A 49-year-old male asked:

i have sciadica ....a few more days left of prednisone....still a little pain. what would u suggest after prednisone. thx?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Rheumatology 52 years experience

Physical therapy: Physical therapy would be a reasonable next step. If the symptoms continue, an MRI would be needed to clearly define the problem.

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