I received shot in my hip on 8/29 and have slept only 2 hrs, a nite since then. I cannot even work now, job is very physical. Am nervous, shaky,whole body twitches. Finally decided to take Dr. advice and take Xanax last nite ( only 1/2 pill) It did calm me down and help me rest, but now feel out of it, and still shaky. How long does this anxiety, nervousness last? This was my 1st shot. Also am afraid to drive much. Never really took any med but aleve. Just want to know how long these effects typically last.Also, don't have much appetite, just nervous eating. All my doctors tell me they have never seen this happen before. ( I really don't believe them) Also, should I go to cardiologist or neurologist ? ( having some chest pain and numbness in left arm) I don't want to take much of the Xanax, says it may be addictive, and don't need more side effects. Help
Corisone shot injection side effects, how long do they last? 9 days now?
Question posted by eice on 7 Sep 2011
Last updated on 31 August 2024
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I received my first cortisone injection 1 month ago. Never again. Wow! I have had 2 bouts of severe inflammation in areas surrounding my right shoulder. Prior to the shot I had just a small irritation when I would throw a ball and some overhead movements over the last 15 to 20 years. I was thinking lets finally get this looked at. The administered the shot and within 2 days I couldn't lift my arm above my head, high fever, chills, flushing and fatigue lasting 8 days. 10 days later it flared up again for the last 5 days including fever again but less intense. To no ones surprise here they said "oh what a strange coincidence it definitely wouldn't be caused from what we injected into actual area your experiencing this". I was recommended hibiscus tea by an herbalist. I have also discontinued my allergy shots in the meantime as I started those shortly after the cortisone. I've been doing saunas which help me feel more loose as well as ibuprofen.
I am hoping this is my last bout of this. Sending rapid detox and quick healing to everyone here and thank you to the OP and everyone that has contributed.
Hi! Finding this thread has been a literal revelation for me. I had a cortisone shot on July 11 2022 for my ankle, I was given absolutely no warning about any side effects, so I thought it was no big deal. About two weeks or so after the shot, I had started getting my symptoms. Extreme Anxiety, heart palpitations, panic attacks, fatigue, tremors, insomnia, brain fog, and overall felt like my body was not my own and I was stuck in fight or flight mode. This went on for months then added depression and unaliving thoughts. I even had to go to the ER for my heart rate being stuck at 130, and almost 5150’d myself because I felt like I was literally going crazy. I tried a few anxiety meds that in my opinion made my own personal symptoms worse. I could not leave my house, my holidays were ruined with my family because I was in such an unstable emotional state.
If I left the house I was stuck with extreme panic and anxiety doing things that were part of my normal daily routine which is SO unlike me. I went to see a gyno and an endo, because not only did I have all these symptoms, my periods were lasting for 30+ days now when I had never had these issues before. My gyno diagnosed me with pcos because of my anxiety and my LH hormone being elevated, which now doing further research on my own, cortisone shots can elevate your LH, prolactin, DHEA and blood sugar. I do not believe I have pcos, never had issues with anything like that until after this shot. My endo told me how bad these shots are for women’s menstrual health and to never get one again. I’ve been taking every vitamin, probiotic and supplement to try to compensate all of my symptoms, being under the impression that this is a result of pcos, and not the steroid injection. I have always known in my heart that this was the shots fault, but I needed validation and through all of you, I got it. Every symptom you guys have, I have/had as well. I would not wish this on anyone. I’m about 11 months into this journey, and I’m starting to see a light at the end. Now I’m just dealing with the periods regulating, and mood swings and sometimes my body will feel like I’m going into a state of panic, but It doesn’t last long anymore. For any of you looking for help with the anxiety part naturally, I highly recommend magnesium glycinate. It is the only thing that helped with the anxiety in my personal experience. Before this, I was not a very religious person, but now I have prayed every night for god to end this vicious cycle. I definitely feel better now, but I almost feel like I have PTSD because I am terrified that these symptoms are going to come back. It does get better though, and please don’t feel like any of this is you or your fault, it’s this shot that should be black listed in my opinion. If any of you have support groups or anything I’d be totally interested in joining.
You damn right it was the shot!!!
Hi, hopefully I’m responding to your comment. Still going through some mood swings, off and on physical symptoms. Coming up on a year soon in a couple days, really hoping I’m at the end of this journey I will never take again lol.
Hello Hailey,
Wow. Your story is my story. I'm just in utter shock that you went trough the same ordeal after the corticosteroïd shots. Wow. I was offered another one for my neck issues. And declined. I know your message is very old. But just wondered if you ever recovered?
