Hi Angela and welcome to NeuroTalk,

So sorry for your MS diagnosis. I hope that the steroids help to stop your
flare and you return to normal soon. Never heard of 500mg twice a day,
And I suggest a predizone taper at the end of your therapy.

Is this IV solumedrol? It's usually the whole 1000mg given slowly once
a day for 3 to 5 days. Are you doing this in the Hospital or at home?

Drink lots of water and have a banana(potassium) and maybe a mint for
the yucky taste in your mouth. My Doc gave me a little Valium to ease
the side effects of the steroids.

Don't use steroids too often, only if badly needed, as it is hard on your
body.

Stay with us and let us know how you're doing.