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Having an allergic reaction to something and I have 20 mg tablets of prednisone 0n hand from my doctor because this happened before. How many tablets do i take and for how long. I am 38 6 foot 3 270 pounds. I do have asthma. No other medicines. Right now I have only numbness in my chin, No problem breathing or swelling of tongue presently.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The numbness on the chin indicates underlying viral lesion affecting nerve endings or else. I suggest waiting until the effect of 2-3 doses of prednisone, following which if numbness persists, consult your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Purva Patel
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What Does Numbness On The Chin Indicate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The numbness on the chin indicates underlying viral lesion affecting nerve endings or else. I suggest waiting until the effect of 2-3 doses of prednisone, following which if numbness persists, consult your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel