Cortisone Questions

How long should I wait to get zostavax after having fever blister (herpes simplex) of lip?

I rarely get these cold sores, but developed a really bad one on my lip and chin while in Florida, perhaps too much sun. Taking a long time to heal. Also recently on cortisone taper for another ...

Posted 1 day 16 hours ago • 0 answers •

I was born with (Adrenal Disease), I am 22 yrs. old, Female, I take Cortisone ace 25mg.(1+1/4 day),?

... Fludrocortisone .1mg. (1) a day.. " Everyday",, I'm having alot of pain in my knees, so bad I'm having trouble sleeping, my Job (10 hr.s /6 days) swing shift., Its really hard ...

Posted 12 days ago • 0 answers •

How many hours after having a cortisone shot can you drink alcohol?

Posted 24 Dec 2011 • 2 answers •

Has anyone had sarapin injections? If so, was it successful in treating your pain?

I have found a new doctor that insists on me being involved in my healthcare which I both approve and respect. I have not had the injections..yet. he has me looking up sarapin vs. Cortisone. What, if ...

Posted 2 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

I am taking cortef & have water and weight gain. I did not have this problem with cortisone, why?

I have hypopituitarism and have taken cortinsone for over 26 years. A year ago I switched to Walmart RX and they have given me Cortef. I have gained weight and my face is round. My weight never ...

Posted 23 Oct 2011 • 0 answers •

How long does it normally take Celebrex to work?

I have just started on the drug after reinjuring my knee after kneecap replacement surgery. Due to the injury, my doc says I have some more arthritis developing. She gave me a Cortisone shot to help ...

Posted 12 Aug 2011 • 2 answers •

How can I lose the weight gained from taking oral, inhaled and shots of cortisone?

I have allergies, asthma, ezcema, arthritis, and degenerative disc disease. During the past year I've gain 40 lbs and developed cataracts. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis years ago. With the ...

Posted 25 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Can cortisone per mouth cause erectile disfunction?

The patient has severe sinusitus infection and is taking antibiotics, sinutabs, pain and fever as well as cortisone tablets and are experiencing some erectile disfuntion. The patient is also on high ...

Posted 7 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Sulfmeth/TMP DS Tab - have rash all over arms & chest, what should I do?

Infections - Help - I took an extra pill for two days of Sulfmeth/TMP DS Tab and was working so hard yesterday that my face was blochy. Now, in the last three hours, I have something all over my arms ...

Posted 20 May 2011 • 1 answer •

My uncle has being taking oral cortisone 4 days ago but have intractable hiccough 2 days ago can?

... cortisone be the cause

Posted 29 Apr 2011 • 0 answers •

I had a cortisone shot 4 days ago and had 2 sleepless nights plus diuresis x 6 last night - could?

... this be related? Could diuresis 3 nights after cortisone shot and insomnia for 3 nights after the shot be a side effect of the cortisone?

Posted 21 Apr 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star

Autoimmune Disorders - Just wanted to tell someone... I saw my doctor today, and he said that after?

... 18 years of being on cortisone steroids for secondary adrenal insufficiency, we are lowering my Hydrocortisone dose from 10 mg. to 5 mg., and he thinks we might actually be able to get me off of ...

Posted 10 Apr 2011 • 5 answers •

Can I excercise while taking oral cortisone? Is it good as I feel like I need to get out and do som?

Posted 9 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •

Botox Injections?

My doctor mentioned something about Botox injections for my hip pain. I have had CONSTANT injections of Cortisone and it has not helped. I am reading that Botox is poisonous and does not work for ...

Posted 29 Nov 2010 • 0 answers • 1 star

Cortisone shots?

I have had a series of 2 cortisone shots which lasted only 4 days before the pain returned. Now this doctor is talking about doing a series of shots in the same area but with electrical current as I ...

Posted 10 Nov 2010 • 5 answers •