Hi again Robin, how long have you been on cortef? I am also on 5mg 3x day, I was on .75mg of Dex for about 10 years then weaned down to .375 then finally to .25mg. I have to say that I too feel totally better on Cortef than I ever did on any of those doses of Dex! Mentally and physically.

 Have you taken spironalactone? I’ve read that it helps reduce fluid build up. I’m in the process of trying to get my daughter on Yasmin because it has some spiro in it. She also take Cortef, and this year is beginning to gain weight, not a lot but enough to cause me some concern. I don’t want it to escalate.

 Do you work out? Have you noticed more sweating while on Cortef? I have. It is a battle to lose weight, and it comes off slow. Don’t give up. Don’t rely on a quick fix either lol, the good old fashioned way is slow as molasses....but it’s the best way. Slow to get off but quick to put on....In one year I ruined what it took me 3 years to achieve....now I’m back at it. It will be a lifelong battle dear! Good luck :o)