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Cortisone acetate is a corticosteroid which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Corticosteroid drug

Brands

Cortone

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Thin skin
Nausea
Vomiting
Heartburn
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Mood swings

Treats

Addisonian crisis
Condition
Addison's disease
Condition
Adrenal insufficiency
Condition

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What is a cortisone test?

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Can cortisone take 8 days to work?

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What is the definition or description of: cortisone?

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Cortisone test. What are they testing me for? Anything serious?

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How long does cortisone stay in your system. Can it be dangerous ?

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I am allergic to cortisone - are there other options that can be used?

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A 61-year old male asked:

Have a spur would like it removed but the dr i saw wasn't prepared to do so only after a round of cortisone

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A 27-year old female asked:

I just found out that my cortisone levels are pretty high? What are some conditions I should be worried about? (i am not on any meds)

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A 29-year old male asked:

After having p. Fasciitis for years, i got cortisone shots 3 weeks ago. Made it much worse than it's ever been. Will continuing to r.I.C.E. Help?

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A 27-year old male asked:

How long does cortisone shots last for.

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A 41-year old asked:

Is there an alternative to cortisone shot?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can cortisone shots make you feel anxious?

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A 43-year old asked:

Are there any cortisone injection risk factors?

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A 49-year old asked:

Is my disc healing or is the cortisone working?

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A 45-year old asked:

What is the pain like after a cortisone injection?

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A 38-year old asked:

What occurs if a cortisone injection does not work?

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A 46-year old female asked:

How long after cortisone/ epidural will you fee relief?

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A 36-year old asked:

What will happen to arthirtis if cortisone doesn't help?

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Does herytema migrans go away if treated with cortisone?

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A 20-year old female asked:

What is the differrence between cortisol and cortisone ?!

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What are the most effective ways to get a cortisone shot?

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How long does it take for a cortisone shot to take effect?

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A 24-year old female asked:

What is the difference between dexamethasone and cortisone ?

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What is the definition or description of: cortisone injections?

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A 63-year old female asked:

My spine has curved because of cortisone . How canit be corrected?

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Which is the best way to help my body recover from a cortisone injection?

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A 44-year old male asked:

Just had a cortisone shot , how long will it be before pain stops or feels better?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is taking cortisone for lopus a life long issue or it is taken only during the flares??

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A 32-year old female asked:

Should i abstain fromtaking oral anti inflammatorys after having a cortisone injection?

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A 55-year old female asked:

Had a cortisone injection 2 months ago with intolerance how long can the cortisone stay in my body?

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