Hi, hopefully I’m replying to you!
I am finally on the mend after 1 year. I still have some days where everything is just bleh, mood swings still and unfortunately still some menstrual irregularities. My foot pain that I was originally treated for is coming back and I couldn’t be more excited which is so sad. I hope you’re on the mend soon as well and I’m here if you have any questions!
Hi everyone! Minor update for me. I’m doing pretty okay. Most days are good, still dealing with mood swings. After 13 months, I have finally fixed my menstrual issues with vitamin C. 1000 mg once a week helped me raise my progesterone (I was told by the doctor that Kenalog strips your progesterone levels) enough to get my periods back on track. I’m sharing in the hope this may help some of yall!
So sorry to hear this. Atarax helped me. It is an antihistamine/anti anxiety med. My family doc prescribed after the ortho surgeon pretty much implied that it was just in my head. Prayers. Hope this helps. You are not alone.
Hi I’m new to this site.
I’m so so glad I’ve found it.
Mine started two weeks ago.
I had a spinal block and that evening l stared with acute anxiety, panics, tremors .
I thought I was going to die.
I then realised that this happened to me 23 years ago when l had an epidural birth.
They told me it was post natal anxiety, I now know it was the epidural.
I’ve not had any anxiety for 23 years, and believe me I would have lve gone through divorce, loss of my mother, bringing up 2 amazing daughters.
Then boom it’s happened again.
If anyone out there can help I’d be so so grateful.
This is so scary.
Hi I’m new to this site.
I’m so so glad I’ve found it.
Mine started two weeks ago.
I had a spinal block and that evening l stared with acute anxiety, panics, tremors .
I thought I was going to die.
I then realised that this happened to me 23 years ago when l had an epidural birth.
They told me it was post natal anxiety, I now know it was the epidural.
I’ve not had any anxiety for 23 years, and believe me I would have lve gone through divorce, loss of my mother, bringing up 2 amazing daughters.
Then boom it’s happened again.
If anyone out there can help I’d be so so grateful.
This is so scary.
How are you now, a whole year later?
July 5th 2022 I received two 40mg cortisone shots in my shoulder. It was hell on earth after that. I was in and out of the emergency room and my primary doctor because I felt like I was going insane. Panic attacks , not eating , dry heaving , tremors , fainting and mild hallucinations. Eventually my rheumatologist diagnosed me with steroid induced psychosis and basically said you have to wait it out. It got so bad that I was suicidal and my husband had to 5150 me. It was so hard to get the psych hospital to understand what was going on. They basically did not believe me and thought I was just crazy. Eventually I was discharged and given Lexapro. Idk if it was the Lexapro or steroids but that did not go well. I lost so much weight and was barely eating still having severe panic attacks and suicidal ideation. Eventually I was switched to Zoloft which I felt helped much more.
It has been 8 months now and I am tapering off my Zoloft and although I am scared of the symptoms returning , I have yet to see any. I am still anxious but it has gone from a 10 to a mild 2-3 which I can handle. Everyone on this thread is right. It will get better but slowly. I felt like I was going to be stuck like that forever and I told my husband I was scared I would never be myself again but every day , every month I see more and more of my old self coming back. Be patient with yourself and know that you are not crazy, steroid psychosis / anxiety is real.
Are you trying to message me privately? I’m trying to but can’t see how or where
Hey ! I was actually writing to Lost in AZ but I don’t think they saw it.
Back with an update. I tapered off my Zoloft in March of this year and was good for four months. Slowly all the side effects started coming back. I have a feeling I’m going to be one of those severe cases that last for years. My panic attacks were so severe I started having seizures. This has completely ruined my life and I just want to feel better. Praying all of you have had some relief. Sending a lot of love to my fellow cortisone suffers.
Hi all. This page saved me from thinking I was insane. I too had 1 betamethasone shot in my upper back muscle almost two years ago and it totally ruined my life. The first two months after the shot I could not sleep. I was lucky if I had an hour a night of rest. My body trembled like crazy, I went through mood swings (cried, happy, sad, low libido) and I had dizziness upon standing. Went to the er feeling like I was having a heart attack but was checked out and deemed nothing wrong. The side effects have slowly gone away but I still have trembling when I wake up in the morning or feel my nerves getting the best of me. All blood work came back normal and doctors could not believe this is from the shot. I’m at the point now where the shakes are manageable but it still bothers me. I’m going to try and see a neurologist to see if he can shed some light on it. Also when I wake my hands are numb from my pinky to middle finger.
