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A member asked:
Can you develop osteonecrosis /avascular necrosis by being on 40mg prednisone taper over 8 mo period? sle. hip/knee pain severe. off 2mo now worse.
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See rheumatologist: What you describe may have several causes. Avascular necrosis is definitely in the differential diagnosis. You are on "heavy duty" medication with Mycophenolate Mofetil (cellcept) and prednisone. Don't wait, go and see your rheumatologist.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes.: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (or humeral head, and less commonly other areas) has been associated with Prednisone use, especially at the dose you were taking and the length of treatment.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes, use of Steroids: Can result in avn. See an orthopod to have it diagnosed and staged, so treatment could be started. Good luck.
Answered 3/31/2014
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