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90 yr old mom ..cortisone injection in knee today..now..pulse is 94 and headache. she never has headaches. er or wait til morning ..

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Headaches . . .: New onset headache in someone who never has headaches is an alarm bell for us regardless of age, so best to get evaluated sooner than later. Unfortunately, I'm answering your question about 9hrs after you posted, so I hope that she's better whether you took her to ER or waited. I would recommend an emergent evaluation especially given recent history of contaminated steroids a few yrs ago.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 5/13/2018

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A member asked:

90 yr old mom ..cortisone injection in knee today..now..pulse is 94 and headache. she never has headaches. er or wait til morning ..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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