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Can Prednisone Be Taken Without Prescription For Arthritic Pain?

I just finished a round of prednisone about ten days ago for allergy problems. I am experiencing severe arthritic pain in my wrists. I have had this for years but pain is much worse right now and has been bad for about five days. I have some prednisone from the past that I never used. Should I use it?
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case.

Prednisone has many side effect ,do not take without consulting your doctor.
Cushing disease can occur due to steroid supplement.
Steroids can lead to peptic ulcer,osteoporosis,avascular necrosis of bones.
You need proper clinical examination and medication accordingly.


I will advise you to take neurotropics like methylcobalamine with analgesics.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case.

Prednisone has many side effect ,do not take without consulting your doctor.
Cushing disease can occur due to steroid supplement.
Steroids can lead to peptic ulcer,osteoporosis,avascular necrosis of bones.
You need proper clinical examination and medication accordingly.


I will advise you to take neurotropics like methylcobalamine with analgesics.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Can Prednisone Be Taken Without Prescription For Arthritic Pain?

Hello I have studied your case. Prednisone has many side effect ,do not take without consulting your doctor. Cushing disease can occur due to steroid supplement. Steroids can lead to peptic ulcer,osteoporosis,avascular necrosis of bones. You need proper clinical examination and medication accordingly. I will advise you to take neurotropics like methylcobalamine with analgesics. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care