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).

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cortisone injections

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? What are the side of effects of cortisone injections?

by dickeyj9 over a year ago

over a year ago by halloweenbaby10364

Cortisone Shot Side Effects

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I had my last cortisone shot on July 25th (had a series of 3..two weeks apart). This was for my right hip (Piriformis Snydrome) Two hours after my shot, my other leg goes bad. Extreme pain..unable to sleep and was crying most of the night. I called my pain specialist but he was out of the office...

by Sweetness94944742 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Cortisone Shots & Anxiety Side Effects

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I have an answer to everyone that has had cortisone injections and experienced high anxiety side effects ! Yes, I too, have had several cortisone shots over the past two years. I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and I have extreme pain in both feet, both knees, both hips and both...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Does Prednisone cause constipation?

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I got prednisone injection because of severe allergic reaction that developed. My throat got swollen and I had breathing difficulties. I think that prednisone caused constipation, because since I got that injection I have developed metabolism problems. Does prednisone cause constipation? I can not...

by hegge1919 over a year ago

over a year ago by Nono

Cortisone Injection 1/21/08 -> extreme anxiety 1/25/08

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Hello all, I am new to the forums. Before I discuss what is going on right now, I will explain what my history is all about. I take Zoloft (sertraline) 100mg every day for panic/anxiety with some depression (since Dec 2001). I havent had any severe anxiety for about 2-3 years. I, recently,...

by a1000cars59902 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

symbicort and diabetes

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I am diabetic and since symbicort contains a steroid, how will it affect my blood sugar levels? In the past, steroids DO effect my levels and my blood levels soar. Please advise.

by Thelly222l@aol.com over a year ago

over a year ago by Barbara

cortizone shots and your period

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i just got one of these shots in my neck for a disk problem , does anyone know if this can cause your period to be late at all? thanks

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Carol Byas

predisone

does alcholhas any adverse reaction when takiing predisone?

by claudia lloreda8497 over a year ago

over a year ago by toots

Is Cortizone injections worth it?

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I am 31 years old and I am suffering of a deep inflamation in my right shoulder. Before 2 years I had a muscle injury when swimming. I did not treat right away sadly and now I have a permanent small pain when training. I have tried everything physiotherapy, medicine but nothing has helped. The...

by giannhse8019 over a year ago

over a year ago by SATTAR

Leg weekness after cortisone injection in knee - can't walk

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My mother has problems with her knees and she has gotton a cortisone injection in both knees. Since, she is experiencing a lot of weekness in her legs and can hardly walk. Is this normal? Will and when will her legs become strong again to walk?

by Laurie over a year ago

over a year ago by patent tom-tom