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Recently diagnosed with pinched nerve and given 20mg prednisone for 12 days. one week later slight pain and tingling/numbness in hand/arm. more meds?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil
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Pinched nerve: You should have a follow up dr visit . Many times the pinching of a nerve produces variable symptoms and if they persist after 12 days of prednisone , you need further evaluation and probable testing
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