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Is redness of face a side effect of a cortisone injection?

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Cortisone injection: Yes you may have had an allergic reaction. Try taking some bendryl.

Answered 9/8/2014

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