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Ive gotten cortisone shots in both feet on 2 occasions and so far the pain has only gotten worse. i havent been given an answer as to whats wrong and my foot just keeps swelling and the pain is unbearable. what could be causing this?

Q: ive gotten cortisone shots in both feet on 2 occasions and so far the pain has only gotten worse. i havent been given an answer as to whats wrong and my foot just keeps swelling and the pain is unbearable. what could be causing this?

: Not feasible based on limited data to provide a precise answer here. Not clear why you have been given cortisone shots. Suggest a second opinion with orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist.

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Not feasible based on limited data to provide a precise answer here. Not clear why you have been given cortisone shots. Suggest a second opinion with orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist.

Answered 5/9/2021

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A member asked:

Ive gotten cortisone shots in both feet on 2 occasions and so far the pain has only gotten worse. i havent been given an answer as to whats wrong and my foot just keeps swelling and the pain is unbearable. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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