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What Causes Numbness In The Arm After Receiving Steroid Shot?
Hi i got a steroid shot this morning around 9 am, its now 730 pm and for the past 2 hours both my arms are numb and not getting better. should i be alarmed. ive been sitting up right and not laying on them especially my sore arm from the injection Rachel
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Some patients feel pain or numbness after cortisone injection, it is just a side effect & should go away in one or two days. You can take pain killers (Naproxen or Combiflam) one sos when needed for relieve.
However, if the pain or numbness persists you should get it physically examined to rule out any infection, injured nerve or bruising. Get it treated.
Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
Some patients feel pain or numbness after cortisone injection, it is just a side effect & should go away in one or two days. You can take pain killers (Naproxen or Combiflam) one sos when needed for relieve.
However, if the pain or numbness persists you should get it physically examined to rule out any infection, injured nerve or bruising. Get it treated.
Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
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