It has been a scary ride and I don’t understand why the risks were not explained to me when I got it. After doing research it seems the steroid shot only masks the pain and does not actually cure the issue. So if it hides the pain you continue on as normal and it causes further damage. This site has helped as I can see I’m not crazy and there are plenty of people with the same issues. I just hope to get rid of these shakes and get my life back. This has taken forever.
This page saved me too. Like many many others no doctors believed me. Said no! This could not be from the shot! Just remember you have supportive people right here because we've all been through it and then some. It is not you it is the medicine. Just remember that and you will get through this! I promise there is light at the end of the tunnel even though you feel there isn't. Hang tough.
Mcalig would you have any social media we can talk on your steroid experience sounds a lot like mine in 13 months in and have improved compared to the first few months but I am still getting hit with waves of adrenaline feelings and chest pains I had 2 injections one in each foot and
Hello Mcalig,
I am experiencing very similar symptoms as you since having a Kenalog injection three weeks ago. Three days after my injection, I began been experiencing muscle spasms/twitching all over and shakiness and trembling in my arms, legs, and hands as well. In addition, I also am experiencing numbness in my fingers upon waking. I thought I was the only person to experience that symptom, but I was relieved hearing you experienced this as well. How are you doing now? I hope things are better for you and the trembles and numbness have lessened.
Yeah I feel better, still not perfect but it was awful the first three months. Then it started getting better from there super slowly.
Mcalig, thank you for responding. Have the shakes and the numbness gone away for you? I'm glad to hear it is getting better for you. I'm hoping it will for me too.
Still have mild shakes every now and then. Not often but it’s has become less and less
Thank you. What about the numbness in your fingers when you wake? I'm experiencing that right now and I actually just woke up a little bit ago with my fingers numb and it actually took a bit for my pinky to regain blood flow/feeling. This never happened before the injection. :( any helpful thoughts?
Wish I could give you an answer, I still get the numbness. I’ve learned to live with it at this point. It goes away after I wake up
Wish I could give you an answer, I still get the numbness. I’ve learned to live with it at this point. It goes away after I wake up
I feel you, I had my first injection of the same and in my hip. Last night was horrible, I had a panic attack and felt like I was going to die. I'm nauseous too, so I'm asking the same question. I started having pain in my whole left leg that came on suddenly. I see my doctor Monday and I pray he can give me some things to counteract all this. It hadn't helped at all. I'm supposed to feel improvement. Pain relief and so far it's been horrible and very traumatizing for me. There better be an antidote to stop these side effects. I certainly did not sign up for a load of side affects. Cannot wait until this is out of my system. I hope your doing better. Goodluck & hugggsss
Update: I got severe side effects from a hydrocortisone injection almost 4 years ago. Adrenaline, difficulty sleeping, swollen round face, weight gain, muscle weakness, and the worst side effect non-stop pressure in my bones and bone loss.
The side effects slowly decreased over time but I mean very slow, with a small improvement each month. I tried many detox supplements and supplements which supposedly lower cortisol but nothing made a real difference.
I started donating blood and plasma to detox my body, and it made some difference but it was still a slow process. Well a week ago I started taking 15g of creatine monohydrate a day for exercise performance, and I'm shocked because the symptoms of cushing syndrome have gone down dramatically in this short time. I went for a plasma donation this week and it made more of a difference than any previous donation and I'm wondering if it's because of some interaction with the excess creatine in my body that is helping to detox.
I don't know how or why the creatine is helping or if it's because I went for a plasma donation WHILE taking creatine, but I'm feeling close to normal now and it seems almost too good to be true because I thought the cushing side effects would never end.
Update: Felt better for a few days but it's worse now. Don't know how long this will last. Already almost 4 years since injection.
Went for another plasma donation this week. Now I'm feeling better than ever felt since the injection. By that I mean I feel very little pressure in my bones and teeth due to ongoing bone loss from the hydrocortisone.
how long did it take for you to feel normal again like a full month straight?
Thanks
To be clear, I'm still not fully back to normal and still have physical side effects almost 4 years since the injection. It's nothing now though compared to how strong it was before, huge improvement in the past year. I had a severe reaction though, based on all the accounts I read most people don't take this long to get back to normal.
skiath9090x1 may i ask where was your injection given and do you know the dosage? Mine was Kenalog hes i only had .05mg in each foot i get bad adrenaline and chest pains off on since last august its very strange but the adrenaline rushes hit me now evey end of the month around the day i got the injection when i first got the injection it would hit me on a regular basis off and on do you also experience days you feel normal then days you feel adrenaline rushes?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR RESPONSES!
