Guest guest Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi allIs there is anybody on the forum who is taking hydrocortisone and is/has experienced swelling of the legs, feet and hands might know what causes this and what they have done to stop it?Many thanks for help offered.Kind regardsVickyanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi Many thanks for your reply. At present my Daughter is taking 5mg am and 5mg Noon. She used to be on 20mg daily spread out over the day but she discontinued it as she had purple striations on her tummy and thighs plus she said it made her feel slightly angry. She has only just started up taking it again but at a smaller dose. She has started up again at this dose under the advice of her Endocrinologist.Thank you again for your interest and quick reply.Kindest regardsVickyanne From: <christina@...>; To: <thyroid treatment >; Subject: Re: Hydrocortisone Sent: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 10:34:44 AM > Is there anyone on the forum who takes hydrocortisone and has experienced swelling of the hands, feet and legs and what can be done about this? Hello Vickyanne, One of the side effects of glucocorticoids (HC) is flluid retention. How much HC are you taking? best wishes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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