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Dr says my 67y mother should take some type of injection to relief her severe pain due to osteoporosis. is it safe?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not enough info: Without knowing the name of the medication, it's impossible to comment on its safety or efficacy. In general however, i would assume that if her doctor is recommending it, it is probably safe. I don't think her doctor would suggest something that would be harmful.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Yes and No!: Joint injections do provide significant relief to some patients, but they do carry a risk: infection, allergic reaction, increase in blood sugars to name a few.
Answered 4/24/2013
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