IS pain in back and knee due to reduction in steroid intake?
Patient: I have pmr my steroids have been reduced and I am experiencing pains in the back of my left knee that is persistent. I always had pain there when I was first diagnosed with this. My dosage of steroids now is 3 for one day then 2 then 3 again which is what my specialist advised. Doctor: Hello,  Long term use of steroid is not recommended. Consult a spine surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician