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What Causes Radiating Pain In Calf Area After Having Cortisone Shot?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2015
Question: I have had plantar faciits for over a year. in April I received, against my better judgement, a cortisone shot. Since that injection, my foot has gotten much worse. the pain is no longer in my arch, but under the back of my heel and sometimes radiates up my calf. the passed two weeks there is a swollen spot between my big toe and second toe on top of my foot. There is no pain there, but the swelling is concerning. What do you think is going on?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
not related to cortisone

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your query

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

as per your history, it seems that you presently have tendoachillis, In this condition- calf muscles tendon get inflamed and and cause pain at back of heel, usually it has no relation with cortisone injection. it can be treated by physiotherapy exercises.

similarly that swollen spot is again a not related to any of these condition. I advised you to see your doctor to find out the cause of swollen spot by clinical exam.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Radiating Pain In Calf Area After Having Cortisone Shot?

Brief Answer: not related to cortisone Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I have gone through your query and understand your concern. as per your history, it seems that you presently have tendoachillis, In this condition- calf muscles tendon get inflamed and and cause pain at back of heel, usually it has no relation with cortisone injection. it can be treated by physiotherapy exercises. similarly that swollen spot is again a not related to any of these condition. I advised you to see your doctor to find out the cause of swollen spot by clinical exam. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.