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I have bursitis in my left thigh & have had cortisone injections which i found unbearably painful. i now have severe pain again. can i ask my gp for oral cortisone?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Not helpful: Oral cortisone will not work. Bursitis in the area is often a referred pain from the lower back and not a true bursitis. See a rheumatologist.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

I have bursitis in my left thigh & have had cortisone injections which i found unbearably painful. i now have severe pain again. can i ask my gp for oral cortisone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Italia agreed

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