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What Causes Numbness In The Shoulder After Taking Pain Shots In The Neck For Arthritis?

i have had two neck injections to relieve arthritis in my neck that have caused numbness in my shoulder and down my right arm - have been off my accounting job and doing PT but I really do not see any relief - are there other options - my doctor wants to do one more injection - thank you for reading this
Mon, 16 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Usually, people do respond to three epidural shots and PT. The numbness could be secondary to the pinched nerve. Are you taking any medications like Gabapentin or Lyrica?. Also, PT and traction help.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Priya Sadanandan
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What Causes Numbness In The Shoulder After Taking Pain Shots In The Neck For Arthritis?

Hello, Usually, people do respond to three epidural shots and PT. The numbness could be secondary to the pinched nerve. Are you taking any medications like Gabapentin or Lyrica?. Also, PT and traction help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priya Sadanandan