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Will Taking Prednisone Be Safe For Collapsed Neck Vertebrae?

I was diagnosed with a collapsed neck vertebrae and I have pains in my left arms and in my left back shoulder. My doctor prescribed predniSONE and I have been taking them but the pain is still so intense. I also use heating back to relieve the pain, and currently wearing a neck brace. Anything you can advise to help with the pain? Thank you.
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Hi,

A collapsed neck vertebrae needs to be operated to relieve compression and associated neck muscle spasm. Conservative treatment with medicines won't provide a permanent relief.

Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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Will Taking Prednisone Be Safe For Collapsed Neck Vertebrae?

Hi, A collapsed neck vertebrae needs to be operated to relieve compression and associated neck muscle spasm. Conservative treatment with medicines won t provide a permanent relief. Hope this helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jenis Bhalavat