Cortisone Acetate and cortisone

I have had the SAME EXACT THING!!! The 1st time I had the shots I was at a knee specialist. He stated that it wasn't cortisone but a different med that does the same thing just better for you. Never could pronounce it!!! I started going to my family doctor to get them cause I trust her fully. However I got cortisone shots from her and was okay that evening. Woke up the next day and face was on FIRE, HOT, RED, FLUSHED all the above. BP was 170/102 was ILLLLL to my stomach like in knots and the WORST HEADACHE I have EVER had in my LIFE!!!! I will NEVER EVER do this again its HORRIBLE!!!! I took Benadryl and just knocked my miserable self out. Today is day 3 and I am still red and still major headache!!!!! Your not crazy and your not alone this is from the shots!!!

I've had cortisone injections for my ruptured disk at L5-S1. They have been extremely helpful to me. I don't think I'd be around if they hadn't have helped me like they did. They are my saving grace. Although, it is important to note that not all doctors are the same at giving the shots. The first few I had never worked, then I went to someone else who specializes in the shots and has a great reputation for them and he has helped me every time.

I would always be extra stiff for 2 days to 1 week after a shot, and sometimes it would take me 2-3 weeks to feel the full effects.

I had epidural cortisone shot in L1 for degenerative bone spurring. Left the hospital feeling a little dizzy and stiff in the buttock area. Next day felt good, but by the third day i had terrible stomach pains and severe nausea, not able to eat. Stomach felt like it was in a big knot. I feel very restlessness and can feel my heart beating out of my chest. Due for 2nd shot in 3 days..... forget it!

I had the cortisone shot in my right knee and then got this terrible headache and couldn't sleep was like I didn't need to sleep
could this have some side effects from the shot?
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I had an injection into a Bursae about a week and a half ago. My face was hot and bright red for about three days, if i went out in the sun it made it worst almost like i was allergic to the sun. I have had headaches daily, since. Vicodin will not help these headaches, my heartburn was so bad i stopped taking all medicines, birth control, antibiotic, pain meds. My stomach hurt so bad the second night that i could not make a sudden movement. and i couldn't stand straight up. i have been so nauseated, ive thrown up twice, once i was taking a sip of milk to get rid of the side effects and as soon as i swallowed i puked, the second time i just smelled something. i have been bouncing around in the bed all night. and so depressed i need to be committed. my head has hurt so bad many days i don't want to hear my one and a half yr old speak. but i am stay at home mom and i have to do what i have to do. i had told my doctor that i had these effects, but another physician treated me. i told him and he assured me it would be a very small amount. also a my ankles hurt especially, feel like they are gonna snap, as well as all my other joints when i come off of these. someone email me plz *******

i had a cortisone epidural in my L3/L4 lumbar about 2.5 months ago.
30 seconds after procedure, i had severe dizziness and then fainted. Got up about 15 seconds later, i had no idea what had happened. My heart was racing and I felt out of it. I had the procedure in major hospital in Winston-Salem, NC, and they kept me for observation. I immediately felt different, i felt very anxious, nervous. Blood pressure was high. They admitted me to ER and they observed me for several hours. I had several bad 'panic attacks' where my heart unexplainedly increased to 130-150 bpm standing still. I felt extremely dizzy and light headed. They released me from the hospital and said i had a vasal vago reaction. I thought it was strange as i have had shots before with no problems. (doctor did hit a nerve with needle during procedure, very painful so i thought maybe that contributed to the fainting). For two weeks after the procedure i had trouble sleeping, irritability, nasaeu, stomach pains, bloating, chest pains, heart pounding, headaches, depression, dizziness and light headedness- thought i was dying at times. doctor's put me on a beta blocker to keep my heart rhythms under control. The meds made it even worse. Stayed on for about a month and a half then weened off. Nearly three months later, i still have extreme nervousness ,bloating. All the while doctor's all along said that it couldn't be the cortisone. I have not had any of these issues ever in my life, i knew it was the cortisone shot. This has been one of the most frustrating experiences of my life. Glad to see other people with similar experiences from this drug. I have seen neurologists, and cardiac surgeons, general md's about this and they all couldn't connect the shot to my symptoms. Cardiologist wanted to put me on a calcium channel blocker when i was off beta blockers, if it were there choice they would throw more drugs at it. I don't wish this effect of cortisone on anyone!!!!!!!!!!

I had cortisone shots in my feet yesterday and all day I have been very irritable. I am getting frustrated and angry over the stupid little accidents or things my kids do everyday. I know it is wrong to yell but I just feel so pissed off. Could this be a side effect? I had the shots about 2 months ago and I don't remember if I had this experience then or not. I can't say that I did or I would have questioned it then. I am also suffering a terrible headache and my throat feels sore (could be all that yelling). Also having a harder time concentrating.

i had a cortisone injection in my knee on tues 24th june 2008..to help with arthritis pain..its now 5 days later ...and i feel ill ....my knee is very painful ...all up and down my leg is so stiff ...i cannot bend it .and it feels so heavy ...i cannot lift it up without holding it to do so ...i feel sick ...my whole body just feels ill ....thats how i describe it ...i feel depressed ...and feel hot and keep flushing up in my face...im having difficulty sleeping due to all these feelings...when oh when will it start to go away ...all the pain and stiffness...i wish i hadn't had it done stiffness

I just had cortisone injected into rear to help break up persistant facial swelling caused by MIXto SX CO2 fractional laser treatment to face four weeks ago.
First signs were needles and pins feeling in cheeks. Later developed abdominal cramps and heartburn. 24 hours later my face is swollen and bright red allover plus upper chest is red. I feel anxious.
Oh well. Hope the cure eventually solves what it was meant to do: Decrease facial swelling.

I just had cortisone shots in both shoulders for and a one quick shot in my neck muscle for Rheumatoid Arthritis joint issues. My left back muscle under my shoulder blade spasmed about 10 minutes after the shots and proceeded to affect my lung from breathing. It is 8 hours later and I still have issues with my lung breathing - I hope I can sleep. It feels like I have a pulled muscle in the middle of my chest. Also I just got a cramp in my foot. After taking 1 mg Prednisone daily...and shots every 3 months for the last few year - I have never experience muscle cramps. I have had some heady feelings - but that far outweighs the amazing pain relief from the shots. I would like to find another answer to help my pain than any type of cortisone. I am 37 yr old healthy slim woman (other than arthritis).

Had quadruple facet injections of cortisone and have had heart palpitations (and irregular heart beat) for two days since injection. Yesterday I had red, flushed and hot face.

after my shot for congestion, cough, etc,,,one thing that keeps coming up is hickups. is this a side effect?

thanks

in 1967 i was idagnosed with Conn's Syndrone and had both adrenals removed.

Since then i have been taking cortisone twice a day.

Apart form the obvious side effects such as high blood pressure, high chlorestrol etc i have had 2 minor strokes in the last year both of which have effect the muscles of the eyes. This time i have a 20 degree plus squint. Is this also a known long turn side effect of cortisone..??