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Can you tell me is 40 mgs of predisone for a 53 year old women with severe arthritis ok?
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Depends: Depends. Any use requires protective measures also be taken for side effects, including bone loss. The real issue is if steroids are needed. There are many other treatments available for arthritis, so there is usually no need, especially at that dose. Rheumatologist should clarify.
Answered 12/8/2013
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