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I went to my doc yesterday for throat and congestion. they gave me a steroid and antibiotic shot. today, i've had bad ankle pain. should i call my doc?
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Steroids: can sometimes cause thrombophlebitis, so yes, you should seek your doctor's advice.
Answered 2/12/2015
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