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I recieved a cortisone shot in my wrist and now my wrist is almost doubled in size should i call my dr?
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Swelling after shot: You bet! make sure that he sees that there is no collection of blood or other fluid if this is of sudden onset just after that cortisone injection, particularly if there's numbness or weakness in the hand.
Answered 8/4/2013
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