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Can Cortisone Shots, Given On Left Hip, Cause Muscle Spasm In Right?
i had a cortisone shot in my left hip,,feeling it take effect was painful went to bed..lasted for several days..now I am having pain i my right hip,,feels like a pulled muscle..I have been putting heat and cold on it..it seems to feel like a strong twitch or spasm of the muscle..could this be the cortisone shot remaining in my flesh???
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Hi,
Your muscle spasms are not related to the cortisone shot. I recommend using muscle relaxants such as Baclofen three tablets a day. You can also use a anti inflammatory cream at the area of the pain such as Voltaren gel.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your muscle spasms are not related to the cortisone shot. I recommend using muscle relaxants such as Baclofen three tablets a day. You can also use a anti inflammatory cream at the area of the pain such as Voltaren gel.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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