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Can cortisone epidural cause edema in ankles? also, wearing new heavy shoes and change in gait? 84yr b

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Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Unlikely: For someone of your age I think there should be more attention paid to other more common causes of ankle swelling and changes in your gait as opposed to an epidural steroid injection.

Answered 5/24/2014

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A member asked:

Can cortisone epidural cause edema in ankles? also, wearing new heavy shoes and change in gait? 84yr b

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

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