Well for me the side effects constantly went up and down all day, and some days were worse than others. I also noticed that the side effects would get much worse when I was eating less. That's strange because for me it also seemed like it got worse at the end of each month, and would then take a week or two to come down a bit.
bro i really need to talk to you i have almost everything u got im wondering if the think to your bone on face is related with a stiff jaw , mine is stiff as hell now have a good day
Anxiety & Depression from cortisone shot in my shoulder!!
In 2018, I was administered a cortisone shot in my shoulder to help with residual pain from a volleyball shoulder injury. Within a week of the injection, I began noticing huge shifts in my mood. I became super emotional—crying uncontrollably for no reason, feeling sad, irritable with my family, and even had a flash of suicidal thoughts one day. My husband knew something had changed & wasn’t right.
My primary doctor diagnosed me with anxiety & depression (I never had any of this in my life!). I took a few weeks off work, starting seeing a therapist, and eventually ended up on anti-anxiety medicine that I am still taking to this day (almost 4 years later :-(
I found a few forums of people describing similar experiences (cortisone shot causing anxiety / depression / mood changes), but all my doctors brushed off my theory that the cortisone shot had instigated my anxiety & depression.
I was under a lot of stress at the time, so perhaps the injection was just enough to nudge me over the edge??
At any rate, I think it is important that others know that mood changes ARE a potential side affect—and a life-changing one!! I know I will NEVER get another cortisone shot.
I wish I had know of this forum when I was dealing with it. Honestly, worst time of my life. I thought I suddenly was losing my mind. Had cortisone for years no issues. Then 4x in both elbows. Both sides and boom. My life changed within hours. I cried when I read others accounts because it completely described what I felt
It's amazing how so many doctors are completely unaware that a hydrocortisone injection can cause long-term side effects, even when studies exist confirming it. If your side effects are only related to mood you are relatively lucky though if it's possible to say that, it could be much worse if you got the physical side effects like bone loss.
My Dr didn’t admit but he nodded when I told him what happened and said “yes”.
My Dr didn’t admit but he nodded when I told him what happened and said “yes”.
Does anyone have any updates on approx how long it took for them to completely not feel side effects from their cortisone shot i had 1 in each foot for outer bunions last august and have been on a roller coaster since in the beginning it would hit me back to back anxious adrenaline feelings chest pains now i got most the month feeling better and then end of the month comes i start to feel adrenaline anxious feelings all over again that usually last a week or so its funny cause i got the injection the last week of august and it hits me around the same time of the month for the past 10 months when will it end any success stories please share
thanks
I have OA on my neck, shoulders, hands and feet. I had my first cortisone shot for a frozen shoulder in December 2020. My right shoulder hadn't bother me since then. But it took a long time, maybe 6 months or more after I felt relief. I haven't really noticed any side effects. I was just glad that the pain is gone. Then last year, I started having pains in my left shoulder. I asked the rheumatologist to give me a shot but this time it didn't work. So, my orthopedist gave me the second shot this Tuesday. He used a guided ultrasound injection and said it will take about two weeks before I can feel the effect. So far, the pain is minimal, but I still have problems with ROM, and I did notice that I've been sleeping less, some thirstiness, itchiness and feeling hot/sweating.
I got this shot in my spine 5 weeks ago.hart racing, mental crazy ,unstable,bounceing off the wall
cramps in hands and feet.no better yet. called the surgeons nurse. she said none of these wren related to the steroids. thats bad when the nurse knows nothing about their job.
love to get back to myself but starting to think it may not happen. I would gladly go back to just having back pain.they should warn people this happens
It’s awful. I know. I thought I was losing my mind. These posts confirm for me what I thought. No not take anxiety pills! Made my side effects worse!
Hi all its me Lost in Az, almost 7 years post shot just checking in ,I'm doing alright, the shot did cause a lot of residuals I still deal with ,but I push forward .PRAYERS for all to heal from this POISON.
@LostinAz can I private message you ?
@LostinAz can I private message you ?
I took two shots of cortisone on my right foot 8 days ago. The flare effect didn’t start until 6 hours after the shots. I felt fine emotionally and mentally with only my feet pain.
By night time I was crying, emotional, sensitive, negative thoughts began to fade my day. I get chills in the mornings, I can’t sleep at night… I have to tire myself out and then I can get sporadic and short amounts of sleep. My appetite has diminished significantly, as has my sex drive, and always feel dehydrated. My skin has began to peel and feel dry. The mental aspect is the worse! I have a wife and 2 kids… the impact it has had on them shouldn’t be allowed. I am really considering calling in a therapist… practically everyday I’ve gone through an emotional thought and felt unstable.
