Figure 1. Energy require to convert saline water to fresh water for a range of salinity and recovery levels. 1 kJ/kg (1.05 kWh/kgal). Seawater is 3.5% dissolved salts by weight.
Compared with controls, patients who received prednisone had more rapid rates of improvement from baseline in pain, mental well-being, and disability scores. These changes were subtle but statistically significant. Patients who received prednisone tended to receive fewer epidural injections for pain. Conclusions: Early administration of oral steroid medication in patients with acute sciatica had no significant effect on most parameters studied.
A: Prednisone is a corticosteroid medication which is used to treat various inflammatory conditions including temporary use for relief of allergic reactions. Side effects associated with short term use of prednisone include insomnia, stomach upset, mood changes, increased appetite, and weight gain.