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Will Prednisone Help Alleviate Arthritis Pain And Osteoarthritis Of Lower Back Coupled With Lumbar Compression?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Feb 2022
Question: will prednisone help alleviate arthritis pain and osteoarthrits of lower back coupled with lumbar compression?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Corticosteroids therapy for arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medicines. They are taken by mouth or injected directly into a joint at a doctor’s office.
They can be used for arthritis and osteoarthritis too when used orally.

Injections of corticosteroids are done at affected joint to ease pain, also hyaluronic acid injection are used.
Corticosteroids don't help with vertebrae compression
Bone-strengthening drugs such as bisphosphonates (such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax) help stabilize or restore bone loss and can prevent possible other fractures.
Also antidepressants can be used for pain management.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Will Prednisone Help Alleviate Arthritis Pain And Osteoarthritis Of Lower Back Coupled With Lumbar Compression?

Brief Answer: Corticosteroids therapy for arthritis and osteoarthritis. Detailed Answer: Hello, Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medicines. They are taken by mouth or injected directly into a joint at a doctor’s office. They can be used for arthritis and osteoarthritis too when used orally. Injections of corticosteroids are done at affected joint to ease pain, also hyaluronic acid injection are used. Corticosteroids don't help with vertebrae compression Bone-strengthening drugs such as bisphosphonates (such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax) help stabilize or restore bone loss and can prevent possible other fractures. Also antidepressants can be used for pain management. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.