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IS Pain In Back And Knee Due To Reduction In Steroid Intake?

I have pmr my steroids have been reduced and I am experiencing pains in the back of my left knee that is persistent. I always had pain there when I was first diagnosed with this. My dosage of steroids now is 3 for one day then 2 then 3 again which is what my specialist advised.
Tue, 17 Mar 2020
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Hello,

Long term use of steroid is not recommended. Consult a spine surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
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IS Pain In Back And Knee Due To Reduction In Steroid Intake?

Hello, Long term use of steroid is not recommended. Consult a spine surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician