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My dr. prescribed 20mg prednisone for bursitis but i'm also noticing body as a whole improvement. no fatigue and suspect it is benefiting adrenals. ?
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Prednisone feel good: 52 M with HTN notes: My Dr. prescribed 20mg Prednisone for bursitis but I'm also noticing body as a whole improvement. No fatigue and suspect it is benefiting adrenals. ? ANS: No it is increasing your blood levels of cortisol like steroids. A major "side effect" is that it may increase good mood. Can also increase BP, blood sugar, and do many other bad things. But for short time should be OK.
Answered 11/5/2016
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