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How do steroids work when given for shoulder/arm pain?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Anti-inflamatory: Steroids reduce prostaglandin levels . This is a chemical your body makes when its injured. Its what makes the joint swollen and painful. Steroids are injected directly in to a joint to optimize its effectiveness.

Answered 11/13/2012

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