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I am having pain in my elbow that gets worse with use-don't use it-right!

Sylvia
05/08/09
Sylvia
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It is most painful when straightened out completely or bent completely. Will prednisone help?

 

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Jon
Friday, May 08, 2009

Sylvia,

 

Threre's no way to know if prednisone will help since you don't say or don't know what the problem is. It could help, but it could make it worse too. You need to see your doctor.

 

Jon

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