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10mg prednisone for a week for possible ra and have found no relief. does it need longer than a week or do i likely not have ra? rf ccp neg ana 1:320
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Therapy: Multiple excellent medications are available for the treatment of RA. You may need a high or tapered dose of prednisone or another disease modifying arthritis medication. Please consult your prescribing physician.
Answered 11/18/2014
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