Your body has natural hormones that are called corticosteroids. They also help to relieve joints that are inflamed and help with reducing of swelling. There are medicines that you can take that might help the hormones when they are acting up. These type of medications are considered to be additional corticosteroids that will reduce rheumatoid arthritis and other hormone systems.

A very popular brand used for corticosteroids is called Prednisone. It doesn't matter what kind of medication you get, your doctor will go over how many pills you should do each day. Don't go over or under the amount that your doctor says. If he puts you on prednisone, you should have some food but it doesn't matter if you don't. It depends on how sensitive your body is with medications.

There are some side effects that could result in having more corticosteroids put in your system.

Side Effects With More Corticosteroids Are:

- Your stomach might become upset
- Increased appetite causing weight gain
- Bloating
- Osteoporosis
- Bone loss

It is very important that your doctor monitors you often. Most times people take corticosteroids for short term but if the case is severe they will do it for long term. You might not be able to take herbal supplements or vitamins while taking corticosteroids. Informing your doctor of other things that you are on or taking is a must. Don't delay telling your doctor if unpleasant things start happening.