Um, that stuff is totally caused by the shots. One of the side effects of them is Hypercortisolism or Cushing's. Especially if you have the rounding face.
People who are exposed to high levels of cortisol over a prolonged period of time are at increased risk of developing a condition called hypercortisolism, or Cushing's syndrome. This can result in upper body obesity, a round-shaped face, increased bruising, trouble healing, weak bones, excessive hair growth, irregular menstrual periods in women, and fertility problems in men.
Honestly, if a doc can't see that as a being a result of the shot, he/she should have his medical license revoked. Typically the way to treat it is to back of treatments. A natural option is to try ashwagandha. It's an adaptagenic herb. It helps balance the stress reponse in your body and reduces cortisol. It helps with energy, endurance, better sleep, cravings, memory and immunity etc and is fairly inexpensive. Worth taking for a couple of months to see. I realize that cortizone is a metabolite of cortisol but all over your body is getting more than it can handle. Good luck to all of you.
People who are exposed to high levels of cortisol over a prolonged period of time are at increased risk of developing a condition called hypercortisolism, or Cushing's syndrome. This can result in upper body obesity, a round-shaped face, increased bruising, trouble healing, weak bones, excessive hair growth, irregular menstrual periods in women, and fertility problems in men.
Honestly, if a doc can't see that as a being a result of the shot, he/she should have his medical license revoked. Typically the way to treat it is to back of treatments. A natural option is to try ashwagandha. It's an adaptagenic herb. It helps balance the stress reponse in your body and reduces cortisol. It helps with energy, endurance, better sleep, cravings, memory and immunity etc and is fairly inexpensive. Worth taking for a couple of months to see. I realize that cortizone is a metabolite of cortisol but all over your body is getting more than it can handle. Good luck to all of you.
The one's mentioned above sound exactly like mine. I had a series of c-spine injections for herniated/bulging discs in my neck and one on each side of my lumbar spine for a blown disc. It was horrible. I've never felt so tired in my life. Now I have the most horrible heartburn ever since they gave me those. I've not eaten much lately since summer started but yogurt and watermelon, avacado, honeydew, etc. It's all that will not cause it to flare, and sometimes that diet won't help. I can't remember now if I've had four or five injections this year. Now they're wanting to give me a spinal stimulator? It's really confusing since I was told not long ago that some of the issues with my spine can't be helped/treated. Now the newest thing is.. I have what looks like huge, popped, infected blisters in the back of my throat that will not go away. I've been on Augmentin 875/125 2X a day for ten days, left side cleared but it just moved to the right side. Then I went straight on Clyndamyacin 3x a day for ten days. Spots still there but not as red, lymph nodes not as swollen in my neck. So then I was told.. well just gargle with baking soda and water and we will keep an eye on it. come back in four weeks. That was three days ago. It's all getting nasty and spreading again. what should I do?
Oh, also. I never get to read my consent to surgery for those injections. I just sign my signature electronically. I always thought that was so odd. That's usually where you read all the possible side effects, etc. I've never been told any of them. So all these new ailments on top of all the health problems I already had concern me a great deal.
My lumbar steriod injections have decreased my appetite dramatically. I needed that. I guess I am the odd one out!
I to am experiencing some side effects. I just had the injections 4 shots yesterday, did not sleep last night or tonight. Sweats and tired but can't sleep. Pain seems to be better but not gone. I havea follow up in 2 weeks at that time the next series of shots. Does the sleeplessness and sweats get better ?
Sounds like a thyroid or parathyroid problem.
I had my first cervical epidural steroid shot this morning around 10. About 9 hours later, my lower arms became tight and numb. An hour after that, both my lower arms and hands became alarmingly numb and tingly, especially in my right. My pinky and ring finger in my right hand looks crippled. They will not straighten by themselves. At times I'm getting tingly and numbness feeling in my legs and feet as well. It is now 11 and a half hours after my injection, and it hasn't stopped. I'm getting worried. Is this a normal side effect?
Hi,
I'm no physician, but I do have experience with this procedure, having received two needles in December 2013.
I'm not familiar with all the possible side effects from this procedure so I think discussing this with your specialist would calm your mind.
You mentioned you have these sensations in your hands/arms/feet etc.. Can I ask what you were experiencing before your procedure? I expect you were in some serious distress having made this difficult decision.
