Same here. Had a cortizone shot for a L4/5 herniated disk. Hurt like hell, but since the injection i haven't slept more than 4 hours in 2 days. Have panik attacks an extreme anxiety. I'm also coming off 2 weeks of oxycontin 20mg tablets so that could also be a factor. I have started taken Ciprarmil 20-mg anti depressants yesterday night so i hope these symptoms subside soon. I have been off work 7 weeks and need to get back this week. This is also causing me extra stress. Never again will i get a cortizone shot. It has made my pain worse.
CORTISONE CAUSED MUSCLE WEAKNESS IN MY SPOUSE!
I stumbled on here looking for info about hot flashes after an injection. Thank God I've not had the same reaction many of you describe (except maybe insomnia since it's 1am and I'm here..haha). I just got it today, so hopefully hot flashes is the worst of it...
I DID want to tell you about my husband though. We went months..six or eight...to specialist after specialist trying to find out what was causing his mysterious symptoms. Weakness to upper and lower extremities and just general malaise. He'd go to the PCP every month or two and she'd give him another injection and he'd feel great for a couple weeks and then the symptoms would return. I'm a nurse, so I spoke to every doctor I ran into that would listen to me and I researched the internet hours on end..in addition to his seeing multiple specialists (GI, Neurologist, Orthopod). The specialists all determined one cause--depression. He strongly denied depression except for the frustration of being weak with no explanation. He didn't seem depressed to me, but deep down I was coming to believe this was the case as well.
One day, while researching the internet again, I ran across a small post in the midst of thousands. Cortisone had caused arm and leg weakness in this particular person. Immediately, we stopped the injections. It wasn't an instant cure, but after four months of slow improvement, he/we came to realize that it WAS IN FACT the cortisone injections that were causing the issue. We went back and had the PCP pull his file. Three weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, he was in for an ear infection. She gave him a cortisone shot then...and then continued to do so every month or so afterward because that was ALL that MADE HIM FEEL BETTER. We didn't realize it was causing his symptoms at the same time.
I stumbled on here looking for info about hot flashes after an injection. Thank God I've not had the same reaction many of you describe (except maybe insomnia since it's 1am and I'm here..haha). I just got it today, so hopefully hot flashes is the worst of it...
I DID want to tell you about my husband though. We went months..six or eight...to specialist after specialist trying to find out what was causing his mysterious symptoms. Weakness to upper and lower extremities and just general malaise. He'd go to the PCP every month or two and she'd give him another injection and he'd feel great for a couple weeks and then the symptoms would return. I'm a nurse, so I spoke to every doctor I ran into that would listen to me and I researched the internet hours on end..in addition to his seeing multiple specialists (GI, Neurologist, Orthopod). The specialists all determined one cause--depression. He strongly denied depression except for the frustration of being weak with no explanation. He didn't seem depressed to me, but deep down I was coming to believe this was the case as well.
One day, while researching the internet again, I ran across a small post in the midst of thousands. Cortisone had caused arm and leg weakness in this particular person. Immediately, we stopped the injections. It wasn't an instant cure, but after four months of slow improvement, he/we came to realize that it WAS IN FACT the cortisone injections that were causing the issue. We went back and had the PCP pull his file. Three weeks prior to the onset of symptoms, he was in for an ear infection. She gave him a cortisone shot then...and then continued to do so every month or so afterward because that was ALL that MADE HIM FEEL BETTER. We didn't realize it was causing his symptoms at the same time.
Had a cortisol injection a week and a half ago. Now I am having anxiety attacks. Situations that made me a little nervous now have me trembling and cold. Hope it does not last too long.
I can't say that cortisone shots have ever caused anxiety attacks for me, but as soon as I got the shot (in my heel), I immediately started feeling really woosy and lightheaded, almost liked I was stoned or something! I am really tired, but I can't get to sleep and my heart is pounding in my chest and ears when I lie down. I hate taking prednisone for anything too because he pretty much does the same thing and causes horrible flushing and hot flashes. I AM menopausal, but with very few hot flashes unless they are medication induced like this. I'm really glad I got on here tonight to know that it's not just "in my head." I have Plantar Fasciitis and have been in pretty horrible pain for about 6 months on and off. As miserable as I feel at the moment, if it relieves the pain and allows me to walk without it, it will be worth it, I think. I'll let you know in a couple of days. Thanks, everyone!
