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Hi SkimbleShanks,

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I had iv infusion of 1000 mil of steroid for what drs at hospital suspected to be ms.
IV steroids, for Multiple Sclerosis, is usually given for 3 to 5 days. Usually high dose steroids can stay in the system for a few weeks. Most Neurologist do not like to give steroids during the diagnostic process, the exception would be for vision problems such as Optic Neuritis.

Methylprednisolone has a wide range of side effects:
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/solu-medrol-side-effects.html

When taking steroids you should increase your Potassium (orange juice, bananas, ect). It would not be a bad idea to have blood work to check your Electrolytes as steroids can deplete them.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/002350.htm
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