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    Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
    8/9/2015 8:30:46 AM

    Reviewer: Darrell76, 35-44 Male (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I was diagnosed with ms 3years ago i have had the solu- medrol iv 4 times.Origanly Ithought it was the water pills were increasing my leg spasms so i was given medicine for my leg cramps.I just had a treatment two weeks ago and major legs spasms again again given water pills for the swelling again major cramps getting to the point the spasms were a side affect to the solu-medrol after 6 different ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
    8/5/2015 4:53:09 PM

    Reviewer: patticundariyahoo.com, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    soreness, bowel upset, raw tongue

    Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
    1/25/2015 11:47:13 PM

    Reviewer: Kathy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have Secondary-Progressive MS. I have received Solumedrol infusions (2 consecutive days) every six weeks as a sort of "maintainence" therapy for the past 10 years. In conjunction with Amprya (ambulation drug) and Gilenya (MS drug)...the solumedrol infusions help keep my body functioning. It just seems to give my body that "kick start." Whether I am experiencing muscle fat ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
    8/20/2014 9:34:44 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:

    Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
    7/11/2014 3:51:49 PM

    Reviewer: Vickie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    It is easy for me to administer the home health nurse starts it when I recieve the first dose I have a Port .. Cause I have another blood condition which I take monthly IV infustions. I have had a PICC line in the past I am a very hard stick I have had MS for 14 yrs so this isn't my first song and dance with this. My Blood Pressure is going up this time but I am in severe pain in my legs and ... Show Full Comment

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