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Old 01-27-2011, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by daniella View Post
I have heard of other people who have been put on prednisone for another reason then neuropathy but it helps with the PN pain too. I wonder why doctors don't try this med more for PN?
Hi daniella,

In the case of PN, the risks outweigh the benefits.

Pred can have significant adverse effects, suppress the immune system, and is rarely used for longer than seven days.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prednisone

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