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Why can't i take any nsaids 3 days before my steroid back injections?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Because they : Increase risk of bleeding. Same goes for aspirin, vitamin e preparations & many of the other medications they listed for you to avoid.

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Answered 6/21/2019

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