cortisone shot and C Diff

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Ali-Mar
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cortisone shot and C Diff

Postby Ali-Mar » Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:57 pm

Hi All, it has been a while since I posted here. I have issues with my knee and the dr is suggesting a cortisone shot. Can cortisone shot cause C Diff relapse or affect the gut
Male 54, contracted C-Diff on Feb 5, 2020, diagnosed on March 2nd, Took Flagyl for 8 days, Vanco for 10 days, relapsed 5 weeks post-Vanco. finished Dificid Taper on June 20 relapsed two weeks later, had the FMT on July 14th, 2020
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Ril
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Re: cortisone shot and C Diff

Postby Ril » Sun Jan 16, 2022 8:37 pm

A single cortisone shot is local and not absorbed systemically. It does not go through the GI system. Unfortunately I have had several (LOL) for sports related issues and never had a problem. It is safe. If you still have a question ask your dr.

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