Anyone ever use a Methylprednisolone Pak

[hulkboy]

Anyone had success with this for spinal issues.

I cracked some ribs recently, took about 6 wks off training. Jumped back into it a couple weeks ago, to get ready for Mexico trip in mid September. Ended up fucking up L5/S1, dam near crippling me, this weekend.

Got a script for this Methylprednisolone today to see if it helps at all. Googlefu has me thinking I should seek other alternatives.

Anyone have/had L5/S1 issues? Sitting, standing, twisting, turning, getting in and out of vehicle, are not in the cards right now. Only thing that is acceptable is laying on my back with a heat pad. I’ll be reaching out to my chiro to refer me to PT, tomorrow.

 

[bbxtreme]

Anyone had success with this for spinal issues.

I cracked some ribs recently, took about 6 wks off training. Jumped back into it a couple weeks ago, to get ready for Mexico trip in mid September. Ended up fucking up L5/S1, dam near crippling me, this weekend.

Got a script for this Methylprednisolone today to see if it helps at all. Googlefu has me thinking I should seek other alternatives.

Anyone have/had L5/S1 issues? Sitting, standing, twisting, turning, getting in and out of vehicle, are not in the cards right now. Only thing that is acceptable is laying on my back with a heat pad. I’ll be reaching out to my chiro to refer me to PT, tomorrow.

I can’t speak directly to your specific case, but I can tell you I personally would not use Predisone in any form in this case as it will mask symptoms while throwing other things off which could set you back in terms of diet and training.

You would get more out high amounts of BPC and TB 500 IMO and as you said the real solution is finding a solid PT.

 

[cage99]

Why in the fuck did they give you prednisone?? I need to have my L4-L5-S1 fused due to my discs are completely pushed against my spine. Basically only a small portion of my discs are still between my vertebrae, and rest are squished out. I’ve had many surgery consults, but ultimately have chosen to live with it as long as I can.

Did the pain management thing for a few years, but that wasn’t gonna be a long term solution. Plus it led to popping WAY to many and not just for pain…

Best thing that helped me was very slowly working on my core and lower back with resistance training. I’m talking light weight!!! It’s made a big improvement as far as pain!

Narcotics, NSAIDS, Acetaminophen are your options…Or surgery. Sucks, I know.

Also, I feel ya on the ribs. Broke 3/4’s of my rib cage on the right side last year. That was an extremely miserable time!!! Hope everything works out for you!!!!

Cage

 

[lifter]

Anyone had success with this for spinal issues.

I cracked some ribs recently, took about 6 wks off training. Jumped back into it a couple weeks ago, to get ready for Mexico trip in mid September. Ended up fucking up L5/S1, dam near crippling me, this weekend.

Got a script for this Methylprednisolone today to see if it helps at all. Googlefu has me thinking I should seek other alternatives.

Anyone have/had L5/S1 issues? Sitting, standing, twisting, turning, getting in and out of vehicle, are not in the cards right now. Only thing that is acceptable is laying on my back with a heat pad. I’ll be reaching out to my chiro to refer me to PT, tomorrow.

Yes, the reduced inflammation will almost certainly take away the majority of the pain but as others have stated it is masking the problem and not fixing it.

I say tread with caution and just because you feel better on the prednisone, don't push your luck. I don't know how bad your situation is.

What I do when I have a bad episode is get the inflammation down first with prednisone and then I work religiously for at least a month on physical therapy stretches and exercise to strength your core, back and hips.

The PT is extremely important. Taking predisone alone and doing no PT will likely not fix your issue and could make it worse.

 

[KillerStack]

Hypothetically, what would be the risks of taking Prednisolone for just one day? Or for say 5 days. My buddy got a bottle of these and I remember taking prednisolone for a throat issue and my joints felt amazingly good. Yes I know it just masks the issue but I'm still interested in what the risks are with brief exposure. I know prednisolone is one med where everyone says it's dangerous.

 

[Reno911]

I won't comment further on the Methylprednisolone since it's all been explained/stated above.

I would however do some Googling and YouTubing: McKenzie exercises for back

 

[TrippplePPP]

There is nothing wrong with taking it. If I was level 9-10/10 pain I would take it. Like not being able to walk agonizing pain. But if you are flared for a couple days and its not too bad then do ibuprofen 800mg 3x/day first. I would ice the area if it were me.

 

[cage99]

@hulkboy, be careful with any chiropractor. If you have legitimate damage to your disc in between your L5 & S1 it could be aggravated further by a chiro.

I used to visit a chiro often prior to severely injuring my lower back. It helped at the time, but now I was advised by my orthopedic & numerologist to NEVER visit a chiropractor anymore. Just keep that in mind.

Cage

 

[fisther69]

I can’t use that shit..they have it to me the last time at the VA..I gained over 20lbs of water weight and couldn’t feel my face or dick before half the pack was gone…done with it, won’t do it again

 

[rAJJIN]

For me it helped a lot and got me moving again. I had bulged a disk deadlifting and was out of commission. Sciatica, drop foot etc. That stuff was a miracle worker for me.

 

[A50#]

NASTY, DIRTY drug! RIddled with side effects. I wouldn't touch that stuff again for nothing. Couldn't sleep, blew up with water water, made me a mental maniac. Some people have success stories, but my experienced haven't been pleasant.

