If a deadline for applications was provided you can follow up in about 3-5 business days after the deadline - just asking about the time line. If no deadline was given then contact them in about 5-7 days after you send the application. I typically recommend that people follow up a week after their submittal.
1 Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medications. 2  Cortisone injections can offer fast-acting relief of inflamed muscles, joints, tendons, and bursa.  Complications are rare but may include infection and bleeding.
The local side effects of a cortisone injection are also rare, but again, they do occur and you should know what to do if they happen to you! 1  Pain and âCortisone Flare Reaction. Some patients have discomfort after the injection and may experience an increase in pain 24 to 48 hours after being treated. 2  Infection.