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What Causes Shoulder Pain After Getting A Cortisone Injection?
Question: i had a cordizone in jection in my shoulder about 3 hours ago and now am experiencing pain in that shoulder. everything i read says that is common and should go away in a day. is that correct. I have a possible torn rotater cuff
Brief Answer:
I should and would resolve spontaneously with no further medical attention!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this shoulder pain that you are experiencing after the cortisone shot. This is not uncommon and this pain often resolves spontaneously. For now, I will recommend that you stay calm and monitor. The intensity would gradually subside and become fully resolved. However, should this fail to happen, then let me know so that we can re-examine the arm to make sure there is nothing we are missing and probably prescribed pain medications to address this. This pain is often cause by local inflammation from the injection and usually resolves with a day. Let me know how it goes.
For now, ice, rest and Tylenol would be of additional help. Unless otherwise, all would soon settle.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
I should and would resolve spontaneously with no further medical attention!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this shoulder pain that you are experiencing after the cortisone shot. This is not uncommon and this pain often resolves spontaneously. For now, I will recommend that you stay calm and monitor. The intensity would gradually subside and become fully resolved. However, should this fail to happen, then let me know so that we can re-examine the arm to make sure there is nothing we are missing and probably prescribed pain medications to address this. This pain is often cause by local inflammation from the injection and usually resolves with a day. Let me know how it goes.
For now, ice, rest and Tylenol would be of additional help. Unless otherwise, all would soon settle.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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