What is your opinion on cortizone shots in the neck for a pinched nerve?

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What is your opinion on cortizone shots in the neck for a pinched nerve?

2007-03-24 15:30:29 · 3 answers · asked by buttercup 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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I've had them many times and they've helped. Once or twice they were detrimental but on the whole they were good for me. A needle in the neck is not something to write home about but, if it's going to work? what the heck.

2007-03-24 23:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If it fails can result in paralysis!
Acupuncture is the only treatment for it. Eventhen try south pole of a strong magnet on pain site or better visit us if possible.

2007-03-25 00:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by dbgyog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The most positive thing I have heard was it helped for a short while. I also heard the cortisone damages tissue. But that is all hearsay.

2007-03-24 15:49:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