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How Can Pain At The Cortisone Injection Site On The Shoulder Be Treated?

I recently had a cortisone shot in my shoulder for rotator cuff tendinitis. It is still hurting 4 weeks later. particularly in the morning. Before the shot, my arm had some stiffness, but no pain. The doctor insisted on giving me the shot even though I didn t want it, and didn t offer any other treatment. Now I have pain at the injection site and in arm and shoulder muscles for 4 weeks. I am worse off now. And upset about this. Did the doctor mess up? What can I do for this? I am taking physical therapy but it is not helping much. I feel like the shot injured me !
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

Pain is quite common after intramuscular injection. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.

As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Can Pain At The Cortisone Injection Site On The Shoulder Be Treated?

Hello, Pain is quite common after intramuscular injection. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician