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Had cortisone shot for tennis elbow this am and whole area of arm around where shot was given feels numb. what's wrong?
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See details: The doctor may have used a combination of a cortisone and a local anesthetic in the shot which could account for the localized numbness. Give it a little time. If it does not resolves within a few hours, call the doctor.
Answered 7/16/2013
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Nerve infiltrated: Nerve infiltrated. It should wear off, if the nerve was not actually damaged.
Answered 7/19/2013
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