Although prednisone can decrease the sed rate, the dose you are taking is so low, I think it is unlikely that it will have much effect.
Prednisone’s affect on SED rate
March 30, 2007 By
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I just had blood work done at the request of my hand surgeon. I have been taking 5 mg prednisone every other day for pain in my wrist for a couple weeks (different doctor prescribed it). Will that affect the SED rate results?
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About Alan Matsumoto, M.D.
Part-time Faculty, Division of Rheumatology
Johns Hopkins University
