Thanks for the infor on the hydrocotisone. It appears that it is a steroid but maybe not as strong as prednisone.????/
Anyway - my family Dr. prescribed it as he knows I have tried everything else and nothing has worked to help the pain for the FM andRSD. However, my pain specialist says he does not think I should take it because of the side effects. Now I am "in the middle". I certainly don't need any other medical conditions. I already have enough problems. However, the pain is getting worse and spreading - now the FM is in my knees and ankles. (was on my feet too long-only walking around the house- and it set it off). Very frustrating.
I guess I should check out the side effects on the internet. Gosh - I just want to get rid of this pain. It is so miserable and disabling. I may take the risk.
Sydney