Platelet Disorder Support Association

Join Us:

Membership Matters

Support Us:

Make a Donation
    Remember Me     Forgot Login?   Sign up   •  Web site Help & Info

!!! DISCUSSION GROUP RULES !!!

1. You must be a registered website user in order to post and comment. Guests may read only.
2. Be kind and helpful, not rude and cynical.
3. Don't advertise or promote anything. You will be banned from the group.
4. Report problems to the moderators. THANK YOU!

taking Hydrocortisone

More
13 years 3 months ago #28626 by alex2isaiah
taking Hydrocortisone was created by alex2isaiah
Hi i been really weak and fatigue so today i had a appointment with Endocrinology and he told me that all my symptoms are they side effect of taking prednisone , and i knew this before because i read this on this page, my question is if one of you guys ever took this medication Hydrocortisone and if help . thank you

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
13 years 3 months ago #28628 by Ann
Replied by Ann on topic taking Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone is another corticosteroid like Prednisone. What is the reason behind taking it?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
13 years 3 months ago #28642 by alex2isaiah
Replied by alex2isaiah on topic taking Hydrocortisone
My doctor told me that it will help me, because i been really tired and weak so i guess will give me some energy.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Sandi
  • Offline
  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
More
13 years 3 months ago #28643 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic taking Hydrocortisone
But it's not an energy pill, it's another steroid with side effects. You might be better off going back to a small dose of Prednisone and tapering slower. Everyone goes through this....it eventually ends. Tapering too fast can make it worse.
The following user(s) said Thank You: alex2isaiah

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
13 years 3 months ago #28656 by alex2isaiah
Replied by alex2isaiah on topic taking Hydrocortisone
so its better not to take the Hydrocortisone and go back to prednisone i will email my doctor and see what else can they do because i really dont want to take any. thank you Sandy

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
13 years 3 months ago #28657 by Ann
Replied by Ann on topic taking Hydrocortisone
You could just wait it out. The effects will go shortly and you'll soon be back to normal. If you take more steroids of either sort, you'll simply prolong the weaning off time.
The following user(s) said Thank You: alex2isaiah

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Sandi
  • Offline
  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
More
13 years 3 months ago #28664 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic taking Hydrocortisone
I'm not your doctor and can't tell you what to do. You have to do what you think is best. But we've all been through that and it does end. It's just part of taking Prednisone.
The following user(s) said Thank You: alex2isaiah

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

You’re not alone. We have answers! Contact PDSA to connect with life altering information, resources and referrals. 440.746.9003 (877.528.3538 toll-free) or PDSA@PDSA.org.

Platelet Disorder Support Association

Platelet Disorder Support Association
8751 Brecksville Road Suite 150
Cleveland, OH 44141
440.746.9003  |  pdsa@pdsa.org
The Platelet Disorder Support Association is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

© Copyright 1997 - 2026, Platelet Disorder Support Association. All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT!

The Platelet Disorder Support Association does not provide medical advice or endorse any medication, vitamins or herbs. The information contained herein is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice and is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment, discontinuing an existing treatment and to discuss any questions you may have regarding your unique medical condition.