Solumedrol-Need quick responses while in the hospital.

I'm sorry - I don't remember what dose I was on. Bad me, I should have asked.

I'm pretty sure I was at one dose the entire time. When I left the hospital I was stable and the bleeding had stopped. I had to take oral pred and taper after I left.

I hope you feel better soon.

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Pan-colitis and GERD diagnosed May 2003

Osteopenia (hip and spine) diagnosed Feb 2006

Status:  Remission

Asacol 12 per day,  Azathioprine 50mg, Aciphex, Effexor XR, Forvia, Fibercon, and Culturelle

Remicade: 1st infusion 06/17/08:  Next infusion: end of March or early April

Last Prednisone dose:  7/15/08

 

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I was on 20mg every 8 hours while in the hospital. When I went in I was on 15mg pred/day. When I got out I started at 40mg pred/day. Once they put me on 20mg every 8 hours after my endoscopy they left me at that level until I left the hospital. I was in the hospital due to severe anemia that they attributed to a severe pancolitis flare after my cscope (even though my UC was getting better).

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Ducridr - 34 - female

Diagnosed w/ severe pancolitis 11/20/2007

Asacol - 6 (400mg) 2x/day, Xifaxin 2 (200mg) 2x/day, Prednisone 40 mg (started at 40mg Nov 08 - again), multi-vitamin, calcium and vit d supplement, potassium supplement, B-12 supplement, Junel FE (BCP),metamucil capsule (1/day) Coumadin (for blood clot) 5mg/day, 1st Remicade treatment 2/4/2009.

I was on 20 mgs every 6 or 8 hours...both hospital stays. I was then released on 60mgs of oral prednisone. I am so sorry you are in the hospital! please let me know if you have any questions. wishing you the best!

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severe ulcerative proctitis - march 05 diagnosed

thanks for that info.  i could use more similiar experiences.  this is the 4th hospitalization here, but the last one was 8 years ago.  the doctors are different and we are having a difference of opinion on treatment.  5 days in the hospital so far and no change for me and no change in course of action...discouraging!

That would be very discouraging!

I think 20mg every 8 hours sound like what I was on.

What meds do they have you on?

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Pan-colitis and GERD diagnosed May 2003

Osteopenia (hip and spine) diagnosed Feb 2006

Status:  Remission

Asacol 12 per day,  Azathioprine 50mg, Aciphex, Effexor XR, Forvia, Fibercon, and Culturelle

Remicade: 1st infusion 06/17/08:  Next infusion: end of March or early April

Last Prednisone dose:  7/15/08

 

Co-Moderator UC forum:  Keep HealingWell running smoothly:  www.healingwell.com/donate

are they keeping you on liquid diet or low residue? are they giving you any pain medication or photonex for gas/indigestion? do they offer any sleeping aids/anti anxiety? the IV steriods whacked me out completely. i couldn't sleep without ambien.

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severe ulcerative proctitis - march 05 diagnosed