A member asked:

Had 1st ever cortisone shot in local muscle of lower back 2dy ago should i worry about immune sys like riding subway, restaurant & catching something.

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Dr. Robert Milam answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Steroids: This is a good question. While steroids do impair the immune system, i don't anticipate a true risk of making you more susceptible for infections, unless you have some other underlying disease.

Answered 3/31/2014

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