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Had cotisone shot after 24 hours pain, free but 48 pain, is back should i call docyor or wait 2 weeks like he said?
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Yes call him: Call and let him know as he may need to give you some oral pain meds.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Can: Wait two weeks many timez analgeziceds are added for immediate benefit and the steroids may get better over time please give it time.
Answered 7/25/2013
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