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Does prednisone help relieve bursitis?
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Yes: Prednisone works by knocking down the inflammation in the bursa sac. It's the same type of medication that is injected into joints and bursa sacs alike. Hope this helps!
Answered 9/9/2019
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Yes: When under the proper care and supervision of a doctor, prednisone will resolve the inflammation & pain of bursitis.
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