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Was on prednisone for 6 mo. started at 60mg, tapered down.now off pred. 5 mo, foot knee & hip joints hurt.painfl 2 move.lyrica (pregabalin) helped,but faded.advice?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Mult. joint pain: Best to see a specialist e.g. rheumatologist to determine cause of the joint pains and give proper treatment.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Increase dose: You may want to consider increasing the dose but before doing that weak with your doctor.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pain: You may have developed osteoporosis secondary to the usage of prednisone. See an internist or rheumatologist for evaluation

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A member asked:

Was on prednisone for 6 mo. started at 60mg, tapered down.now off pred. 5 mo, foot knee & hip joints hurt.painfl 2 move.lyrica (pregabalin) helped,but faded.advice?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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