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For how long will an epidural cervical steroid injection weaken your immune system if at all ? thanks!

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Unlikely if any: Someone on oral steroids at moderate amounts for weeks at a time should worry about the immune effect. Those with simple localized injections, not usually an issue. Amount used does matter,but in general this issue can be ignored.

Answered 6/14/2020

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