Is it possible to experience neck and lower jaw puffiness/swelling several weeks after a steroid injection to the shoulder? I also have the puffy pad at collarbone as well---both sides but more on the R (R shoulder was injected). I started noticing this swelling and puffiness about my face about 3 weeks after the injection. I am 48, gluten/corn/most of dairy free, and fit, exercising 4-5 times/week. Got the shoulder injection for rotator cuff pain, have started PT and am awaiting shoulder specialist appointment. I know this is common with prednisone (oral steroids), but can it happen with an injection? When does it wear off?
Neck and lower jaw swelling after steroid injection
Christopher Pavlinec, MD
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