This is very interesting, about having stomach cramps after taking high dosage of steroids. I have heard of children ending up with lots of gas in the stomach because of the cortef but I have not correlate this with Carmen's stomachache problem until now. I think that you may be right. I will talk to my endo about this. Been to the GP again, but was told not to worry as she is still active and was not looking too sick. She is better today but ate only a little. I was told to stay off milk and dairy products and it helps. Thanks for answering my questions. Regards.Sue.