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Been on Prednisolone for 11 years..On 7.5mg day but have cushiongoid body and want to come off..Rheumy started me on 20mg of Hydrocortisone today for week..Not feeling good but never do..Anyone ever done this please..Going back to unit after 1 week to see if my body can cope without prednisolone..Thanks any help be appreciated xxx

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There is a very useful page via Vasculitis UK website which might be helpful I will find it for you

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This is the page via the VUK I spoke about cortisone-info.com/Side-Eff...

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