Hello.. what is iv solumedrol (methylprednisolone) for??? does this cause insomnia?? my doc gave it me twice in a drip for chikungunya?? does that really help??? thanks.

Treatment: Solu -medrol can be used to reduce the body's immune responses to certain diseases which may decrease inflammation/ pain/ swelling. Your physician may be using it to reduce sx's related to Chikungunya. Insomnia is a potential side effect of this medication.

Antiinflammatory: This is a potent anti-inflammatory. Most commonly something like this isn't necessary with the acute virus symptoms. Occasionally people have eye issues(retinitis or uveitis) during the acute infection and need steroids. Also, with some of the more chronic manifestations like immune mediated joint issues, steroids are sometimes used. It's hard to say in your case without more information.