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A member asked:

Cfs and prednisone. has anyone used this with therapeutic effect? low dose (5mg) long term negative effects?

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Not worth the risk: I personally have not seen prednisone used successfully in patients meeting the CDC definition for chronic fatigue syndrome. Long term Prednisone use even at Low dose, can post risk.

Answered 8/12/2015

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