Pharma
Oral Corticosteroids (Short Course)
for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A short course of oral prednisolone provides significant short-term relief for CTS symptoms, useful as a bridge when injection is not accessible.
How it works
Systemic anti-inflammatory effect reduces synovial tissue swelling around tendons in the carpal tunnel, decreasing compression on the median nerve.
What to watch for
Prescription only. Short-term benefit only — does not prevent CTS progression. Side effects of even short steroid courses include blood sugar elevation, mood changes, and sleep disruption. Less effective than local injection.
Community experience
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