 

[BLKGUY2006]

I absolutely will use it short term when I inflame an area that is injury prone for me. I’m talking about injuries that make every day activities difficult. I have no side effects when taking it. It makes me feel good and my skin looks better while on it. Once the area has calmed down commonly used BPC and TB 500. Max time I use it is 10 days.

 

[hulkboy]

There is nothing wrong with taking it. If I was level 9-10/10 pain I would take it. Like not being able to walk agonizing pain. But if you are flared for a couple days and its not too bad then do ibuprofen 800mg 3x/day first. I would ice the area if it were me.

I loaded ibuprofen, first day and it helped temporarily. I'll see what icing does for it, tonight. I'm on a 6 day coarse of this stuff, so we'll see how my body favors it.

@hulkboy, be careful with any chiropractor. If you have legitimate damage to your disc in between your L5 & S1 it could be aggravated further by a chiro.

I used to visit a chiro often prior to severely injuring my lower back. It helped at the time, but now I was advised by my orthopedic & numerologist to NEVER visit a chiropractor anymore. Just keep that in mind.

Cage

This concerns me, as I was certain that my chiro visits were helping tremendously when i first started going. Around week 6 I was almost a 9/10 in mobility and comfort, where prior to chiro I was at a 5/10 mobility and comfort. Now I'm at about a 2/10 in comfort and mobility. I'm thinking the continued "maintenance visits" caused further issues.

I ended up getting into PT appt this Tuesday. I'll be looking more into the Mckenzie exercises @Reno911, thanks.

@bbxtreme Would a protocol like @01dragonslayer has thrown up be recommended, or do you have something in mind that you think would work?

 

[Massive G]

Obesity and Prednisone: Weekly Dose 'Strikingly Different' Outcomes vs. Daily - Research Horizons

scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org

I am using prednisone to help with extreme inflammation and associated joint and muscle pain every 2 weeks. Dosed at around 11 pm delayed release. And it helps me tremendously. If using regular prednisone it's taken at 2 am.

 

[Massive G]

Obesity and Prednisone: Weekly Dose 'Strikingly Different' Outcomes vs. Daily - Research Horizons

scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org

I am using prednisone to help with extreme inflammation and associated joint and muscle pain every 2 weeks. Dosed at around 2 am. And it helps me tremendously.

Rayos® (Prednisone) Delayed-release Tablets

www.rayosrx.com

I am using this brand. It's very expensive but I have a friend who gave me a bunch of doctors samples he never used.

 

[bbxtreme]

I loaded ibuprofen, first day and it helped temporarily. I'll see what icing does for it, tonight. I'm on a 6 day coarse of this stuff, so we'll see how my body favors it.


This concerns me, as I was certain that my chiro visits were helping tremendously when i first started going. Around week 6 I was almost a 9/10 in mobility and comfort, where prior to chiro I was at a 5/10 mobility and comfort. Now I'm at about a 2/10 in comfort and mobility. I'm thinking the continued "maintenance visits" caused further issues.

I ended up getting into PT appt this Tuesday. I'll be looking more into the Mckenzie exercises @Reno911, thanks.

@bbxtreme Would a protocol like @01dragonslayer has thrown up be recommended, or do you have something in mind that you think would work?

I don’t see a protocol from him above. Shoot me a DM and I’m happy to help and give suggestions.

 

[TrippplePPP]

I loaded ibuprofen, first day and it helped temporarily. I'll see what icing does for it, tonight. I'm on a 6 day coarse of this stuff, so we'll see how my body favors it.

There are common side effects to the oral steroid yet the stuff works well for reducing inflammation. Use this rarely but when needed. You can take 2400mg ibuprofen daily and can do that right after the steroid ends. Like do 6-800mg 3x/day and you can do that for a while if your kidneys are healthy. I would be icing a few times a day too if I was really flared. Do that until you pain and inflammation levels are lower. Definitely agree with this who recommended physical therapy to address the potential underlying issue and susceptibility.

 

[hogan87]

Hypothetically, what would be the risks of taking Prednisolone for just one day? Or for say 5 days. My buddy got a bottle of these and I remember taking prednisolone for a throat issue and my joints felt amazingly good. Yes I know it just masks the issue but I'm still interested in what the risks are with brief exposure. I know prednisolone is one med where everyone says it's dangerous.

medrol comes as a pack designed to take over 6 days in a taper. It`s not an ibuprofen you take for one day. It is NEVER for ongoing use because of side effects including destroying your adrenal glands.

 

[mytreefiddy]

Wow...Go check out my thread "What a month".... Prednisone would have fucked my fiance up big time if she'd stay on it.... different circumstances tho'...

 

[KillerStack]

Obesity and Prednisone: Weekly Dose 'Strikingly Different' Outcomes vs. Daily - Research Horizons

scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org

I am using prednisone to help with extreme inflammation and associated joint and muscle pain every 2 weeks. Dosed at around 11 pm delayed release. And it helps me tremendously. If using regular prednisone it's taken at 2 am.

Do you take like one single tab every 2 weeks? I asked my GP if cortisone is ever used for say back pain and he was like no, never. I didn't research it out of sheer laziness but I thought it a little strange that it's never used.