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After 11 yrs illness, been put on cortef (hydrocortisone) to see if it improves severe fatigue, muscle weakness, pain. don't have addisons tho. is it still safe?

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Dr. David Brouwer answered

Caution: Taking a corticosteroid isn't something that should be done without a diagnosis, especially at your young age. There are several potential side effects. If you do not have addison's then i would ask what the diagnosis is, and what the treatment duration is. If you haven't had a rheumatology evaluation that would be a good next step.

Dr McCurdy agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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A member asked:

After 11 yrs illness, been put on cortef (hydrocortisone) to see if it improves severe fatigue, muscle weakness, pain. don't have addisons tho. is it still safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Brouwer answered

Dr McCurdy agreed

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