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Can I Take Prednisone For Arthritis In Ankles?
I (and many others) have recently been infected with the CHikV. The fever, rash and most joint pain subsided but the arthritis in my ankles has persisted. Would a short course of prednisone give some relief? I am 59 and in good health - no HBP or diabetes.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
yes, for a short period of time, you can take it, but you must understand that if you take it for a long time, these is dangerous medicine
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