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If i have an epidural steroid injection for bad back/leg pain & enter a race will it show as an illegal drug?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Should not: You need to look at the rules of the race and if a question ask the race organizer. You need to be certain your physician feels it is OK to run in the race.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No.: No worries. Your body also makes corticosteroids naturally to decrease inflammation.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

No, you only: Get in trouble for anabolic steroids, not the catabolic you received

Dr Lobel and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

If i have an epidural steroid injection for bad back/leg pain & enter a race will it show as an illegal drug?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Dr. William Jenkins answered

Dr Lobel and another doctor agreed

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