 [ Symptoms ] can i have cortisone injections in two different locations within a short period of time without harm  i recently 2 weeks ago had a cortisone injection in my shoulder for severe tendonitis however i also have been suffering from severe lower back pain i have degenerative disk disease for over 6 weeks and wonder if it is okay to have an injection in that location [ Disease ] hi i have had 2 in one day it was ok but a small reaction the next day slight chills and felt cold but it soon went i had both elbows done from using wood boring tools that tend to catch and jerk your arm round but the shorts worked wonders with 3 days off after them hope this helps good luck