My dog's neck pain worsened after starting prednisone. Is this normal?

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Dog with neck pain has been on methacarbamol gabapentin and tramadol for almost a week, just added prednisone 8 hrs ago. Dog seems to be in more pain than before. Whining yelping more since being on it. I know it's anti inflammatory but I read that it can also cause joint inflammation. Is th is normal?

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

No it is not normal at all. Steroids at this stage won't help, especially if the main suspicion is the one of a disc extrusion in the cervical tract. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical area and potentially followed by surgical treatment may be the only effective treatment option at this stage. More clinical information (breed, age, onset of clinical signs etc etc.) may allow me to provide more specific advice regarding differentials and treatment. Please write again on the forum or request a consultation if you want to discuss the problem any further.

My dog's neck pain worsened after starting prednisone. Is this normal?

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