my migraines & chronic inflammation felt much better on medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk. will the positive effects wear off as soon as the med is finished?

Question

I've had prednisone in the past w/no problems. Now my dr wants to try a Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk for bad migraine. Is this the same as prednisone?

Answer 1

Probably: What is the source of the inflammation? In general, corticosteroids will help a chronic process but will not cure it. Therefore, the symptoms will return if it is discontinued.

Answer 2

Nonspecific response: Do you have a diagnosis of why you have "chronic inflammation"? Regardless, steroids are nonspecific and can quell both migraines and inflammation temporarily, but not permanent problem for most conditions. Besides, plenty of successful therapies out there to stop migraine headaches, did anyone suggest seeing a neurologist?

Answer 3

Probably not: Metoprolol will make your blood pressure decrease more.

Answer 4

No: A blood pressure lowering drug would not be a good choice of migraine preventative medication for you.

Answer 5

Sinus: A bad sinus infection may spread to the eye...This is called preseptal or orbital cellulitis....It would be unusual to cause crossed eyes unless it penetrates into the brain as an abscess...This is quite rare...

Answer 6

Sinus problem: Sinus problem usually does not change vision or is associated with crossed eyes.

Answer 7

Several: There is a close relationship between migraine and vertigo so that it actually is named mav or migraine associated vertigo. The vertigo can be benign positional vertigo or meniere's disease. Motion sickness is also more common in those with migraine.There is also a relationship between migraine and panic attacks. Panic attacks are commonly associated with vertigo and with chest tightness.

Answer 8

Hypertension: Could also be high blood pressure as well as tmd as well as other medical conditions. Suggest see your md.

Answer 9

Migraine: Migraine headaches are complex and often times difficult to treat. Your best course of action is to discuss this with your physician for diagnosis of the type of migraine you are having and the proper prevention and treatment. Consultation with a specialist is sometimes necessary.To find the cause or trigger of the migrains, in order to prevent or decrease the number of migrains.

Answer 10

Seek medical help: Try to seek a neuromuscular dentist in your area they will be able to help.

Answer 11

ASAP: The vast majority of headaches are not life threatening nor are they associated with retinal detachment. Atypical migraines, however, should be investigated by an md. Acute severe migraine headaches described as the " worse headache i've ever had", seizures, difficulty seeing, weakness or other unusual symptoms need immediate medical attention. Consult your md with any concerns.

Answer 12

Retinal exam: Bilateral flashes is rarely a retinal detachment. Unilateral flashes can be a sign of a retinal problem or an aura (diagnosis of exclusion). Best way to differentiate is have a retinal dilated exam to rule out a detachment (usually has flashes, floaters, decreasing vision).

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