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Diagnosed w/ bursitis in right shoulder and prescribed prednisone 20 mg for 6 days. stiffness returning after 3 weeks. next steps?
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Adhesive capsulitis: You shouldn't take prednisone with ibuprofen. Prednisone also is not a very good option for bursitis. If you're experiencing stiffness it's unlikely to be bursitis and more likely to be adhesive capsulitis. In which case mostly physical therapy as well as the joint injection would be recommended.
Answered 12/6/2016
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