As many if not All of you have mentioned, calling your doctors have proven to be a stone wall with regard to the side effects! He even mentioned it was me making up my own side effects! WTF!
Told him how I was before and after the shots and the only difference was the cortisone. No other reason. So now I here looking for support anyway I can. And am thankful to have found this group. Reading your stories have given me hope, clarity, and understanding. But no one should go at it alone, especially when these doctors know and the pharmaceutical companies are aware.
I look forward to reading everyone’s posts… and in time share that we’ve come out of it. Thank You!
The only guarantee is that the side effects gradually decrease over time in every person who experiences this, though how long that takes varies.
Also the thin dry skin side effect is something I got as well. Early on my skin felt dry as sandpaper and I felt constantly dehydrated. Now that the side effects are much weaker there are times when my skin instantly goes back to normal, so it does seem to be reversible.
It is an awful experience that we have all dealt with here. I had a lot of the same symptoms as you: anxiety, negative thoughts, headaches, insomnia, chills/adrenaline rushes, dehydrated, nausea, tremors, tinnitus, heart Palpitations, and my hair was falling out. I was in 3 months of what seemed like hell with extreme symptoms but then they started to ease up as the months went on. I seen three different doctors, and made 3 ER trips and all said that it couldn’t be the steroid shot. I wound up seeing a therapist and it helped me tremendously. I would say it’s a good thing to do if you haven’t. Also, if you can drink lots of water and maybe go for walks to help. I wound up on low dose Xanax for some of the extreme symptoms but didn’t have to take it consistently or for very long. I only took it if I felt like that moment or day was just too much to handle.
You will be able to get on the other side of this you just have to believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I used to read and re-read posts on here to give myself hope and good thoughts for the future. You got this!
You know damn well it's that medicine! I knew it too but no doctors and no nurses would say it was. Not until I found this website was I validated. You will come out the other side trust that. And know that it is not you it's this medicine. Hang in there man.
You know damn well it's that medicine! I knew it too but no doctors and no nurses would say it was. Not until I found this website was I validated. You will come out the other side trust that. And know that it is not you it's this medicine. Hang in there man.
You know damn well it's that medicine! I knew it too but no doctors and no nurses would say it was. Not until I found this website was I validated. You will come out the other side trust that. And know that it is not you it's this medicine. Hang in there man.
I am experiencing the same exact thing!! I had my shot 11 days ago. The anxiety is terrible and I have a hard time eating. Did u find anything that helped
It lasted on me a very long time. It depends if the amount was injected. At least that’s what I was told. It’s not fun it affected my whole body. I will never get any corticosteroid or cortisone in my body again. But it will subside. Sorry you are going through this I feel terrible for you.
If you're only experiencing anxiety and difficulty eating that early on then you're a mild case and there should be a big difference after a few months or maybe even sooner. As I mentioned the only thing I've found that can quicken up the process is to start donating plasma regularly.
Hopefully it ends soon and u are right! The anxiety is awful! What does donating plasma do? How often should I do it? I'm willing to try anything!
Hopefully it ends soon and u are right! The anxiety is awful! What does donating plasma do? How often should I do it? I'm willing to try anything!
The side effects are caused by the drug spread throughout your body. Plasma is a part of blood and contains a protein called transcortin, which corticosteroids bind to. I can only speak based on experience but I've tried a lot of things and donating plasma is the only thing that was able to make a significant difference to speed up the removal of the drug from my body, each time I do it I feel some improvement. I also tried taking activated charcoal, a detox supplement, but its effect was minor compared to donating plasma.
Also you should probably force yourself to eat because not eating enough increases your cortisol, which makes the side effects worse.
October 27th I realized I wasn't getting any better. I'm now on Lexapro and it has made a world of a difference for my anxiety and depression. That's the one thing after the injection that nearly destroyed me. Anyone out there that may need a little extra help. Do not be afraid to reach out to a Dr for anxiety and depression even it is short term to get you back on track. I struggled for almost 6 months after the injection and had to get help. And I feel better. I may be on it long term though as ive always struggled with anxiety and depression the injection just made it so much worse.
