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What Are The Side Effects Of Cortisone Shot?

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Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2014
Question: I have had a cortisone shot inMarch for hip bursitis. Then in July I had a kenalog shot for my sacroiliac joint. Now the dr wants me to have a nother cortisone shot with xray. I am concerned about side effects with another cortisone shot. My dr said that it is a myth there are no sideceffects with the shot. I did have a red face with the first shot
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There are many different side effect of steroid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
Yes there are lots of side effects of steroid shot.
Reactions. ,swelling. ,osteoporosis. ,infection. ,etc.
You need to talk with you doctor again and discuss.
You may get benefit from epidural injection which you can take from specialist doctor.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Cortisone Shot?

Brief Answer: There are many different side effect of steroid. Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. Yes there are lots of side effects of steroid shot. Reactions. ,swelling. ,osteoporosis. ,infection. ,etc. You need to talk with you doctor again and discuss. You may get benefit from epidural injection which you can take from specialist doctor. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.