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A member asked:
Are there any dangers [ie tendon rupture/or further damage] of having steriod injection for chronic pain caused by degenerative changes in spine?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Intermittant steroid injections for a ruptured disc or epidural injection will not predispose you to tendon rupture in the spine or cause ill effect unless you are having them done repeatedly and at less than 3 month interval. Worst case scenario is that it doesn't work.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Some: There is a big list of potential harm from steroid. The main issue at your age is that with long term chronic use you can develop osteoporosis and if your a diabetic it raises your blood sugars for short times.
Answered 3/26/2013
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