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To Cortisol or Not To Cortisol

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For the past few months, I have been having a burning sensation on my right arm. It's not bothersome and doesn't interfere with my life in any way. I have heard the argument that you should only get cortisol for the major problems because after a while it may start to lose its effectiveness. I had it once last year, but that's all I've ever had it. The neuro has suggested that I get cortisol, but I'm not sure what to do since the symptoms aren't that bad. I would welcome any opinions on the matter.
qazo
qazo
If it were me personally would forgo the Cortisol, I only ever used it when I had serious ms attacks due to the possible long term side effects.

but others argue better to stop the ms damage early on, a tough decision either way.

some studies show Cortisol reduces bone formation, favoring long-term development of osteoporosis. I have a friend who is in her early thirties and regularly takes cortisol and has now has osteoporosis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol
AusSue
AusSue
Tough decision & also depends on what sort of dose your Dr was talking about. I wouldn't go on the drip for that sort of issue, would save it for major flares due to side effects & long term effects of cortisone.
It is up to you & Dr to decide. Depends if the symptom is getting worse, I would question your neurologist on that one. If it is oral tablets & low dose for a short time that would be a different decision totally as they are a lower dose & for a short time may ease the symptoms & just give your body a kick start back into the normal pattern.

Take care of yourself & its really your call.