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Can i have a steroid injection in my back while nursing?
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See below: There is no concern with your nursing.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes.: There should be no problem. Talk with your doctor about the amount and type of steroid to be used. Women have taken corticosteroids during and after pregnancy for a variety of problems.
Answered 11/26/2013
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