I have taken steroids before for bronchitis and don't remember any side effects. I just got a shot of cortisone in both knees on Monday for arthritis. I felt fine Monday. Only iced knees because of recommendation. Tuesday morning, started trying to do my knee exercises they advised and after 10 minutes of mild warm up and stretching, got very dizzy and shaky. Laid down 10 minutes. Thought I was overheated. Finished the rest of the mild exercises. Around noon, started feeling very shaky and dizzy... a little nauseated. Laid down, couldn't lay still. Got up. Went to bed 8pm because I was still shaky, sick. Slept an hour. Got up, took my anti-anxiety Klonopin and then slept through the night. I already have anxiety and didn't know these were possible side effects. Today is Wednesday. Woke up okay, ate breakfast and I drink lots of water.
After my typical 24 oz morning water, again started feeling shaky, nauseated, weak, nervous. Was cranky with my dear husband yesterday for no reason. I already suffer from depression (not any worse at this time) and anxiety so I already have the meds and know the addiction level. Woe is me.
Yes that’s what happened to me after get pinched nerve Block with the Steroid injections.I had to go to the em room I had anxiety and heart palpitations! They sent me home. It stay in my body for months and I still get nerve pain from the cortisone steroid injections had them in April
Yes that’s what happened to me after get pinched nerve Block with the Steroid injections.I had to go to the em room I had anxiety and heart palpitations! They sent me home. It stay in my body for months and I still get nerve pain from the cortisone steroid injections had them in April
Yes that’s what happened to me after get pinched nerve Block with the Steroid injections.I had to go to the em room I had anxiety and heart palpitations! They sent me home. It stay in my body for months and I still get nerve pain from the cortisone steroid injections had them in April
Yes that’s what happened to me after get pinched nerve Block with the Steroid injections.I had to go to the em room I had anxiety and heart palpitations! They sent me home. It stay in my body for months and I still get nerve pain from the cortisone steroid injections had them in April
is anyone here fully recovered and how long did it take?
I’m now 22 months out from my injection and I have finally gone back to normal , I feel like my symptoms may have lingered longer than others as I was so worried that I had something neurological wrong with me, since having the mri on my brain I have stopped worrying and I honestly feel like that is why my symptoms have finally gone, no more twitches or tremors which were the side effects that lasted the longest, just wanted to give people hope that the symptoms will eventually stop, if possible try to do something like meditation that can alleviate the worrying (easier said than done I know) I never thought I would get to this point but so happy I have , if you are suffering please remember it won’t last forever, take care folks and I hope you all feel better soon x
Let me say thank you for the response.. I hit one month today after 1 kenolog10 injection in each foot the entire month has been hell from tremos to chest pains to jumping out my skin feeling shaky in my stomach and loosing so many nights of sleep I can say yesterday and today I have felt the best I have in a while only thing i find is I take longer still to fall asleep now but I am sleeping again and chest pains been fading but Im a bit scared cause i have felt some good days during this and then bam symptoms returned hope to god this is the last of it I also think I had a smaller amount compared to some of the people in this post not sure if that will have a effect on my recovery time but I just hope this is really over
3 years and 2 months and I still have side effects. Much weaker now than the first few months though. I probably had one of the most extreme reactions in history though, not even exaggerating.
Side effects I got from a single 100mg hydrocortisone injection: pressure in bones and loss of bone density in my whole body including my face (I could feel my teeth shifting position), pressure in chest, racing heart, difficulty breathing, adrenaline, pacing back and forth, insomnia, mood swings, thin skin, red dry skin, weight gain and swollen face, dry mouth, muscle weakness, mood swings, euphoria or irritation. All the side effects of Cushing syndrome.
im 4 weeks and feeling alot better with the adrenaline feelings and heart racing and chest pains but i had some numbing in one arm and in face off and on during these weeks and it has gone and also returned yesterday and today could these side effects be permit if they been coming and going ?
No it's not permanent, but it's typical for the side effects to go up and down constantly. Some days are better than others and then suddenly the side effects come out of nowhere.
I as well have had steroids through the years from bronchitis to poison Ivy with no side effects. Just watch ur sugar/caffeine intake. That makes ur symptoms worse. Apparently the steroid plays havoc with the adrenal gland flooding our body with Cortisal wich gives ya that fight/flight reaction causing multiple reactions throughout our body. Even in some cases like me causing a stress/anxiety/paranoia/mania/fear response. It affected my sleep, caused a 48lb. Weight loss. Tremors diarrhea, and a terrible depressed state, and super elevated blood pressure, which lasted 18 months. The only thing positive is eventually it does all end. But in my case the event was so traumatic it left me with p t.s.d. from the reactions and side effects! My experience resulted in 18 er visits, 8 blood lab panels, 2 CT scans of my head because I was so sure it was A tumor etc.
