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A member asked:
Took prednisone for intercostal neuritis and amazed at how pain free i am . is med curing the problem instead of treating it? it sure feels like it
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No: The prednisone is actually decreasing the inflammation around the nerve. Once you are done with the prescription the pain should not return.
Answered 9/29/2016
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