I have so many questions and don't know who to ask. Like when do you call the doctor or just ignore symptom and hope it goes away. IV cortisone is often used for acute MS exacerbations. In the optic neuritis treatment trial, it was shown that IV cortisone may have a slight protective effect on future MS attacks, in addition to getting the acute attack better more quickly. Communication with your physician is also important.
Some physicians now communicate via e-mail.
Forums like this are excellent to learn more about any disease. The benefit of IV Solu-Medrol may not occur for a week or two. And, remember, the primary benefit is down the road in not having as many attacks. Good question, kitebow1. The effect of the IV Solu-Medrol is likely to reduce the inflammatory change that occurs in an MS attack, and to reduce the immunologic spread of the disease.