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Is A Cortisone Shot Advisable For Numbness After Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Question: Can i get cortizone shot?
Hello,
It's not advisable to get Cortizone shot for your symptoms.
Thank you
It's not advisable to get Cortizone shot for your symptoms.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had surgery a year ago for my carpel tunnel and now it is numb again and i woke up at night
Brief Answer:
Preliminary NCS is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Healthcare Magic
It's not advisable to get steroidal injections frequently as they can have significant side effects
It's advisable to get a complete NCS( nerve conduction study) of the nerves passing through carpal tunnel before going for the treatment
Post your further questions if any
Thank you
Preliminary NCS is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Healthcare Magic
It's not advisable to get steroidal injections frequently as they can have significant side effects
It's advisable to get a complete NCS( nerve conduction study) of the nerves passing through carpal tunnel before going for the treatment
Post your further questions if any
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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