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After a steroid epidural injection for pain, how long will i be at risk for weight gain?
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Should be zero: It is very unlikely that a single epidural injection will cause wieght gain.
Answered 2/2/2015
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You won't: That will not occur except possibly some temporary water retention for several days.
Answered 7/3/2015
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