MY STORY WITH THE CORTIZONE SHOT..........I have had severe pain in my right shoulder, neck, and back for almost a year after pulling/tearing muscles in those areas. I have gone to several specialist, had x-rays, MRI, pain meds, and physical therapy. I am still hurting and the doctors say to take it easy and it will eventually heal.......except my family doctor. (He has been sending me to the specialist). Yesterday he wanted to try and give me a shot of cortizone in my shoulder. Said all my pain may all be coming from my shouler even though it feels like my neck and back....I may have something like tendinitis?? I got the shot and it barely hurt at all. I was amazed! About 1/2 thru it though, I became sick to my stomach and felt like I was going to throw up. They laid me back on the table and I broke out into a sweat, but after about 10 minutes, I was fine except of a weird taste in my mouth. I went home and did feel funny...kinda "off" and a little more tired than usual. I went to bed normally, but woke after 40 minutes and was up the rest of the night. I finally fell asleep at 6 am! I felt tired all day, but my shoulder is GREAT!!!! I can not believe the difference so far! My neck and back are sooo much better too. I can't wait to tell my doc! I have not felt this good in almost a year! I would get the shot again, even if it hurt worse, or my symptoms were worse for a few days like I have read on this site. Best of luck to everyone else in pain....I pray you get relief as I have :)