Should I Take Diclofenac For Persistent Pain After Two Cortisone Injections In My Right Foot?

Posted on Fri, 25 May 2018

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Question : I was given two cortisone injections in my right foot
today. I am having pain at one of the injection sites tonight. I was given a prescription for diclofenac shpuod I take that tonight or Tylenol or my headache medication (fiornal - butal asa caffeine)?
and is this normal???
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and health concern in detail,pain after cortisone injection is very common ,it remain for 2-3 days after inj . You can do cold sponging at inj site and you can take any of medicine including diclofenac or tylenol .
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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