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Cortizone (hydrocortisone) shot needed. i am scared i will have a reaction to it. has anyone else ever have a reaction?

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Fear overrated: Cortisone reactions are extremely unlikely. Cortisone is one of the medications used to prevent and treat severe allergy. Local irritant reaction possible but generally mild and and transient.

Answered 7/10/2012

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