Cortef and Candida

Patient166

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Posted 10/14/2020 7:06 PM (GMT 0)

Will being in Cortef worsen Candida? I’m wondering if it’s causing my Candida to not go away as easily. There’s not a lot of info on it but I though I read somewhere that taking steroids isn’t great for Candida

Girlie

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Posted 10/14/2020 9:02 PM (GMT 0)

Cortef is low dose, right?

I think if it is dosed as it is in autoimmune diseases - perhaps it could cause an effect but if your cortisol is low and are taking low dose for that - I don’t think it would be a problem.

Patient166

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Posted 10/14/2020 10:01 PM (GMT 0)

yes-low dose (20mg)

Girlie

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Posted 10/14/2020 11:48 PM (GMT 0)

Patient166 said...
yes-low dose (20mg)

I’ve read 20 mg or less is okay - won’t shut the adrenals down like higher doses.

I haven’t heard that it causes Candida - did you ask the prescribing Dr?

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