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I recently had a cortisone injection in my knee. after the 48 hours or so of increased pain, i noticed some relief. after four days, the pain is more in?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Cortisone no help: That should tell you that the cortisone injection did not help. What problems lead to the injection in the first place? Have the doctor reevaluate the knee.

Answered 4/8/2013

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A member asked:

I recently had a cortisone injection in my knee. after the 48 hours or so of increased pain, i noticed some relief. after four days, the pain is more in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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