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A member asked:
Will an epidural steroid injection for herniated disc (l4-l5) cause any weight gain or any other serious side effect? (20 year old college athlete)
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Potentially: The systemic effects of the steroid in an epidural injection are usually much lower than when taken orally, but they can still happen including weight gain, elevating blood glucose, and immune suppression to name a few.
Answered 9/25/2017
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