Chronic Tiredness related to cortisone??

SC74 · Posted: 11/27/07 - 14:33 Post subject: Chronic Tiredness related to cortisone??

I had an epidural cortisone shot 1 year ago to treat a degenerative disc. Thankfully, the shot worked very well and I have not had to go back for another and the pain is still minimal.

I do however have chronic fatigue or tiredness now. I know that it is somehow related to the shot since I have complained since the day after my shot of not feeling well rested. It started with sexual problems and I was treated for low testosterone, but my testosterone levels have risen back (they were normal 8 months ago) to normal and I am still VERY TIRED every day! My tiredness is getting worse as time goes on and becoming a huge problem in my personal life since I do not energy to do ANYTHING. I have seen an endocrinologist, urologist, internal medicine doc, sleep doc, and have an appt. to see a neurologist. They cannot find anything wrong and want to treat me for depression. I know my body and I know there is something else going wrong.

Is there a relationship between tiredness and the epidural steroid shots?

nood · Newbie Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 1

I have had extreme tiredness - similar to chronic fatigue syndrome, I have had two epidural cortisone shots within the past 6 months. I am desperate to know the reason why I am now suffering from such sever tiredness and lack of interest in my hobbies that normally give me so much pleasure. I am due to have another shot in July. Have I any other choice? I am due to go to Beijing to see my son at the Olympics and without help with be in severe back/leg pain.
I would appreciate any help or advise
Thanks

Chronic Tiredness related to cortisone??

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