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Went to er for shoulder pain, doctor said bursitis & gave 50mg prednisone for 5 days. is it ok to take this w/no taper short term?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

STOP: Tapered prednisone is the worst way to dose it. But a dose of 20mg every day or every other day would be better than 50mg. Not NSAID such as naproxen or ibuprofen? Suggest you see orthopedic Dr instead of ER.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 9/13/2017

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No need to taper: There is no need to taper for a short course of steroids. Make sure you have follow up with your doctor following this episode regardless of response.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/14/2017

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A member asked:

Went to er for shoulder pain, doctor said bursitis & gave 50mg prednisone for 5 days. is it ok to take this w/no taper short term?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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