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How Long Does Epidural Steroid Take To Leave The System?
Question: How long does it take to get epidural steroid out of your system?
Brief Answer:
Depends
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
It actually depends on few factors such as your weight, dosage of steroid injection and kidney function but usually it has effect for 2-4 weeks and stay in our system for 4-6 weeks. Wish you good health. Regards
Depends
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
It actually depends on few factors such as your weight, dosage of steroid injection and kidney function but usually it has effect for 2-4 weeks and stay in our system for 4-6 weeks. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Can prednisone (pills) be taken before epidural steroid is totally out if system?
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, but you should discuss it with your doctor and dont take it within a week after epidural shot
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, but you should discuss it with your doctor and dont take it within a week after epidural shot
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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