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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).

loosing weight on hydrocortisone

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I have been diagnosed with Addisons disease and take 30mg of hydrocortisone as a replacement. I have been on trying to loose weight for 6 weeks now and only gained 3 pounds. I can not loose on this medication. I did the same 3 hour diet prior to starting the meds and lost 13. As I said I am eating...

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How many people die from steriods per year?

It is scary how many youngsters are there who copy their professional role models. How many children and adults die from steroids each year? And the worst part is that they are legal. They want to be strong but they get severe burns, kinds of amnesia, and cancer and die in the end.

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could a Cortisone shot cause weight gain;

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I had 7 injections in my hamstring 7 days ago. It was from one needle so I assume it wasn't that much. Could this be the cause of the few pounds that I've gained? I haven't changed my diet or my excercise program.

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Insomnia and frequent urination after having a cortisone injection in the wrist. Why is that?

After my cortisone injection in my wrist i cant stop peeing and having extreme nightmare waking up every 2 hours. Body in alot of pain. Is this normal 

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steroids and sex drive

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My boyfriend has taken all kinds of steroids for the past few years and he has been off them now for around 4 months. He has completely lost interest in sex and cannot obtain a hard on. he feels terrible about this and finds it hard to talk to me. he says he feels useless to me. He thinks if he goes...

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will Cortisone shots affect my Liver

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Could you please tell me if my cortisone shots for back injuries and tennis elbow can affect my liver. I have steatosis with fibroisis of my liver and are scheduled for biopsy. I receive injections for disc and elbow problems, should I discontinue them? KIM

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Do Cortisone injections work for carpal tunnel?

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Few months ago it has happened for the first time: pain, numbness and tingling sensations in fingers and hands. At first I didnt pay much attention to it. But then it has started to become chronic. Then I have found out that I have carpal tunnel syndrome. Now I would like to know do Cortisone...

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Can cortisone injection in the knee change urine color?

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I have had 4 cortisone injections in right knee and 3 in left. I just noticed my urine is dark gold, no smell, no kidney pain, buring/UTI etc. Is this color change due to injections? I drink a normal amount of water, take herbals and meds reguarly. Also, can coritsone mess with your sugar levels as...

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Cortisone injection side effects

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In April of '07 I had a cortisone injection in my right hip. The next day--Sat. I had uncontrollable hiccups that lasted until Mon. I called my Dr. & he said he had never heard of my side effect. However I looked in Wikipedia & there it was hiccups!

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Is a Cortisone Injection safe for potential pregnancy?

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I just had a cortisone injection for bursitis in my hip for the first time. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. Is it still safe to start trying? What are the potential side effects and how long do we need to wait if it's not safe? Please advise.

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