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Allergic reaction to medicine and had a steroid injection, when should i have relief?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends on when: Usually u c results in a from about 30 minutes and r long lasting. Minutes. If u were in acute distress an injection of Epinephrine should have been used & the results r almost immediate.

Answered 6/25/2014

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12-24 hours: Cortisone injections usually will help in 12-24 hours.

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Answered 4/20/2023

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I have problem of servical disc bulging or harrinated .last sunday i got steroid injection in neck .bt my pain is much more .i had no relief .this is normal ?or serious problem for my health plz.give me answer i suffer much pain.

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