This is my first time on this forum, and I normally wouldn't respond to a message from 3 months ago...oh, well! Thought you'd be interested in some info on Cortef. I remember reading (maybe from Ann Louise's book) that Cortef -- or any hydrocortisone taken orally -- can contribute to retention of copper. I realize this is kind of late getting to you, but if nothing else, I'd like to know how you're doing on the Cortef. Thanks!