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A member asked:

Is prednisone 10 mg good for knee swelling. my sports med dr gave me it today.he said i have arthritis on knee. any treatment for that. nsaid allergy?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Besides resting your joint and the rest of the instructions your doctor gave you, wish you well

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/4/2015

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I have tried NSAIDS . Was previously on 800 mg ibuprofen 3x a day. Caused stomach issues. Was put on tramadol. No difference in pain despite taking it 4x a day. Have been given cortisone shots . Helps with pain for approx 2 weeks, then back to pain and discomfort. Pain scale varies between 4 to 7 on daily basis depending on activity. I need to lose weight but knee pain prevents me from vigirous exercise Arthritis?

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