I'm now over two years post my procedure and despite the chronic pain returning, I'm trying to manage my condition through medication, which does provide some minor relief (Lyrica 450mg daily). My biggest concern is what further damage am I doing to myself by masking the pain?
I do sincerely hope you experience some relief from the agony we know. It can be distressing to hope for one thing and be dealt another. Chin up...
K
I'm no physician, but I do have experience with this procedure, having received two needles in December 2013.
I'm not familiar with all the possible side effects from this procedure so I think discussing this with your specialist would calm your mind.
You mentioned you have these sensations in your hands/arms/feet etc.. Can I ask what you were experiencing before your procedure? I expect you were in some serious distress having made this difficult decision.
I'm now over two years post my procedure and despite the chronic pain returning, I'm trying to manage my condition through medication, which does provide some minor relief (Lyrica 450mg daily). My biggest concern is what further damage am I doing to myself by masking the pain?
I do sincerely hope you experience some relief from the agony we know. It can be distressing to hope for one thing and be dealt another. Chin up...
K
I went to one appointment. Appointment lasted 15 minutes before she decided these shots were necessary.
I was already feeling non stop tingly sensations everywhere in my body it seems. I'm alarmed I guess because this is having a crippling effect with my fingers. I plan on calling the doctor who preformed the injection in the morning if this kind of numbness and tingliness doesn't go away by then. I'm just kinda shocked by how intense this this. Pain didn't go away...the only thing I have experienced so far is the same pain as before the shot plus this overpowering numbness and tingles.
I was already feeling non stop tingly sensations everywhere in my body it seems. I'm alarmed I guess because this is having a crippling effect with my fingers. I plan on calling the doctor who preformed the injection in the morning if this kind of numbness and tingliness doesn't go away by then. I'm just kinda shocked by how intense this this. Pain didn't go away...the only thing I have experienced so far is the same pain as before the shot plus this overpowering numbness and tingles.
Your Dr should have some answers for you, so best of luck. Hoping for you it's just a matter of the trauma settling down and then the cortisone doing what it's meant to do.
Have you tried Gabapentin?
Have you tried Gabapentin?
No. I've tried no medicines except for baclofen. This is all new to me. Im 26 and hardly ever go to the doctors. I made an appointment for migranes and pain in my arm. They immediately scheduled an MRI EMG and Ultrasound. After those, I learned my left hand is missing muscle and have nerve damage. I'm having surgery on my right hand for severe carple tunnel. When I went to my first PM appointment she said I need to see a spinal surgeon as soon as possible. I've seen 5 doctors in just a month.
All of this is very overwhelming.
Other then these injections and baclofen, I'm not on anything. I switched family doctors and won't see my new one for a month.
All of this is very overwhelming.
Other then these injections and baclofen, I'm not on anything. I switched family doctors and won't see my new one for a month.
I have cervical stenosis in two areas, and was fortunate enough to get some relief from the epidurals. Your condition may be very different to mine. It took me several months to receive the diagnosis, so in the interim, I was in chronic nerve pain, with electric shocks down my left arm and through my chest and shoulder blade. My GP really had no idea, so I insisted he refer me to a specialist rheumatologist who found the issue following an MRI.
I was fortunate. And although the pain has returned, the Gabapentin has been a saviour. It was essentially formulated to block the nerve signal so it works well for me (most of the time). Perhaps speak with a Dr to see if this would suit your condition.
I was fortunate. And although the pain has returned, the Gabapentin has been a saviour. It was essentially formulated to block the nerve signal so it works well for me (most of the time). Perhaps speak with a Dr to see if this would suit your condition.
I have had 5 epidural injustice 1 rfa and to day is 7-18-16 and my Dr I had today who I haven't had did 6 injustice at 1 time I haven't had any complications just the normal pain but this is the most I have had at 1 time and
Cymbalta is probably your problem! I took it several years ago and had huge difficulties in getting out of bed or doing anything in general. Also ran a constant low grade fever. After being tested for everything, I was taken off Cymbalta and became human again. Same thing happened with my sister-in-law. Check it out!!
HI Marteeny, Looks like you posted this a year ago , I hope you're feeling better, I had a cervical epi last week and I am experiencing everything you mentioned in your second paragraph. I can't focus , super fatigued and cranky, like a grumpy cat, totally feeling off and not myself. If possible , please advise how long your symptoms lasted.