my hormones were still in normal range, and I was still getting periods before I started the pack. This last test had me in full Menopause. The Dr. couldn't be 100% positive, but it is unusual to go from a semi-regular periods to full Meno in three months.... with the severity of my Meno side effects. I only had mild hot flashes (maybe 2-3 per day, 1 overnight) and mild dizziness that went away after a few seconds; AND still sleeping thru the night. Now, If a side effect is listed, I pretty much have it.... in extreme. The heart palps and increased heart rate are the worst. Sleep and less stress and anxiety will hopefully help with the heart palps.
I see the nurse practitioner on Friday, since I didn't want to wait until January to see the DR. We will discuss HRT's. These have been the worst 6 weeks of my life. I want to be normal again.

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Hi. How did you come to the conclusion that the Medrol pak through you into full blown menopause? My OB did more hormone testing on me and said I am not in menopause yet but it's hard to know since I'm breastfeeding. I suspect the Medrol pak caused a major hormonal shift as well. I haven't done the cardio testing yet and not sure when I will. I haven't done the thyroid biopsy yet either. I hear they are painful and most people have nodules anyway. So I may just skip all that...I'm tired of medical stuff. The Lexapro does seem to be helping me. I would probably be on HRT if it wasn't for me nursing. The anti-depressants are useful for menopause symptoms too apparently. You might ask your OB about the pros/cons between HRT and taking something like a low dose Lexapro. It has definitely improved my symptoms, mood, etc. I'm taking 10mg. Let me know how you are doing. {edited for privacy}m

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RacerD. I hope all your cardiology test results came back good. I now have answers to all my symptoms.... the MEDROL threw me into full blown Menopause. I am suffering from pretty much EVERY side effect, including menopause induced food allergies. I was in perimenopause for only 6 or so months. I have an appt with my OB Jan 3rd. They are working on me seeing someone before then to start me on HRT. I wasn't fond of HRT, but my quality of life sucks now, since I didn't have the chance to ease into it naturally.
I am hoping I will get some normalcy back...
I'm wishing good luck on your quest, and I will come back to update.

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RacerD. I hope your tests came out alright. I am still dealing with bouts of insomnia, high resting heart rate and racing heart with minimal activity. It's been 5 weeks now for me, and I've lost 18 lbs! :O I'm going to make an appointment with an Endo to, atleast, check my adrenalin levels. That would explain my side effects. On top of everything else, I am now having moments of uncontrollable crying throughout the day. No wonder I am becoming depressed.

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RacerD. Saw my cardiologist this morning... all tests and blood work is normal; heart is strong and normal. Need to go back in 6 months. I've noticed the neck pain coming back (the reason I was given the pack), and that's when I noticed my heart rate and palps getting more normal. I am also sleeping a bit more, now. Unfortunately, I have now developed food sensitivities that I've never had before. Any allergan makes my tongue, lips and throat tingle; I am to take Benedryl for those as needed. And, I was prescribed an EpiPen. :( I hope those go away once these side effects completely go away. As if eating wasn't hard enough, now I need to watch WHAT I eat.
I hope everything went well with your tests this morning.

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