Corticosteroids (Hormonal preparations)

Corticosteroids are drugs related to cortisol, a hormone produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are used primarily as anti-inflammatories but could be also used for treating some malignancies or natural hormone deficiency. Corticosteroid Drugs Include: Betamethasone (Celestone), Budesonide (Entocort EC), Cortisone (Cortone), Dexamethasone (Decadron), Hydrocortisone (Cortef), Prednisolone (Prelone), Prednisone (Deltasone) and Triamcinolone (Kenacort, Kenalog).

Is cortisone giving me blood pressure problems?

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I've been feeling pressure in my head, veins, kidneys, and heart less than a week after taking cortisone for some kind of blood test that my endocrinologist wanted to do. It all began when I felt pressure in my veins. Then I had a case of burning urination, which tends to give me episodes of...

by rockyrojas88180399 over a year ago

carpal tunnel system and cortisone shot

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Thus far, this year I have had only one (1) cortisone shot. I had 2 shots last year. However, I went to the doctor for a check up and noticed that I had gained some weight. Anyway, I immediately began a diet regimen. Also, I am exercising more. So, I am hoping to lose this weight. I think i...

by blkgalusa over a year ago

SCIATIC CORTISONE SHOTS SIDE EEFCTS ( ? )

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Hi, I had 3 sciatic cortisone injections done (once every two weeks intervals). I experienced side effects like: I had my period for one month and irritability; then after the second shot my face, the space between my collar bone y and shoulder and around my neck swelled up and for a while I felt...

by Anie175172 over a year ago

side effects of steroids in women

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Hi, good people. My aunt has been on steroids due to her rheumatoid arthritis. I think that she has been taking these pills for a longer period. Which side effects of steroids we can expect to find in women? I am not much familiar with this topic, so I came here to find out something more. Thanks in...

by mead919163038 over a year ago

do this is usefull to increase sperm count

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hello im 31 yrs old guy i want 2 know tht do wysolone 5mg benifits me 2 increase my sperm counts . right now im having <1-2 million count >& let me know how much i take & after how longtime i get gud results .

by amit over a year ago

side effects of beconase nasal spray

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I use beconase nasal spray when I have a cold and I find it really helpful and comforting. I have to say I was taken back when someone told me that beconase nasal spray has some negative side effects if you use it regularly, like numbing the particles that enable you to have a sense of smell. Is...

by rufus1303154477 over a year ago

slow wound healing on prednisone?

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I'm currently two days into a 10-day prednisone course for poison ivy, which I'm extremely allergic to. Luckily, I started taking the steroid the moment symptoms appeared, and so far while I have some blistering and itchiness, the weeping sores I'm accustomed to have been held at bay....

by emiliafree over a year ago

side effects of hydrocortisone cream

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I have broken out in hives all over my body. It is very uncomfortable, and I would love to be rid of them right away. The doctor suggested hydrocortisone cream, but I am wondering if that isn't more trouble than it is worth? That is heavy stuff, right? What are the side effects of hydrocortisone...

by car_153796153796 over a year ago

Weight gain from hydrocortisone

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I use a 1% HC cream on my face once a day, and a 2.5% HC cream on my left hand once, sometimes twice, a day. I use this to treat eczema/dermatitis, which is really bad on my left hand. I also use Nasonex nose spray once a day (Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate, which is also a corticosteriod). I...

by gfolkins150641 over a year ago

Prednisone for dealing with Antisynthetase syndrome

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Is it true that prednisone is sometimes used for dealing with Antisynthetase syndrome? I am thinking that if this is the case, it must be that prednisone is just given for the inflammatory side of things in Antisynthetase syndrome, and that other medications are used to keep the symptoms of the...

by nappie1793147798 over a year ago