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I'm on prednisone for polymyalgia rheumatica. can i get a cortisone shot in my knee?
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Depends: It depends on the dose of prednisone you`re taking. If a doctor is recommending an injection and is aware of this, there is no reason why not to do it.
Answered 2/27/2015
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