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I been having these really sharp pains in my knees. ive been takin 60mg prednisone for the last few mnths. any relief or solution or causes for this?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Why: Why would anyone be on that dose of prednisone for that long a period? In this scenario avascular necrosis secondary to prolonged prednisone use is a major possibility.

Answered 8/6/2015

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A member asked:

I been having these really sharp pains in my knees. ive been takin 60mg prednisone for the last few mnths. any relief or solution or causes for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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