Hi everyone,
I decided to join this forum because, about four days ago, I had a run-in with a loud noise that caused a significant increase in the ringing in both of my ears. I've had tinnitus from acoustic trauma since I was around 14—I'm 18 now—so I know I need to take any noise exposure seriously.
The next day, I visited an urgent care clinic and was prescribed Methylprednisolone, which I started taking right away. It's a Medrol taper pack (4 mg tablets). I took six on the first day and had minimal side effects besides an increased heart rate, jitters, and sleeplessness. Since I'm already borderline insomniac, that part didn't bother me much.
However, on the second day, I experienced some pretty scary symptoms and ended up calling EMTs to my house. I never went to the hospital, but I was incredibly shaken up and decided to stop taking the Medrol pack altogether. Since I had been on it for less than two days, I didn't need to taper.
My question:
Did I stop taking Methylprednisolone too soon when it could have been beneficial to my recovery? I already have anxiety, and I fear I overreacted since I'm not used to taking prescriptions or their side effects.
About two days ago, I was exposed to another extremely loud noise near my right ear, which has me considering restarting the Medrol pack. However, I'm worried about the potential side effects. I'd really appreciate any input from those who have experience with corticosteroids like Methylprednisolone or Prednisone—do they help despite the side effects?
Side effects I experienced:
I decided to join this forum because, about four days ago, I had a run-in with a loud noise that caused a significant increase in the ringing in both of my ears. I've had tinnitus from acoustic trauma since I was around 14—I'm 18 now—so I know I need to take any noise exposure seriously.
The next day, I visited an urgent care clinic and was prescribed Methylprednisolone, which I started taking right away. It's a Medrol taper pack (4 mg tablets). I took six on the first day and had minimal side effects besides an increased heart rate, jitters, and sleeplessness. Since I'm already borderline insomniac, that part didn't bother me much.
However, on the second day, I experienced some pretty scary symptoms and ended up calling EMTs to my house. I never went to the hospital, but I was incredibly shaken up and decided to stop taking the Medrol pack altogether. Since I had been on it for less than two days, I didn't need to taper.
My question:
Did I stop taking Methylprednisolone too soon when it could have been beneficial to my recovery? I already have anxiety, and I fear I overreacted since I'm not used to taking prescriptions or their side effects.
About two days ago, I was exposed to another extremely loud noise near my right ear, which has me considering restarting the Medrol pack. However, I'm worried about the potential side effects. I'd really appreciate any input from those who have experience with corticosteroids like Methylprednisolone or Prednisone—do they help despite the side effects?
Side effects I experienced:
- Head pressure, especially on the left side and behind my eyes
- Racing heart
- Extreme tremors
- Mania—I couldn't stop laughing, then I couldn't stop crying
- Severe speech stuttering and slurring
- Neck tension and stiffness
- Heightened thirst
- Euphoria
- Insomnia
- Very sensitive hyperacusis
