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7 yr/0 getting corticosteroid injections in both knees. rheumo says can't go to school or play needs stay off them for couple days why ?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Do not know why: I am personally not that restrictive with my patients but I do not treat 7 year olds. I would not restrict school attendance or activities beyond the day of the injections.

Answered 9/25/2013

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7 yr/0 getting corticosteroid injections in both knees. rheumo says can't go to school or play needs stay off them for couple days why ?

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