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Is It Normal To Have Soreness And Discomfort In The Shoulder After Cortisone Shot For Tendinitis ?
I had surgery in my left shoulder for bone spur and bursitis. After months of PT it is still in pain. I was told I have tendinitis in my bicep tendon and was given a cortisone shot. It has been four days and my shoulder is very sore and I am having a lot of discomfort. Is this normal? Should I still be feeling this much discomfort? How long does cortisone stay in the body?
Mon, 11 May 2015
hi
cortisone effect shows in 2-3 days time.This means you have inflammed shoulder joint still and need to be put on anti-inflammatory medicines for a short course.
just avoid using your biceps that is lifting by forward flexion of shoulder and elbow and avoid weights.
use a arm sling for 3 days to rest the biceps and shoulder
regards,
cortisone effect shows in 2-3 days time.This means you have inflammed shoulder joint still and need to be put on anti-inflammatory medicines for a short course.
just avoid using your biceps that is lifting by forward flexion of shoulder and elbow and avoid weights.
use a arm sling for 3 days to rest the biceps and shoulder
regards,
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