Is A Cortisone Shot Advisable For Numbness After Carpal Tunnel Surgery?

Posted on Sun, 29 Jan 2017

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Sun, 29 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : Can i get cortizone shot?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 minutes later)

Hello,

It's not advisable to get Cortizone shot for your symptoms.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 minutes later)

I had surgery a year ago for my carpel tunnel and now it is numb again and i woke up at night

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (41 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Preliminary NCS is required

Detailed Answer:
Hello

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It's not advisable to get steroidal injections frequently as they can have significant side effects

It's advisable to get a complete NCS( nerve conduction study) of the nerves passing through carpal tunnel before going for the treatment

Post your further questions if any
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana