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Is Cortisone Shot Safe For Disks In My Neck?
my question is,i have 3 disks in my neck that have no fluid in them and 2 more that are loosing it. the doctor wants to give me a cortizone shot and says it will last for at least a year. i would rather have surgery to fuse them together because i am always in pain. which would you prefer? and which is safer?
Mon, 1 Mar 2021
Hello,
Yes, Cortisone shots would be safe and helpful for you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes, Cortisone shots would be safe and helpful for you.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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