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I Have Been In Constant Pain In My Groin And Down My Leg Since The Cortisone Shot
I had a cortisone injection 8 days ago in my groin for pain in my hip. I have had many injections before with no side effects. I have been in constant pain in my groin and down my leg since the shot. I am treating it with cold packs with no reliefe in sight. Does not look like I have infection.
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
It is possible that this injection might have injured a nerve by mistake and that could be the cause of your shooting pain. You should take anti-inflammatory medicines like Diclofenac sodium or Inuprofen and also add Tab Pregabalin 75mg twice daily for 10 days and see whether you find relief. Do you have any weakness in the limb? If yes, then you should consult a Neurologist for the same.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, India
Take care,
Dr Rishi, India
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