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Can Prednisone Be Given For Pain In Ankles?
Yes I m having bad pain in my right ankle. I have lupus and have been on prednisone for 30 years and have bad bad bones I also broke my hip in 2003 which left my right leg longer about 1/2 in. which didn t help things could my ankle be broken it hurts uncontrollably .
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
In my opinion prednisone long term use is the main reason for all your problems , offcourse i do not suggest stoping it but you should go on calcium Vit D supplement
also use NSAIDs for your ankle pain
Good Luck
also use NSAIDs for your ankle pain
Good Luck
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