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Finishing 5 days prednisone only a few days prior to a root canal. will i be at risk for adrenal burnout by coming off pred, then having oral surgery?

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Should be OK.: A five day course of Prednisone should not result in significant suppression of the adrenal gland functionality. You should be OK for this oral surgery.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 5/17/2018

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