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How much pain relief can i expect from cortizone (hydrocortisone) injections for treating a bulging disk?
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Depends: Variable pain relief is normal. Some people have complete or near complete relief particularly when coupled with pt, others have almost no relief. Some depends on technique and timing.
Answered 10/8/2017
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