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Bad sesamoiditis,getting worse. doc talking about cortisone injection(mri-no fracture). will it help or just mask pain? other options to ask about?
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Consider: Walking in a camwalker boot for a couple of weeks. Ice is always good as well.
Answered 2/26/2017
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