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).

Can getting a steroid injection bring on your period when you've been menopausal for 2 years?

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I haven't had my period in 2 years now and am 56. I am definaly in menapausal and thought I was DONE with my period for ever. I just got my second round of a steriod injection and just got my period. Can getting these injections bring on some thing so dormant

by Chrissy333 over a year ago

migraine headache after steriod shot

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I recieved a steriod shot for allergies 6/7/2014 and have had a migraine everyday since, im taking advil migraine every 4 hours and the pain is not going away it is now 6/14/2014. i even went to the urgent care facility where i recieved the shot and asked them if this was a side effect and they...

by Guest over a year ago

Insomnia after having a cortisone injection

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Four weeks ago to this date I had a cortisone injection into the shoulder as I was diagnosed with a frozen shoulder and have suffered with insomnia ever since. My sleeping hasn't improved and I could really do with advice from anyone who has been in the same situation. I would really like to know...

by Guest over a year ago

Cortisone injection to the knee causes menstrual bleeding in 61 year old female

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I have had 2 cortisone injections to my knee given three years apart. i am post menopausal and both times I had light bleeding that lasted 5 days. The first time I had an ultrasound and all is fine. I am again having knee pain. I cannot find any literature on the risks of receiving these...

by Guest over a year ago

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 vhowell over a year ago

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 Guestone317594 over a year ago

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 Guest over a year ago

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 Guest1 over a year ago

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 May over a year ago

Problems after third cervical epidural injection

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I HAD 3 CERVICAL EPIDURAL INJECTIONS, 1ST NO PROBLEM, 2ND DEVELOPED NUMBNESS TO LEFT SIDE OF MY FACE FOR 2 DAYS, AND SEVERE SHORTNESS OF BREATH. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS WERE REPORTED TO SURGICAL DOCTOR, BUT INSTEAD A ASSISTANT CALLED ME TO TELL ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL, NOT TO WORRY. WENT BACK...

by Guest over a year ago