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Took methlprednisolone 4mg 6day dose pack.done.woke up next morning neck & both shoulders hurt.dr says not steroid.should i be concerned?

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No: Those symptoms are unrelated to the medication.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 2/5/2019

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