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Synthetic cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is used as a drug mainly to fight allergies and inflammation. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Eczema | 415 |
77% |
| Psoriasis | 261 |
63% |
| Addison's Disease | 5 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 2 |
50% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (695
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Hydrocortisone Reviews
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Worked for a while but my dose kept getting higher because my body got used to it
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ehh
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worked like lightening on my neck, i used cortisone 10 intensive care
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Other than the significent weigh gain it has worked. My Dr had to decrease my dosage so i think its working.
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I was given a prescription for this to use on my eyelids. It does keep the eczema at bay when I use it. The side effects if used too much are that it increases the chances of glaucoma.
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No luck here either
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it helps keep my skin hydrated fo rup to the whole day
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this helps when the rash is mild
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This was a life saver as I had this since November 2008. I use Natural OTC ear drops then with an q tip I put the hydrocortisone in ears They still itch at times but I keep them clean and reapply hydrocortisone.
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Not too much, seemed to work on forehead and armpits.
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Fatigue On Hydrocortisone
Tiff, Fatigue is one of the major symptoms of Addison's disease. Have you changed your dose of hydrocortisone lately? It sounds to me like you... [More] -
Fatigue On Hydrocortisone
I was diagnosed with Addisons Disease 8 1/2 years ago. They put me on Hydrocortisone and Fludrocortisone. I have been on it ever since. For the pas... [More] -
Hydrocortisone dosages
I'm amazed how much difference is made by differing amounts of hydrocortisone. I was initially perscribed 15 mg of HC and was on it for the last 2 ... [More] -
Hydrocortisone for Psoriasis
Tell us about your personal experience with Hydrocortisone as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More] -
Hydrocortisone for Eczema
Tell us about your personal experience with Hydrocortisone as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
