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My boyfriend got a cortisone shot in his thumb at 1pm at 4 he started hurting now its 11 and he cant use his hands. has fever, chills, confused?
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Emergency Exam: It's possible your boyfriend is having an allergic reaction to the cortisone or that he suffers from a serious spreading infection. The sooner he is properly examined and treated the better his chances for recovery. I strongly encourage you to have your boyfriend examined at an Urgent Care Center or Emergency Room as quickly as possible! I hope for the best for the health of you & your boyfriend!
Answered 5/26/2019
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