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A member asked:
About how long after a cortisone shot to the knee should i wait to contact my dr if the pain has substantial increase? it's been 24h.
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72hours: Increase pain in the first 24-48 hours is usually a cortisone flair. This is a reaction to the drug. Then the cortisone kicks in. If the pain gets worse after 48-72 hours you must worry about an infection. Seal immediate help then.
Answered 4/26/2018
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