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How Often Should Cortisone Injections Be Taken For Tendon Bursitis?
yes i have been told the pain in my ankle is tendon bursitis and had a cortisone injection 2 weeks ago, since then I have experienced numbness to my foot and itching, I have also experienced more pain but along the heal, my doctor has said I should have another cortisone injection, is this too soon?
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, here the period is not matters but steroid is matter of concern it need be avoided as long as possible in my opinion just single dose is enough if it going to be benefitted hope this information helps
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, here the period is not matters but steroid is matter of concern it need be avoided as long as possible in my opinion just single dose is enough if it going to be benefitted hope this information helps
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