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Prednisone And Tendon Problems

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Dr. Klarida Papaqako MD

I have been taking Prednisone for some time due to COPD . I have developed a very sore tendon in my left leg. I have read that this may be a side effect of prednisone. Should I be concerned. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klarida Papaqako ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Muhammad Sareer Khalil MD

Hi - I took Zithromycin three weeks ago as well as 20mg of Prednisone for a respiratory infection ... interactions, but is it okay for me to take the Moxifloxacin now? I don't want to snap my Achilles tendon ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

. My Dr said it was the tendon in my kneecap and could be caused by me being on the prednisone. ...I'm on somewhat high doses or prednisone for a lung inflammation. Noticed within last week every ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Gopal Goel MD

Good morning, I'm on levaquin , 500mg, advair inhaler, and prednisone for bronchitis , pneumonia ... tendon damage possible even after the medicine is stopped. I'm a 61 yr old female, very healthy, well ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gopal Goel ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Aashish Raghu MD

or will not having the biceps tendon reattached cause future problems, e.g. strain on the other ...I have a ruptured R biceps tendon with small tear in rotator cuff with possible perforation. MRI ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aashish Raghu ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.    Muzaffer Hussain Parray MD

I ve been taking Cipro and Prednisone because my De. prescribed them-- cipro for herpes and prednision for sudden swelling of one foot. When I read about the risk or tendon rupture (I m , I asked him ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray ( Dentist)
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

. Otherwise in good health. I recently was on 6 days of prednisone for inflamed achilles tendon. Question: during the time I was on prednisone my legs did not swell, WHY?? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

I am having inflamed tendon pain due to side effect from medication, Levofloxcin. Doctor prescribed Prednisone. After 2 dosages, pain has not stopped or improved. There are 3 pills left and I am doubtful if ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

. About 6 months ago I injured my tendon in my hip - I was on Levaquim and prednisone - had walking pneumonia in October 2010 was in the hospital for 21 days. So I have been dealing with the torn... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi MD

What is the risk of ankle- tendon rupture in an 87 yr. old female being treated for UTI with Ciprofloxacin 250mg./twice a day? She also takes Boniva, Gabapentin, Prednisone and Simvastatin. She has had ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)