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A member asked:
What are the long term side effects of cortizone (hydrocortisone) shots to the hip?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Tendons or : Ligaments getting calcified and rupture. As with any procedure, infection also a possibility.
Answered 5/12/2012
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Many: Elevated pressure in the eyes (glaucoma) fluid retention, causing swelling in your lower legs increased blood pressure mood swings weight gain, with fat deposits in your abdomen, face and the back of your neck when taking oral corticosteroids longer term, you may experience: clouding of the lens in one or both eyes (cataracts) high blood sugar.
Answered 3/31/2013
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I been havin back pain n leg pain went to a pain management clinic got shots of cortisone in my back n hips pain went away for a few weeks but is back?
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I had a cortisone shot two months ago in my hip and now I need to get it in my back.. Is it permissible to get a cortisone shot in 2 months if it's in a separate area of the body?
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