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I didn’t realize that there is cortisone and hydrocortisone? What’s the difference? Will have to mention that to my rheumatologist.

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"Hydrocortisone and cortisone are both corticosteroids (often shortened to "steroids"), which are manufactured hormones that suppress the immune system response. Both cortisone and hydrocortisone treat inflammatory autoimmune diseases and other health conditions. They are fast-acting medications, but they act in different ways."
https://www.verywellhealth.com/cortisone-vs-hydrocortisone-5217271#:~:text=The%20medications%20are%20also%20used,to%20produce%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20effects.
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There is a wide range of brand names and generic names for corticosteroids. There are subtle differences but basically all the same. The routes of administration are the biggest differences --- oral --topical-- inhalation--injectable--infusible -other ways to administer but these are the more common ones.

My ophthalmologist once considered an implant of corticosteroid into my eye. A corticosteroid implant in the eye is a long-lasting device that delivers a steroid medication to treat eye conditions.

Systemically administered as opposed to locally administered are said to be worse. Now they say there is no absolutely safe way to administer corticosteroids to avoid all the side effects.