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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Rheumatology 53 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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A 36-year-old female asked:

Is afrin enough of a decongestant when trying to get rid of sinus/ear infection, or do I need an oral decon too? Taking cefdinir, prednisone and a Zyrtec at night currently. Nasal congestion better but ears still clogged, little hearing out of ears?

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Could a 20 mg dose of prednisone still be in your system after 4 days?

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Should I still be experiencing wheezing after being on prednisone for 4 days now?

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I was prescribed 40mg prednisone for 5 days. Is it safe to stop abruptly? Will I still show some withdrawal symptoms?

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A 47-year-old male asked:

Have taken prednisone before, took 2 tablets for 5 days, 20mg , done for one day now, still have tensesion pain in temples and in head.

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