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Severe Pain In The Hip, Leg And Ankle After Having A Cortisone Injection For Herniated Disc. Injured Ankle. Is The Pain Due To This Or The Disc Problem?

Hi, I got a cortisone injection a week ago for an L4 herniated disc and am still in a tremendous amount of pain (Back of hip, down the leg into the ankle and numbing of the foot ) I m told it could take 2 weeks before the injections take effect, is that accurate? Also I injured my ankle 4 years ago, badly spraining it but never went to a doctor. It s the ankle on the same side of my back symptoms, is there any chance of a residual issue with my ankle causing some of the pain that I m currently feeling as well? Thank you.
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Dear patient,

Thanks for the question. It is unlikely that the ankle issue contributed to the current problem which is a herniated disk. Indeed, the steroid can take up to 2 weeks to significantly resolve local inflammation; however, it should be paired up with a physical therapy routine, and even perhaps additional oral anti-inflammatory. If the pain persists after the 2 weeks, re-consult your physician.

Yours truly,

Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
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Severe Pain In The Hip, Leg And Ankle After Having A Cortisone Injection For Herniated Disc. Injured Ankle. Is The Pain Due To This Or The Disc Problem?

Dear patient, Thanks for the question. It is unlikely that the ankle issue contributed to the current problem which is a herniated disk. Indeed, the steroid can take up to 2 weeks to significantly resolve local inflammation; however, it should be paired up with a physical therapy routine, and even perhaps additional oral anti-inflammatory. If the pain persists after the 2 weeks, re-consult your physician. Yours truly, Dr Brenes Salazar MD Mayo Clinic MN