Prednisone vs hydrocortisone
Common Questions and Answers about Prednisone vs hydrocortisone
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I've been trying a natural treatment for my AI which is drinking a half teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate 3 times a day and eliminating all foods containing high levels of potassium. I can certainly tell a difference in my anxiety and mind clarity as well as the body aches and pains seem to be getting better. I dont think this particular treatment is going to get me back to normal but it is a good start.
I also have panhypopituitarism. I have been on 5mg of prednisone since my dx in 96. I have been doing some research and am interested in finding out more about constant subcutaneous infusion of hydrocortisone. My days start off OK but by 5pm I am very fatigued.
I was on prednisone for 3 months, had trouble tapering due to symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. So I was switched to hydrocortisone and haven't been able to taper. I am on 30 mg (20mg AM/10 mg in afternoon). My main issue is tachyardia with standing and any stress and no ones seems to know why. I felt worse at 20mg HC and my energy has improved going up in dose, but the tachycardia has not.
My am cortisol was 9.3 nmol/L. Any help would be appreciated.
t use prednisone for a crisis and need hydrocortisone. Check out a steroid calculator. Prednisone is not my favorite replacement for this reason...
So your family has Conn's? Or a pheo?
Hi! I have adrendal insufficiency, along with hypothyroidism and diabetes insipidus, due to a brain tumor I had when I was 12. I have tried three different steroids to get my energy level up. I've been on prednisone, dexamethasone, and hydrocortisone and none of them work!
Currently on hydorcortisone approx 25-30 mg about 6 weeks after Addisonian crisis caused by ketoconozole after series of bacterial infections. Was on prednisone for about 6 years at about 5mg/day (alternating dosage days was not mentioned) after misdiagnosis of lupus. I have now been cleared of any/all signs of lupus. So I just need my adrenals back. Please....
This stopped the itching and the red bumps for a couple days, but now the bumps are coming back (I am still on the prednisone). No itching, but I am worried once I come off the prednisone, my skin will just go back to getting increasingly worse and worse. Someone please help, I just want my skin to be normal for once and to not be afraid to go out in public.
The adrenal treatment has been bothering my stomach. I take prednisone daily. Can my doctor prescribe me prednisone or hyrocortisone cream instead of taking the pills to control the adrenal insufficiency?
) Is there anything besides Prednisone? I was on 5mg of Prednisone earlier this year (in place of Imuran), but my liver enzymes were very bad according to the lab work I had done at the time. Would a higher dose of Prednisone be an option? Is that also harmful to a developing baby?
Thank you for your help!!
Everything post-opt was going as planned and then I woke-up to having localized swelling (edema) in both shins. It was like someone had tightly wrapped both my lower legs with tape from just below the knee, to just above the ankle. It appeared almost cartoonish because it was so dramatic to only that specific area. The following morning, I woke-up with the same area having changed color. It was, and still is to some degree a purple-ish color, unlike anywhere else on my body.
I’ve had what appears to be balanitis for 8 months now. I’m uncircumcised. I’ve tried ketoconaznole, triamcinolone, hydrocortisone, nystatin& triamcinolone. Also used basic lotions etc. basically nothing has worked. The most recent dermatologist I saw said that I have balanitis that turned into dermal hyper sensitivity/ a sensitized skin. He prescribed desonide ointment that didn’t work and also prednisone. Gave me some epiceram cream as well.
my skin problem started almost 10 months ago, 3 days after giving birth to my daughter....after being released from the hospital, my ring finger became very itchy and eventually saw small clear blisters forming,,,,they would naturally break and my finger became red, itchy,bleeding, painful, with scales,,,,the same eventually happened to every finger on both hands....and on my forearms....
Thought I might be in crisis. I switched back from hydrocortisone to prednisone. One symptom, is that I can't seem to keep my body temperature normal. I start shaking all over my body and freezing with very little locational temperature change or reduced activity, i.e. walking to sitting. My labs ran normal, with potassium at the bottom level.
I hurt my back about 3 weeks ago and finally went to the doctor cause it was not getting better, Doctor prescribed a tapering dose of Prednisone (60x4days, 40x3 days, 20x3 days).
Yesterday as I was driving home I was fidgeting with back of my head and noticed my bumps, irritation, etc. are 100% gone. So it seems that this should tell me something about how I can treat my scalp. I have my own clinical trial that says that Prednisone fixed the problem.
I am exhuasted and unable to complete normal task without having to rest for long periods. My endocrinologist just upped my thyroid meds and added prednisone for cortisol level. He says he understands my symptoms but won't continue my temporary disability. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!
It could be that you have not reached your optimal level. I am thinking of the frees. When I was on the upper range for both frees my hair stopped falling, before that, never. It would be useful if you post your test results. Some members here like to see the numbers to have a better idea.
After I told my doctor over the phone I did not want to stay on prednisone, she simply suggested benedryl and hydrocortisone. Benedyrl has been effective at night by helping me sleep, but nothing will stop the on and off itching of the rash during the day. I also noticed this morning an extreme reaction and itching sensation around the collar of my shirt, I did use a new laundry detergent I haven't used before..could this irritation be caused by the new detergent?
I am in the process of weaning on hydrocortisone after 4 years of SAI and have made it down to 17.5mg per day but when I rescued to this 17.5 mg my breasts became sore. I've been on 17.5mg per day for 6 days now......feet are sore but I'm doing better than expected.
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