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.
Some of the other conditions prednisone can be used for include: arthritis, severe allergic reactions, and lupus. Some of the common side effects of corticosteroids include trouble sleeping, mood changes, nausea, nervousness, sweating, and increased appetite.: Prednisone is a medication that is in the class of medications called steroids that are used to treat inflammation and to suppress immune system responses. The prescribing information does not list muscle cramps as a common side effect of prednisone.