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Prednisone helped my fatigue during a lupus flare as well as aches, stiffness. does that mean my symptoms and fatigue was due to inflammation?
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Yes: Prednisone is a potent anti inflammatory medication, that helps control the over reactive complex immune system during lupus flare, please continue the follow-up with your doctor/ rheumatologist, wish you wellness
Answered 5/27/2019
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