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How Can Pain In The Left Arm Be Treated?

I m afraid to take Prednisone for 12 days. For the first 3 days it s 4 tabs that are 5mg. And then it goes to 3 for 3 days and then 2 for 3 days and then 1 for 3 days. I take amlodipine and I have injured my left arm and it is in pain. But I ve read a lot of bad things that can happen to me from being on Prednisone. Am I wrong to feel the fear?
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Doctor must have prescribed you to reduce inflammation of nerves or other tissue due to which you have pain. As you are under Doctor's observation you should complete the dose.
Prednisolone for 8/10 days doesnt cause major issue in most of the cases.
Please followup with your doctor once your 12 days course is over to assess your overall health.
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How Can Pain In The Left Arm Be Treated?

Doctor must have prescribed you to reduce inflammation of nerves or other tissue due to which you have pain. As you are under Doctor s observation you should complete the dose. Prednisolone for 8/10 days doesnt cause major issue in most of the cases. Please followup with your doctor once your 12 days course is over to assess your overall health.