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A member asked:

I have tendinitis. i dont like the long term side effects if i continue with cortisone. opinion on using peptides to help the problem? thank you

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See details: Is the "tendinitis" a local or generalized issue? I strongly urge a rheumatology consultation. Cortisone is not the treatment of choice. If the pain is generalized fibromyalgia is a very likely diagnosis.

Answered 7/7/2015

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