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A member asked:

I had steroid and antibiotic shots in hips today for sinus infection and i'm having tingling in both legs and insomnia. should i be worried?...

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Side effects: of cortisone injections: should be gone in 2-3 days. If not, call physician who injected you.

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Answered 1/20/2016

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