Seen a neurologist, Cardiology visits, psychiatric evaluation because doctors claimed steroids can't cause all this, the 2 months of home health care to learn how to walk right and use my hands again from the tremors it gave me. But yes eventually there is an end. I can say that at least. Good luck with your recovery.
I love reading all of the most recent comments and I can relate to so many. It's hard sometimes to remember that this drug has caused all of these side effects and not think theres something seriously wrong with you. That's been my biggest struggle. Because it messed me up so bad mentally. I'm not having anymore the physical effects on the body, thank goodness. But I can def see progress from 3 months ago to now. It's a slow crawl, and come and goes now. Yesterday and today have been okay/good days. But I still expect to get another rush mentally from this. I'm not getting my hopes up that it's done with me yet. I can't explain the excitement that I get when I read about people coming out on the other side of this and return back to normal. I can't wait to see the rainbow after this hurricane.
Yes, that’s what happened to me this year in April. I had it done 2 years ago for a pinched nerve block with corticosteroid. But this time I had a bad reaction - heart palpitations, headache, nerve pain and my body still has damage.
I just passed my 17 week mark, the past 3 days were good days, good mood, laughs, all of that. Today I woke up fine and as the day went on the negative thoughts creeped up. I'm so over it. I want to cry because I want myself back so bad. It's a war inside my head because I know the thoughts aren't true. This is the one side effect that's still lingering on. I've had enough. This is torture. It's suffering. And idk how much more I can take of it.
Update: I'm creeping up on my 5 month mark this Saturday. I've had a few off days these past couple weeks but the symptoms are MILD. but still make it hard to deal with on some days. The past few days I'll wake either really good or in a bad head space and about 2 hours later I'll be okay, or it's vice versa, I'll be okay all day and then at night it will hit me out of nowhere or I'll have a some just good days. But I'm still progressing, I know that for sure. A little anxiety and depression and negative ruminations linger but not strong like before. They are mild but enough to know that it's there. I'm so ready to be back to myself and I can see it coming. It's like a cat and mouse game. But there's def hope. Hang in there. It gets better. And I can now say that with confidence. I couldn't before.
Follow up on my post... it's been almost a month. The dizziness, shakiness and insomnia are no longer a problem. At this time, I am still a little nauseated all of the time and am pretty moody. Also, my depression (after being well controlled for decades by meds) has reappeared. I don't want to do anything... nothing. If it weren't for my husband, I would probably just stay in bed most of the day.
Add to this, I am also having a side effect from the Moderna vaccine. Shortly after receiving the first shot, it was time for my routine mammogram. They saw enlarged lymph nodes in my left arm pit... had me come back for a breast sonogram. They asked if I had the vaccine and which arm I got it in... it was the left. Told me to come back in a few months for another sonogram. Time to get 2nd shot... decided to keep it on the left side. Went back to get next sonogram... it was 6 months after the 2nd shot. The lymph nodes usually shrink in 6 weeks... mine are still enlarged. I have to go back in 3 months for another sonogram and possibly a biopsy. My golden years...
dboothe Depression returning might actually be a good thing in a way. I was a bit depressed before the injection, but in addition to the physical side effects it also had a huge effect on my mood. It felt like non-stop adrenaline, so I would go back and forth between euphoria for no reason and irritation/anger, but no depression. It's like the side effects of the cortisone covered up the depression. Now that the side effects are getting weaker and occasionally almost disappear I can feel my old depression coming right back, it's a sign that the cortisone is wearing off. It's known that based on studies corticosteroids can have an anti-depressant effect.
I dealt with these symptoms and reaction on 2018 it lasted 18 months before I felt myself on a normal day to day basis. In early October 2021 I was prescribed a nasal spray for sinus infection. Started having the familiar symptoms November 4th. I couldn't put my finger on it, wuts the deal? Seen my PCP yesterday for well visit and refills mentioned symptoms I was experiencing. Twitches with fingers, headaches, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, trouble staying asleep. Hot and cold flashes, dizziness,Come to find out the nasel spray was a steroidal spray. I always thought my reaction before was because of the 125mg hip shot I got in 2018 for a severe sinus infection. Turns out I've become allergic to steroids over the years. Here we go again! To be continued
So, it is now almost four months later. Once the shakiness, nausea, weakness, crankiness and nervousness mostly stopped, I was still very emotional... crying at anything and nothing. I also got depressed which had not been a problem since my antidepressant has been working on target for years. At this time, I am still depressed and crying at the drop of a hat. If there's nothing sad, my brain will go to any lengths to find something... world hunger, the uncontrolled COVID and variants, relatives and friends that have passed, especially since COVID, I have also gained quite a bit of weight, which causes more depression and angst. It's a vicious cycle and a shame that I got the cortisone shots during COVID because I believe they magnify each other. Woe is me.
