Guest guest Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 > > yeah, actually prednisone is the number one factor in the development of > avascular necrosis of the hips. Many people had to have hip replacement because > of long term corticoid steroid exposure. I pray that I am not one of them in > the future since this year I have been exposed to one epidural at 250 mg, two > Medrol packs, and two shots. It is first line treatment for most pain > doctors. > > Regards, > > Vergel > powerusa.org I was on Predisone for 6 months or so after radiation to the roof of my mouth for KS years ago. The radiation didn't work and it really screwed up my mouth. About 5 years later I had stage 4 AVN and had to have both my hips replaced. Predisone can be useful but has frightening side effects. > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and > the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today! > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Welcome to our group! > > If you received this email from someone who forwarded it to you and would > like to join this group, send a blank email to > -subscribe and you will get an email with instructions to follow. > > You can chose to receive single emails or a daily digest (collection of > emails). You can post pictures, images, attach files and search by > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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