Pain Medications

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Steroidal Drugs (Corticosteroids)

Steroidal medications such as cortisone and prednisone are available by prescription and injection. These drugs reduce inflammation and can relieve pain. They often are used to treat the following conditions:

Arthritis
Asthma
Bursitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Crohn's disease
Lupus
Tendonitis (e.g., trigger finger, tennis elbow)
Ulcerative colitis


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