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Is prednisone a proper med for lymphedema?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No!: No, unless you have an inflammatory lymphadenitis! i would see someone in immunology, phenology, or rheumatology.

Dr King agreed

Answered 11/23/2019

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Dr. Chand Rohatgi answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: It is not an answer for lymphedema in legs or in arms.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/23/2019

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Dr. Ted King answered

No: Prednisone could actually make your swelling worse.

Dr Krauser and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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The only med thats helps me breath c.o.p.d is prednisone have been on 2 weeks side effects way to bad need something that works same for inflamation .

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I took prednisone 50mgX3 and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 50 mg as pre med for contrast study, I need additional test how long should I wait between appointments?

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Is it normal to get a rash 24 hours after having a CTA with contrast and took prednisone and beneadril pre med due to major rash last time not medicated. What can I take to help with the rash and itching?

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My daughter was diagnosed with eosinophilic pneumonia she is currently on 15 mg of prednisone. I am concerned about the long term effects of the prednisone and if there is another med she can use instead of. she was diagnosed when she was 16 she is

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