Regarding cortisone injections
If the cortisone is injected and local then it will not cause the “increase”
in weight. The tendency to gain weight is from significant doses of oral or
systemic steroids over long periods of time.
Ruth in CT ( also a physical therapist)
Lap RNY 1/28/02
IC 276
preop 273.8 ( guess I was nervous) -2.2
9/19 173.7 -102.3
I am grateful every day for the opportunities given me.
Mitchell Roslin MD ( and Dr. Kurian too )
Lenox Hill Hospital NY