A 39-year-old female asked:
neurosarcoidosis. having bad joint pain for few days. first time with this symptom. on 20mg prednisone. is it the sarcoid or the steroids? ty
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Impossible to say: It is impossible to say with knowing your complete history and doing a thorough evaluation. Ask the doctors who care for you or see a rheumatologist.
Answered on May 5, 2014
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