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How Long Does It Take For The Cortizone To Effectively Get Out Of The Body ?
Hi, I have a question.... About 6 months ago, I ve had 2 cortizone shots 1 in each knee on the same day. the next day my blood pressure spiked to 200/115 and I m now on 4 medications and its just now getting somewhat under control. I also noticed in a few days that my sex drive fell to just about 0 and my daughter noticed I lost hair on my legs so I had my testosterone levels checked and they are way down below normal...(doc prescribed androgel) I ve read that both these conditions may be due to the cortizone shots... I am curious , how long does it take for the cortizone to effectively get out of the body so I can return to normality in my life?.. It s been way too long... what do you suggest? Thank You Tony
Thu, 1 Sep 2011
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Cortisone can cause hormonal imbalance which may cause the above mentioned effects on your body especially exacerbating hypertension. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Drink enough water. Exercise daily. Avoid junk food. You can wait for a couple of weeks when normalisation of your hormones come by. If testosterone is low it may not be because of the shots but may be another problem for which you need to get checked up for.
Cortisone can cause hormonal imbalance which may cause the above mentioned effects on your body especially exacerbating hypertension. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Drink enough water. Exercise daily. Avoid junk food. You can wait for a couple of weeks when normalisation of your hormones come by. If testosterone is low it may not be because of the shots but may be another problem for which you need to get checked up for.
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1.prednisone has the half life of 1 hour,it would be fairly quick for your body to metabloize it,But once its out of your system it takes a while for your system to reregulate itself.
Hello, welcome to HCM. You have suffered from one of the most potent issue faced with cortizone. It has affected the hormonal level of your body. It can lead to suppression of normal hormonal production of body. Now you need to consult a endocrinologist who would be able to handle your situation delicately and bring your body to normal levels. Wish you good health.
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