I just started experinces this as well after two different cortizone shots in my knees, this is a usual side effect of predizone which unfortunitly had to take in large doses at one time, I was surprized by this reaction not thinking a shot in the knee would effect my sleep. Have you found a solution? I am hoping it does not last too long but unsure of the dosage level.
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I had 9 injections last Thursday & 2 on Friday , have not been able to sleep at all.., but my pain mgmt dr warned me if this..
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I am having the same experiences, I completed a 7 day course of oral steroids that I was expecting to have issues with as soon as I completed it my sleep and anxiety issues stopped but the pain continued so I had two injections two weeks ago and have been taking Ambien to get to sleep and getting about 5-6 hours a nite up until two nights ago when I had horrible headaches from the Ambien, last night I tried just Benadryl and I got maybe 3 hours. I am going to suffer a few more nights with out Ambien and if need be go back on it until I can sleep normal, I am requesting an alternative from my Doc but his nurse already doesnt believe that it is from the shot and he may not either, its really frustrating. I have gone through this one other time and I think it lasted about 3 weeks or so. I am hoping that mine ends soon but given that last time I had one shot this time I had two and am not sure if that will extend it further or not??? Please post updates if people have them. Thank you.
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There are some types of pain that are so severe you STILL don't get decent sleep even when not taking the steroids. Sometimes people find that ANY relief is better than nothing. I never slept well due to pain before my injections. I barely sleep at all with them, but at least while I'm pacing the floors at 3am I'm not in agony
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Very well said! Thank you for addressing the obvious wrong doings. I too suffer from sleepless nights, but was in search of a more legal approach like camomile tea or something mild. I would try to run it out but that's the reason I get knee shots. Good luck to all.
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Had steroid injections in the facets of my lower lumbar spine one week ago. I've had insomnia, heart palpitations, headaches (kinda like when you have the flu) since then. I'm lucky to get a couple hours per night. I've tried all types of sleep aids with no luck. I have also experienced unsimpathetic doctors brushing me off when I brought up these reactions. I will definetly not repeat any of these injections.
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I had cortisone injections in my knee and shoulder yesterday and did not sleep a wink despite my 25mg nightly Trazodone. At 4 am, I took a Benadryl which allowed me to doze for about an hour . I hope this doesn't last long. I was not warned of this side effect, nor is it listed on any medical site, WebMd, MayoClinic, etc..Only on forums like this. I wish doctors would give you all the possible side effects.
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Had epidural steroid injection 5 days ago and sleep is very fragmented- my psychiatrist ordered ambien to help me get through- am trying to be patient as this clears from my system
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amen. There's one in every crowd. I could probably tell you a lot about her just by her inane preaching. For one, in her cringe-worthy condescending manner, she does exactly what she's preaching about to others not to do....
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I just refused two cortisone shots. I would love to, but afraid I will get insomnia again. Is this permanent from now on? The last time is the first time I couldn't sleep.
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really this happens all the time to save going to the DR to get it. if you only need 1 o2. most times Dr's will give you what you suggest.
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Has anyone got relief from the anxiety, depression, insomnia or nerve pain following a cortisone shot? After 2 1/2 years, I still am in so much emotional and physical pain.
Help please,
Dawn
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Although I agree with you. I find this to be judgemental and not at all helpful. You did not come close to answering the question.
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i'm over three weeks. still not sleeping enough to survive even with sleep aids. how long did your insomnia last ?
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