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Using Cortisone As Prescribed, Have Low BP, Iron Levels, Heart Rate, Gaining Fat. Want To Stop Cortisone
Hi. I am currently using cortisone as prescribed by my doctor . I have low blood pressure , my iron levels are low and according to my specialist my haertrate is low but nothing to worry about. Imam getting really fat and want to stop using the cortisone. Can I just stop or do I have to follow a specific procedure? Kindly advice.
Tue, 29 Oct 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
It is not wise to stop suddenly
Discuss with your doctor- the need and the technique.
If it is to be stopped, it has to be done in a gradual manner – stepwise or percentage reduction.
If not, original symptoms may flare up / adrenal suppression may show up and so on…
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
It is not wise to stop suddenly
Discuss with your doctor- the need and the technique.
If it is to be stopped, it has to be done in a gradual manner – stepwise or percentage reduction.
If not, original symptoms may flare up / adrenal suppression may show up and so on…
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
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