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What side effects are commonly associated with cortisone shots?

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Not much: Rarely, the steroid crystals can cause a mild inflammatory response but this is brief. Repeated injections into the same area over a short period can rarely cause damage to the tissue or joint.

Answered 6/14/2018

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