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Can Epidural Steroid Injection Cause Inflammed Leg?
Hello!: Kind of a crazy question, but my cat makes bread (kneads) on my thigh (through my p.j. s ) every morning while I m checking email. This is routine, doesn t hurt and has never left marks. However, from yesterdays breadmaking/kneading episode, which didn t hurt, my thigh is extremely marked up and inflamed. I just had an epidural steroid injection in my lower back (first one) a couple of weeks ago. Could my inflamed leg be a result of a compromised immune system from the shot? Thank you. Carolyn
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Hello,
It is not related to the epidural shot. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is not related to the epidural shot. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
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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