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Hi Don,
Yes, SoluMedrol is often used as an intravenous (IV) treatment to help speed the recovery from periodic MS relapses. SoluMedrol is a corticosteroid which serves to reduce inflammation in the central nervous system and helps to close the blood-brain-barrier. Intravenous SoluMedrol (IVSM) is preferably not used often and only in an acute major relapse. It is usually administered as a 3-day or 5-day round of treatment. But if a patient is requiring too many rounds of IVSM (intravenous solumedrol) on a regular basis, then the neurologist might suggest using Pulse Therapy which is a 1-day treatment given once a month in an attempt to limit ongoing inflammation.
Personally, I have a love-hate relationship with SoluMedrol. I hate the experience and the side-effects, but I love how it quickens recovery from a major relapse.
Good luck.
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