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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
It is available as an injection, topical treatment, and oral medication. Prednisone prescribed for short-term pain relief of: Acute joint injuriesBursitisChronic back, neck, and joint painCluster headachesGoutLupusOsteoarthritisPost-joint replacement surgical painPsoriatic arthritisRheumatoid arthritisTendonitis, tenosynovitis, and epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Prednisone shots can be delivered into a muscle or joint (intra-articular) and used to relieve arthritis. Prednisone for Autoimmune Flare-Ups RA primarily causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It is often a disease of ups and downs, with periods when symptoms become worse, known as flare-ups or flares. These can be unpredictable and debilitating. Prednisone is prescribed as short-term pain relief during these periods of exacerbation and as a “bridge therapy” to provide relief while waiting for disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to kick in. DMARDs are the recommended first-line treatment for RA, but they are slow to work; you may not notice benefits for six to eight months after starting them. Signs that you are experiencing a flare-up include a worsening of the following symptoms: Pain or aching in more than one jointTenderness and swelling in more than one jointStiffness in more than one jointThe same symptoms on both sides of the body (such as in both hands or both knees) In RA, these symptoms are commonly most severe in the early morning.Can Exercise Ease an Autoimmune Flare?You can help to reduce flare-up pain symptoms without medication through physical activity and by maintaining a healthy weight.The Centers for Disease Control recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week, though make sure you choose activities that protect your joints, such as walking, bicycling, and swimming. For people who have excess weight, losing just 10 or 12 pounds can improve pain and function. How to Take Prednisone for Pain Prednisone is typically prescribed on a short-term basis, ranging from a few days to a few weeks. The dosing varies by condition, with larger starting doses that are gradually tapered down. The maximum daily dose of prednisone should not exceed 100 mg a day. Autoimmune conditions, such as RA, PA, and lupus, are generally started with a dose of 10
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