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If you get cortisone shots in your lumbar spine. also, what good things can come from it?

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Dr. Chukwuka Okafor answered

Improve symptoms: You may have your symptoms improve/resolve, which may avoid the need for spinal surgery.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/28/2013

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