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Are Swollen Face And Hump On Neck Effects Of Cortisone Injections?

I got a spinal epidural of cortizone to relieve the serious back pain I was having as a herniation of several lower discs. After about three weeks I noticed my face being fuller and a hump developing on my neck. I have read that these can be symptoms of the injection. I am wondering if they will go away in time since I only had the one injection.
posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Hi,
The symptoms you describe will not occur after one cortisone injection. These are long term changes of steroids. If the changes are troubling you, I suggest you see your doctor for investigation.
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Dr K A Pottinger
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Are Swollen Face And Hump On Neck Effects Of Cortisone Injections?

Hi, The symptoms you describe will not occur after one cortisone injection. These are long term changes of steroids. If the changes are troubling you, I suggest you see your doctor for investigation. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger