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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).

Does flonase nasal spary cause the same side effects as other steroids?

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I am suffering from allergic rhinitis. I am allergic to certain materials (I work in cotton factory). I did not have it before, it occurred three years ago, and the condition is still worsening, I use flonase spray for rhinitis and I need to know does flonase nasal spray cause the same side effects...

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vaginal bleeding and Prednisone

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I've been taking prednisone for some type of rash that just kept on spreading. Last night all of a sudden I began bleeding vaginally, and heavily. I wonder if this can be from the Prednisone. Today it is even worse. I am not due for my period for about another week or a little more. I am 53...

by User avatar Mookamama

Cortisone crystalized?

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Hi, I would like to get some information. I am a truck driver. I am working to feed my wife and two little kids. I have problem with chronic arthritic pain in my right elbow. It is very hard to do my job when I am in pains and when I cant move my elbow. I am taking some shots called Cortisone but,...

by User avatar thorin40936

side effects of epidural injections

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Can these injections cause hullusinations

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Steroids in children and health consequences?

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My son has asthma and has to use inhaler. I know about corticosteroids and their anti inflammatory effect. They are used for several other conditions, not only asthma. I also know that they could develop some bad side effects, especially after the long-term use. I need to know more about steroids in...

by User avatar leone36338

Should I be taking Flonase daily?

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I have allergic rhinitis. I have been told that after a series of allergy tests, They also told me that I am allergic to a great number of allergens. Every spring I am very nervous, my eyes are itching (I get conjunctivitis), I have throat ache, rhinitis becomes strong with a lot of nose secretion...

by User avatar silvester40952

Using corticosteroid for eyes problems in Grave's

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My mother have some problems with she's hormone levels. Her thyroid gland is enlarged. She has problems with my eyes. They are bulged and very dry. I also feel the pressure in the eyes. I have double vision and pain in the head. I have been prescribed with corticosteroids (prednisone) for my eye...

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Prednisone affecting white blood count

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I guess that the phrase second opinion truly has strong worth. I have been diagnosed with optical neuritis and because of that, I had to take prednisone for three days, 1250 mg each day. After that, I decreased the level down to 5 mg on 11th day. Anyway, the second day of therapy I did blood test...

by User avatar leroy37691

cortizone injections in both knees after surgery`

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I have received 2 injections in each knee over the past 6 weeks. how many more injections can I have and in what interval. I would like to eliminate my knee pains completely, so far it's about 60% better. Is there any other pain medication you can recommend? I am on Coumadin blood thinner. Thank you...

by User avatar horst nochowitz

cortizone injections

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Are there any lomg term side effects from receiving too many injections. I have had four over the past year, and am in need of another due to pain, and I;m not sure if this is healthy to have so many injections ?

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