Don't ever, ever EVER take a CORTISONE SHOT!!! (For an EXTREMELY MILD CASE OF TMJ in my jaw.) I took one 2 weeks ago, and since then I've been in the hospital 3 times!!! I keep getting lockjaw, nausea, and stomach pain! I asked the doctor repeatedly about any side effects and he assured me that cortisone was a NATURAL SUBSTANCE. Within 30 seconds of the injection, I nearly passed out. The last stay in the hospital, I had to stay for 6 days!!! Now, 2 days after being released from the hospital, I received another SEVERE ATTACK!!! I started to feel my jaw tighten shut, and when I looked in the mirror, my mouth was visibly STIFF AND SWOLLEN. I again am experiencing extreme nausea and stomach pains along with extreme SHORTNESS OF BREATH and WEAKNESS. I have had to be taken by AMBULANCE 2 times since this madness started. I'm so angry as I asked the doctor again and again if there was a chance I could be allergic, since I'm already allergic to 2 other drugs. HE ABSOLUTELY ASSURED ME THAT CORTISONE WAS A SUBSTANCE FOUND IN YOUR BODY NATURALLY!!! Now, this fiasco, has turned my life into a shambles, as I have to take care of my mother, and can't even do that anymore, as every few days, the attacks are getting more and more severe!!!!! If anyone knows a remedy for me to get this GARBAGE out of my system, I'd appreciate you letting me know.
I am with you on trying to find out how long these symptoms will last. I had a cortisone shot in my left shoulder 8 days ago, around 5:30PM. I woke up the next morning feeling very dizzy, light-headed, nauseous, and had a flushed face. The facial flushing still comes and goes. The dizziness, etc. dropped to a plateau after 2 days; but, have not gone away. It is worst in the morning and diminishes later in the day. I called the Dr. who gave me the shot. I only was able to deal with his nurse. She insisted that my symptoms were not related to the shot. She relayed that the Dr. said to take benadryl. And, if that didn't work, then I needed to go see my family doctor. I went to a minor emergency clinic. The Doc there said he didn;t think my symptoms were related to the shot, and started doing all sorts of tests to rule out a heart problem! I can't figure out why all these medical people keep insisting that my symptoms are not related to the cortisone shot. It almost seems like some sort of conspiracy, or maybe a cover-up, is going on here. After reading the postings on this website, I am convinced something is going on. I even called the manufacturer of the meds. They said they knew nothing about the side-effects I was claiming, and that I needed to see my family doctor for my symptoms. I would be grateful if anyone could shed some light on this; especially on how long these symptoms might last, or if there is something a person could take to lessen the symptoms.
I just had a cortisone shot today and the doctor said I would have pain for about two days, upon check out the nurse told me I may have some bad pain that I may feel like going to the emergency room, well 11 hours later, I see what she talking about. However my tongue feel like I burnt it on hot food. It's tinglymg and I notice no one said anything about that. They advise me to put heat on the spot of injection and massage the area, well that's kind of hard to do. While typing this I'm feeling pain going down my arm. Will let you know more in three days
I had injections in my back a little over a week ago. I had severe flushing, upset stomach, headache and I developed a blister on my right breast and pain in my breast. This morning I am experiencing chest pain, dizziness, headache and continued pain in my breast. My doctor assured me that these symptoms cannot be from the injection and said I must have something else going on with my breast and to see my regular doctor for this. I have never had anything like this before, so I am certain the cortisone injections in my lower back (4 total) are causing my symptoms and this reaction. I read that reactions can go on for months after injections. Never again.
I have about 4 cortisone shots and have always experienced more pain after the shot. I've had 1 shot in each shoulder and one in my left thumb. The one in my thumb was very painful none of these worked for me. I had my last shot in my knee almost 2 weeks ago and had a lot of pain in my knee cap after the shot. This shot is the only one that has worked for me.
