... However, lately my feet and ankles have been swelling badly. Is this a symptom or a side effect from the steroid or something else altogether? ... (3 replies)

... I have bounced between Prednisone and Hydrocortisone for years. Once I start retaining water and swelling from water weight, the endo switches me back to the other. ... (4 replies)

... I want to try a different steroid like prednisone. I know HC is the best, but something is wrong with me and it doesn't do a thing. ... (5 replies)

... made steroid medicine that works like a natural steroid produced by the adrenal gland in your body. ... (14 replies)

... is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Hydrocortisone is similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Hydrocortisone treats severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, or many other conditions. ... (14 replies)

... acting steroid shot I got a couple of months ago. I read that it can have effects for up to 6 months. ... (4 replies)

... Florinef is the name of the drug that acts like aldosterone. Cortef, hydrocortisone, prednisone and dexamethasone are all names of different possible steroid replacement drugs he could take. ... (6 replies)