yesterday I received my first cortisone shot into my hip. When I came back from the clinic I developed this rash on my face. I did panic a little bit but I left it alone thinking it would go away on its own and that it is only a reaction. However, the rash is still present, 24h after receiving the shot and I was wondering if this was normal, anyone?
As far as I know, some pain, insomnia and facial blushing are ok and normal to appear after having cortisone injected. However, you need to make a difference between a facial blushing and rash. While blushing is normal for the first few days, then you are ok but skin rash is not a good thing and you should call your doctor or a hospital if you develop a rash. If you are uncertain what you developed, you should definitely call your doc or go to the ER to have this checked.
I had a cortisone shot in my knee 2 days ago. I have major facilal blushing, increased pain in the knee , and insommnia . I assume this will go away...the sooner the better....particularly the knee pain.
This always happens to me after a cortisone injection. It will go away.
Good news - my facial flushing only lasted one day.
I have been receiving cortisone injections in my neck, back, shoulder, elbow, thumb and hips since 2013. After every injection my face turns quite pale the first night and by morning, I have the red-hot face flushing on one or both sides of my face. It seems to have gotten more prominent after every injection. My vocal cords swell affecting my voice, and my eyes can feel itchy. Cortisone also causes me frequent urination afterward. I only get headaches after cortisone injections. I worked at an orthopedic clinic, and I was told to try Benadryl for my symptoms, which last two or three days. It definitely reduces the symptoms. I also have severe fly, gnat and mosquito bite histamine reactions, Benadryl treats those too & it never makes me sleepy. Why doctors claim it doesn't work or puts you to sleep has me baffled because I'm living proof at age 68, that it works for my sensitivity or allergic reactions to cortisone injections. I start taking my first dose shortly after my injection procedure and continue until my symptoms disappear. Doctors are naturally hesitant when I tell them about my reactions, but none have ever refused to inject me. Today I had bilat SI joint injections and it's time for another Benadryl pink tablet.