Im 46 years old and i totally relate with everything you have said in your post. Im still haveing night sweats and anxiety attacks. Im now on BP meds as well. Ive had cataracs to grow rapidly on both my eyes and had to have surgery on both to correct it. My eye doc said it was due to the cortizone shots i had received a few months prior. never had had problems with my eye sight before these shots. I was in pain and only wanted to have it to go away..never knew i would have sooo many problems afterwards. I now have rapidly growing cysts happening throughout my entire body.. in my leg is the worse and my doc says it will have to be cut out to keep it from growing larger and to get rid of this pain. Ive been diagnosed with copd and only makes me worry. Is this gonna grow rapidly as well?.. In the past year and a half i was given 3 of these cortizone shots and was unaware of the physical problems in my future that these would cause me. I guess i should have read all these posts before getting this shot. I would have chosen not to and just tried to live with the pain that i still suffer. I will also be on Bp meds for the rest of my life . oh and my thyroids also suffered an attacked from this. and will be forever on the thyroid meds. and yes i was diagnosed as all this other health issues due to this shot. 3 times was not a charm for me but created more physical problems that i never expected to happen.. Good luck to all who take it and hopeing that it wont affect you like it has soo many others in such a negative way.
I had a shot in one knee oveer 18 months ago, and had a period after 11 years of none, went to dr everything fine, I had a shot in each knee two weeks ago, and have another period. The shots are causing the periods I beleive, not sure if it's worth getting any more. Our bodies are not to be messed with. Back to advill.
my husband is also having extreme anxiety , trouble sleeping, can't concentrate, but is rid of the poison oak that covered him. He says it is so not worth it. Does anyone know how long the symptoms last?
THIS REPLY IS FOR EVERYONE-These symptoms could last weeks months,even years,and can also lead to serious health problems including death.Find out the name of the cortisone you were injected with,was it kenalog?
last year (2011) Bristol-Myers Squibb,the makers of kenalog cortisone steriod injection drug,added a new warning to the kenalog label stating for it NOT FOR INTRAVENOUS, INTRADERMAL, INTRAOCULAR, EPIDURAL, OR INTRATHECAL USE,not to be used for epidural injection or anywhere the spine.The reasons for this is that it has caused a wide variety of severe heath implications and death.I had this injection by epidural 8 months ago and am still suffering from the effects.This drug has driven people insane,you may read for yourself at this link-
http://orthopedics.about.com/b/2008/10/11/side-effects-of-cortisone-shots.htm
You may also read the warning label at this link-
http://packageinserts.bms.com/pi/pi_kenalog-40.pdf
did your doctor give you any of these shocking warnings?
Many,nearly all doctors are either unaware of this or ignoring the warnings and continuing to inject against clear warning not to inject, resulting in devastating outcomes to patiants who are not given the warnings of potential side effects.These adverse reactions may be rare,but are life changing and life threatening. If you are suffering from a kenalog injection reaction please contact me in regards to legal _[removed]_
Please reply,your actions can eventually help prevent others from unnecessary suffering and help make the medical community aware and educated on cortisone adverse effects,and even save lives.
hi,its been 8months since my injection and still battling with adverse effects.I have experianced what you have with a few more things like Tinnitus,dizzyness,ear/head pressure,visual disturbences,sensitivity to noise,dead libido,out of it feelings/detachedment of reality,depression,weird sensations in my brain, and more.All of this started 2-3days after the injection.Please read my other post and click on the links for the useful advice on how to get better from other sufferers.Hope you get better,hang in there.
My symptoms were at peak 6weeks after the injection,I so completely felt i was about to die at that i was writing goodbye letters to loved ones.It was enough to put you off enduring life anymore also,it as that bad!the most sick you can imagine with a whole range of terrifying symptoms,Adrenal fatauge, cortisone psycosis etc.especially when no one can help you because they dont know whats going on,and all tests will show nothing,because nealy all doctors dont know sshit about adverse cortisone reactions and what to look for .most will put it down to stress/anxiety and give u some pills disregarding it being cortisone effects.