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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).

Polymyalgia Rheumatica Prednisone

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My wife been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and has been prescribed prednisone 10 mg. How long can you continue to take? What if any, are the side effects of prednisone? Can it be cured? Thank you

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Did you gain weight on dexamethasone?

I have lupus erithematodes for several years. Condition worsened lately, so I have changes on the lungs. Doctor prescribed me with dexamethasone, I drink it for several months and I think I have gained some weight, few extra kilos. Is there a connection between the drug Im using and my weight? Did...

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Prednisone and it's side effects???? VERY constipated!

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Well, I had bronchitis about a week and a half ago along with sinus infection. My Dr. prescribed me Prednisone like usual and a Z pack antibiotic. I have had to take prednisone several times in the past with no difficulties besides increased appetite. Well this past dose has really got me bound...

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Anyone experiencing back pain from epidural received during delivery?

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I decided to take epidural during my delivery. But my friend told me that it’s not such good idea. She said that she heard a lot of stories about bad side effects of epidural, like serious long-term back pain. Now I don’t know what to do. Anyone experiencing back pain from epidural...

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predisone for treatment of chest congestion

My mother in law ( 88 yrs) has a bad chest congestion. she has a breathing difficulty at the moment and is short of breath the whole day. someone has suggested predisone alongwith antibiotics. can predisone be used for treating chest congestion?

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ANy side effects from long term prednisone use?

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Hello, guys. My mother was diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. She is on prednisone for a long time. I am afraid she might develop some side effects. Are there any side effects from long term use of this medication? I would really appreciate if anyone could help me with this. Thanks for all your...

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prednisone steroids and lifting weights

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Hello. I'm 25 year old male and I'm in body building business for over then five years now. When I was younger I had bog problems with controlling my weight because I was always to skinny. All this didn’t have just visible effects on my appearance but also on my immune system. I was very sick...

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how long it takes prednisone to start working?

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I would like to know how long it takes prednisone to start working. I can't get hold on my doc until Friday. I was taking antibiotics along so, I am not sure if it's all right to take it in conjunction with Prednisone? I am taking daily dose of 50 mg Prednisone and my episode hasn't improved at all,...

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epidural side effects

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Hello. I'm 24 year old female and I'm pregnant almost eight months now. I'm looking forward to this child because for a long time my husband and I were trying to make me conceive. But, to be honest with you- I'm a bit scared of this labor because of the tremendous pain I'm going to experience....

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How much do cortisone injections cost?

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Since I have been fighting with osteoarthritis for a long time, I have used several different medications, starting with non steroidal anti inflammatory meds. My doctor recommended me to use cortisone injections. I have to say that with the first shot I have felt pain going away, but since my health...

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