Dexamethasone for Inflammatory Conditions User Reviews (Page 2)

• bbeckl
• January 21, 2011

"I can say it did some pretty good things for my back (bulging disc). It wasn't a cure at all by any means, but helped a lot. Downside. Same as others, depression, huge appetite increase but at same time everything tasted horrible, bad mood swings, suicidal thoughts (not normal for me), horrible insomnia, blurred vision, cold sweats, hands feet tingling, numb. Swollen mouth, gums, lips, almost unbearable chest pain. At one point wife was ready to call 911. Oh, can't forget the late night extreme skeletal pain. Every bone in my body felt like it was about to snap. If you're like I was and are in so much pain you can hardly walk, try it. Be careful."

• patient
• March 18, 2015

Decadron (dexamethasone) "I was also given this through I.V. and started freaking out as well. I got really cold and my muscles contracted involuntarily and my teeth started chattering and grinding. My vision got dark around the edges and I could only see out of pinhole shaped . (Like looking through the wrong end of a pair of binoculars. I woke up several hours later wrapped in heatead blankets."

• Bullo
• February 14, 2013

"They put 6 shots in my back, 3 on each side. No relief, and then 9 days later relief. It took the pain from my lower back and legs away. I had pain in my neck where I have a plate. It also took that pain away. It also took my wrist pain away. For reasons unknown to me I do now have upper middle of the back pain. It blocks the chemical the makes things inflame, so therefore they cannot inflame. My neighbor gets back shots every 3 months and he is happy with his results."

• Rene
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2019

"I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatic about 2 yrs. ago. Started on 40 mg. of prednisone. Slowly reduced to 5 1/2 over the years. Couldn't get below the 5 1/2 without having a flare. I gained over 20 #'s and went up 3 dress sizes. I perspire terribly just sitting in my chair my hair looks like I just stepped out of the shower. My pain management doc prescribed dexamethasone, 1.8 mg., 7-day dosing pak. What a wild ride!! Can't sleep, got thrush in my mouth, had so much energy but it was hard to concentrate. I am so dizzy can't move fast for fear of falling. While I was getting lots of things done I was still exhausted. The doc told me I could get off the daily dose of prednisone which is my hope. I just finished my last pill 2 days ago & I am praying the polymyalgia doesn't return. Is there anyone else out there that has had any experience with the dosing pak?"

• Ms kid
• May 1, 2017

Decadron (dexamethasone) "I have MS and bad back some times I had save this for a time that the doctor wasn't helping out enough. My left leg started to hurt from butt to my angle . Was taking hydrocodacetam. Eating 3 at a time ,wasn't doing enough . Started taking decadron pain level drop a lot but you need to make sure that your eating food with them . Had no side affects! Wish I had more ! Going to ask Doctor ."

• Brook...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2021

"I had 2 injections of dexamethasone earlier today for pudendal nerve entrapment that has been causing pain in my pelvic area, legs, and feet for the last 5 months. Tried physical therapy and oral anti-inflammatory medications that did not help. Finally resorted to the dexamethasone injections. I have had the sensation that my heart is beating out my chest, palpitations, shortness of breath, anxiety feeling. No change in my leg and foot pain yet but it has only been about 8 hours since the injection. I am supposed to get these weekly but now I am rethinking this. I don't like how this medication makes me feel."

• Jinx
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 26, 2022

"I believe this drug is very helpful for individuals who have adrenal issues, like Addison’s Disease, etc For me the results have been quite mixed. I have had ongoing piriformis syndrome for the past 9 months. I’ve had four trigger point injections with dexmethasone (10mg). After the first injection I felt good - my pain went down to almost zero and I had good energy. I did have some insomnia and increased urination, increased appetite- which resolved. Fast forward to this past month- I had a trigger point injection on 2/25/2022 at 9:15 am and by 2:00 pm was feeling very fatigued. I thought it was because I had a busy day. That evening I was both a bit anxious and tired - and I had trouble getting to sleep. However the next morning (today) I felt like I took a large dose of Valium. So fatigued this morning I could not get out of bed - forced myself to. I feel a combination of anxiety and fatigue and a flat mood. It’s effective for nerve pain, but side effects for sure!"

