I took Prednisone for 9 days in a descending dose for a herniated disk. Am I in the clear?

Answer by  malone (4817)

Prednisone is not pain medication; it relieves inflammation. It is always given in decreasing doses over a period of several days. I'm not sure what you mean by "in the clear." Is the pain gone? If so, that's good.

Answer by  Marko67 (108)

Herniated spine discs are mostly benign and you are probably in the clear, be sure to get a checkup if the pain returns because they are known to flare up.

Answer by  AnnaTeague (806)

It is a good thing when a conservative treatment eliminates the pain. If a course of Prednisone gets rid of the pain, you are probably in the clear. If you were given instructions to follow up in a certain amount of time, do that. If the pain comes back, go back to the doctor.