A member asked:

I have a herniated disk in my back and i have to get a cortisone shot, how risky is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Tibor Becske answered

Specializes in Neurology

Normally not very: However, i would wait a while until the issue of contaminated corticosteroid injections is completely solved... Actually, i don't know the status of that, check on the fda or cdc website for advice.

Answered 6/6/2013

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