• Wendy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2016

"I have CIDP - currently taking dexamethasone 40mg (yes forty mg) daily over 4 consecutive days of the month. Side effects are horrendous tho thankfully my condition is improving. Insomnia, weight gain, swollen legs and feet, blurred vision, agitation, increased appetite and flushed face are the most debilitating but only last for 6 days after finishing last dose. Treatment plan is 6 months, I am on my fourth dose and as the months go on, the side effects are getting worse. Would I accept this treatment again.....probably not, but it does help my condition."

• grhoop
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2015

"I have mixed connective tissue disease, with rheumatoid symptoms. I have severe back pain due to degenerative arthritis of the spine. About every three months I get an 80 mg Depo Medrol IM injection. Works wonders to knock out the inflammation. I went to my doctor to get an injection - I was in severe pain - the nurse gave me Dexamethasone 10 mg IM instead. My first reaction was acute euphoria - my daughter said I acted like I was drunk - and this lasted about 10 minutes. Then I had something I can only describe as confusion, and the pain came back and it was worse than ever. I felt terrible for days. I reported this to my doctor and the NP, who were very cavalier and said that it should have worked the same. "

• Jaclyn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2022

"I was given a single 10mg/ml one ML of dexmethasone ORALLY 7 days ago at a walk in clinic for possible sinus infection. The provider drew up the injection in a syringe and shot it into a cup of soda for me to drink. The last 7 days have been HELL. Severe confusion, feeling like my brain is in fog, unable to concentrate, wake up in the middle of the night in panics, crying uncontrollably, fearful, scared, dizzy, ZERO appetite, severe headaches/migraines. This drug is long lasting and I’ve been suffering for this whole week with none of the doctors being able to figure out why. Well, I figured it out. I’ve almost had to go to the ER because I’ve been so upset and in absolute panic. Please please please do not take this drug in any form. Especially if you have a history of steroid sensitivity or anxiety. I’m praying it will wear off as the days go on."

• Berta
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2018

"2x in a year I've had acute sinus infections, 1st was a blocked sinus pathway due to inflammation & was given 2 z-packs a month apart & got worse with secondary bronchitis. The third month was given 10 mg dexamethasone muscular injection & I began feeling better within 30 min. I was normal for about 5 months. 2nd had inflammation in my tear ducts & had allergic conjunctivitis that doesn't manifest the same as viral or bacterial. After a month of my eyes tearing without a cause, it turned to sore throat because I didn't know I had pink eye. I was then treated with a z-pack & bacterial drops for eyes. Eyes, nose, throat & breathing became worse the next few days. On the third day I went back & was prescribed eye drops for inflammation, & 10 mg IM dexamethasone. Within an hour I was feeling so much better, & now my eyes have gone from pink, to moderately blood shot, to mild to moderate blood shot eyes, sore throat gone, & a slight cough without fire in my throat."

• TJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2019

Decadron (dexamethasone) "Had this steroid (Decadron) in addition to antibiotic shot yesterday for an upper resipratory infection. Headache (migraine) started within 2 hours and have not disappeared to this point. I've taken these same meds before without reaction but don't think I will again."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

"I was given this drug because of the unbearable pain my back condition (Herniated Discs (4) & Spinal Stenosis) was causing. I could tell on the second day and by day 3 I was nearly pain free. I couldn't believe it. Unfortunately during the taper my pain came back and I was again bed ridden and crippled. The steroid back shots did little to nothing for me and when I went in for my "post op" appointment to see how the back shots worked I had to beg and plead for this prescription. Again, it's working like a miracle, though I know it's just a bandaid until I can see the surgeon. Why is it so hard to get a prescription for this med?"

• CindyR
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2014

"I took medication first day with food. I was very restless, sweating. I had to change clothes 3 times. Caused my heart to race. My head was hurting so bad. The reason I was taking medicines was to calm down my migraines. I didn't like medication at all!"

