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I was prescribed medrol dose pak for cervical pain with headaches. will this also help with my tmj symptoms? how long will the pain relief last after i finish the prescription? thanks, merry christmas!
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Medrol: Cortisone will reduce inflammation/pain for as long as you take it . Does not cure, it masks symptoms. Will help with pain everywhere, its doesn't have anatomic specificity. See your Dentist about TMJ for diagnosis of cause of your joint dyscrasia and appropriate treatment or referral.
Answered 12/25/2019
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