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I've been diagnosed with pleurisy in the e.r. and by my g.p. i started a medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack yesterday. what can i do at home to ease the sternum pain?

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See details: You can try tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil. If there is tenderness of the sternum this is not pleurisy.

Answered 2/7/2014

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