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Can steroid injection cause a flare in neuralgia in the same area? (neuralgia in wrist, injection was in similar area)

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Dr. Tova Sebaoun answered

It could: Possible, the needle itself might have irritated the nerve. Do me a favor and stay away from those injections, there are other ways, nowadays you cd even google them. Steroids can destroy tendons and tissues if repeated.

Dr Newman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can steroid injection cause a flare in neuralgia in the same area? (neuralgia in wrist, injection was in similar area)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tova Sebaoun answered

Dr Newman and 2 doctors agreed

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