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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).

Cortisone trigger point injection for epylcondilitis and sunburn from sun a few days later.

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Hi, I received a trigger point injection in my elbow and then was sunburned a few days later at an air show since then the arm where I received the injection have had a rash of solid pustules and intense itching I am now on a dose pak of prednisone...not sure what I should do...I have been on the...

by User avatar vhowell

I'm getting cortizone shots in my lower back, will that harm the baby

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Hi I just found that I'm pregnant and I hurt my back in January I been getting steriod shots and cortzone in my lower back will that harm the baby since I'm in the 1st trimestet...

by User avatar juliadan320326

prednisone changed his personality

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Hello, I am 54 and engaged to a 62 year old man. He was diagnosed about 18 months ago with chronic kidney disease and put on prednisone. He's been on it steadily at different doses with the exception of a few months when taken off. I have seen him take on a 'Jekyl/Hyde' personality where he rages at...

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What is the effectiveness of corticosteroid when treating nose polyps?

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Hi, guys. I have been diagnosed with nose polyps. My ENT specialist for the beginning recommended me corticosteroid. I would like to know what the effectiveness of these medications is when treating nose polyps. Can anyone tell me this? I would really appreciate this piece of info. Thank you for...

by User avatar zaccaria170080249

Use of steroids for treating RSD inflammation?!

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Hi, I suffer from RSD, and I used several different medications. Now I have an inflammation that affected my joints. I heard that some people with the same problem used steroids. Is it true? Do they really help?

by User avatar emelda825

Steroidal Lumbar injections causing rage

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I have been getting lower back injections since 12/11. I have a degenerated L-5 and a small annular tear. I DO get some relief for a couple weeks, but the pain always comes back and NOW, I am experiencing sciatic pain down my legs.My biggest worry is the uncontrollable RAGE and mood swings!:-S ...

by User avatar Guest

cortisone injection to my left shoulder.

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Over the years I was injected cortisone shots in my shoulder, and knees. The doctors srayed a very cold substances and then injected. It did not last but had no side effects.  3 days back I went to another surgeon who gave me the cortisone without  cnumbing the nerves in my shoulder. After about...

by User avatar Guestone317594

Using chia seeds and prednisone

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Hi everyone, I just wanted to share my experience with all of you out there who are suffering from insatiable hunger and weight gain from steroid medications like prednisone. When I was put on prednisone for the first time after I’ve been diagnosed with sarcoidosis, I’ve gained almost 50lbs, and...

by User avatar Guest

Prednisone hair loss and thinning – when will it stop?

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Hi, I’ve been on prednisone for the past two months as kind of a last attempt to at least somewhat control my Chron’s disease. I knew upfront that prednisone might cause a very nasty side effect, but what is hurting me the most, I guess because I was very proud of it, is a very dramatic hair...

by User avatar Guest1

What is the difference between prednisone and hydrocortisone?

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Hi, my mom (she’s 52) has been diagnosed with total adrenal insufficiency 6 months ago, so of course, her doctors put her immediately on hydrocortisone. We know that she has to be on steroids because her glands stopped working, but cortisone is causing her to be completely different person –...

by User avatar May