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2011

"dexamethasone for Inflammatory Conditions: As one of the previous participants stated it did wonders, however first week experienced extreme pain and then to have metallic mouth - everything tastes bad otherwise not experiencing what others seem to be. Don't know if I would want this shot again - it's been 2 weeks and the metallic mouth seems to be getting worse - hopefully it won't last much longer"

• Prisc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2016

Adrenocot LA (dexamethasone) "I was given Dexametasone for my cluster headaches. My Dr injects it with lidocaine in the back of my head. It did take away my headaches for 3 months. I immediately knew when it wore off because I received one of the worst headaches. I had forgot what it felt like to get a a headache. I just received more injections for the 2nd time. He gives me about 5 injections on each side of my head at once. I have gained weight and have a swollen face sometimes."

• Darth...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2020

"Just received a dexamethasone injection in my arm for tonsillitis. It initially felt like I didn’t get a shot, then the pain just exploded, I mean no burning, just felt like I was punched in the arm. It was throbbing and each throb was stabbing pain. I was bawling like a baby. I do have Fibromyalgia but I have had many shots in the muscle that sting. This was no sting! The doctor chalked it up to “everything that was going on with me.” I am not a dramatic person, but this was the weirdest, most painful intravenous muscle shot I have ever had! I also have a heart condition and reading what I am in for with anxiety and racing heart has me very concerned. Shouldn’t the doc have saw that?"

• Dexam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2021

"I was prescribed this for dental surgery. I also found much to my delight that my constant shoulder pain disappeared. I slept right through the night. Waking early and completely refreshed. And all day long I had so much energy and I felt more positive than I have felt in months."

• kivuvu
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 10, 2017

"Every time my migraines get bad enough that I end up at the ER or my back is aching from a fall (3 back surgeries), the doctors end up giving me an IV shot of this. It does work with the cocktail of meds to help calm my migraine but when it is first pushed into the IV please warn the nurse to dilute it and push it VERY SLOW as it makes your body feel like it is literally tingling on FIRE, especially your private parts. My friends call it the "crotch burner"."

• KAVERI...
• November 24, 2016

Dexamethasone Intensol (dexamethasone) "Today, I had to refer my aged mother, 85 for her inflamation on the bruise site on the forehead due to fall down, a couple of days ago. I referred her to my family doctor who admistered Dexamethasone Injection IP 2 ml. Within 5minutes she developed breathing heaviness, and she gasped for breath, and was about to be swooned. Fortunately, as the doctor swung into action and administerd her Deriflin inj, and after four hours she returned to normal. This is a worst and risky medicine if I have to say something on this. 24.Nov.2016"

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2012

"Greatly improved appetite, I had been on chemo and having severe appetite loss, excessive sleeping. It has possibly caused some mild irritablility, although my husband doesn't think I am much different than normal."

• Bryon
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2022

"This has been great for my bulging disc sciatica pain I can hardly walk and this helps greatly, it does raise my blood sugar so I have to be careful, I stopped taking it for a while but pain so severe I need this wonderful medicine, I've had anxiety issues but this has not added problems there"

• Codyroo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2021

"This steroid is awful. I am a healthy, athletic, 38 year old male. I received a 4mg injection 8 days ago for a strained ligament. I have had migraines, bone aches, muscle aches, lightheadedness, and a sore throat since. Over a week later, and I can barely leave my bed. No end in sight. I would take a limp over the side effects every time. Stay away at all costs."

• R E
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2013

"I started the Dexamethasone 4MG only two mornings ago. The second day (yesterday) most of the pain was gone. However, beginning yesterday I've had 9 or 10 bouts of hi-coughing. Including 2 to 3:30 this morning. That symptom is not listed anywhere but it does seem odd that I hadn't suffered hi-coughs in years and years and never this long lasting. Until speaking with my physician in the morning, I'm having to suspect an interaction with other medicines."

• Disc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2022

"I have a major herniated disc. Woke up and could barely walk the chiro said go to urgent care and get a shot- they gave me 30mg of dexamethasone Stung like hell but was able to stand straight up and walk with the pain diminished about 80% . it’s now 6 hrs later no side affects I’ll update if some come! I’m not going to mix any of my other meds with this I’ve read I’d major interactions."