The side effects from the cortisone shots in both knees ended after 8 days, but it seems hips must need more cortisone because those patients seem to have longer side effects.
Hi Joduds,
How long did you experience tremors/twitches for? I'm only 3 weeks out from my injection and I am experiencing a lot of full body twitches, tremors, and tingling. I'm very scared something is neurologically wrong with me like ALS or something. Can you share more about how long yours lasted for, etc. I'm trying to get into a neurologist ASAP.. thanks!
Big update, this info is for Thorne94 and anyone else interested. So I recommended blood donations before to get the drug out of the body, but it does have drawbacks in that for some reason it can make the side effects stronger in the weeks afterward and it takes the body about 2 months to fully recover. Recently I read that coritocosteroids are mainly stored in the plasma portion of blood, binding to a specific protein called transcortin. So I decided to donate plasma yesterday for the first time instead of a regular whole blood donation.
Here's the difference. They take the blood through a machine which separates the plasma from the red blood cells, and then return the red blood cells to your body while keeping the plasma. So it only takes about 2 days max to fully recover from a plasma donation, unlike the 2 months it takes to recover from a whole blood donation. They take out 850 ml with plasma donation instead of 450 ml with a whole blood donation, so almost double. And it can be done every 2 weeks at my hospital instead of 10 weeks for a regular blood donation.
I did the plasma donation yesterday and so far it's the biggest improvement I've ever felt, it's probably more difference than the previous 4 whole blood donations combined. I recommend it to anyone trying to get this drug out of their body.
Skiath9090, please keep us updated on this! I have been an absolute mess since donating blood... it definitely retriggered side effects. I have been very depressed, had insomnia for months, have stretchmarks again, have not been mentally stable. It’s been a mess. I am definitely too scared to jump into donating plasma right now, but please keep us updated on how you feel with each plasma donation and if you go completely back to normal I’ll seriously consider it. It’s been around 4 months since I donated blood and I still don’t feel very ok from it.
That's very interesting Skiath. I used to donate plasma until the machine stopped on me one day and the needle got stuck. Ouch. I haven't been back since then. But I'm creeping up on my 15 week mark since the symptoms started. Sept. 15 will 4 months since I had the injection. It caused a turmoil of side effects on me and turned my life upside down. Messed me up mentally, I had Dr/dp, uncontrollable crying fits, full body shakes, muscle twitches, massive rapid heartbeats, and severe depression, negative intrusive thoughts. I've always had anxiety day to day, but nothing like this. I'm much better now than I was back in june. But it's still a slow gradual crawl of getting better. And time and patience it takes is exhausting. I'm still having mental issues. But I've read and the more you obsess over the thoughts the more your mind clings to them and they stick around.
So I'm in the process of welcoming the thoughts and they seem that the more I welcome them, the more they stay away. The mental part of it is the only part that still lingers and I still have a cramp feeling at the injection site here and there which is very strange. I'm ready for this to be gone and I want myself back so badly I can taste it. It's a long process. And takes massive strength to pull yourself through. It's been very hard. Some days I get discouraged and stuck in my head over all of this. But I'm trying. I'm really trying.
Well it's been nearly 3 days and there's a definite improvement in all the symptoms including bloating, adrenaline, and pressure in my bones. I also haven't gotten a post-donation spike in side effects like with a regular blood donation. I'll do another plasma donation in a few weeks.
Skiath9090, I stumbled upon stuff on the liver and I’m wondering if that could be a piece to the puzzle... I found a book called The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush by Andreas Moritz and I’d love for you to read it and tell me what you think! I stumbled upon it online and was able to read it yesterday online for free without even buying the book. It mentioned some things about corticosteroids in it and how if your liver is congested, your body responds with serious side effects to medications and steroids and such and the body can’t properly detox the stuff because the liver isn’t functioning properly. I’m too scared to try the actual liver flush to get rid of possible gallstones trapped in the liver and gallbladder, but I know we all want to be completely healed and if you’re willing to try it and see results I’ll seriously consider trying it! I just figured I’d bring this to your attention too, I want us all to be completely healed!
I was perfectly healthy before the injection, young, never had any problems with my kidney or clearing other substances like alcohol. I truly believe my hypersensitivity to cortisone is genetic.
How old are you? I’m turning 27 in November! I was young when all this happened too! :( I wasn’t exactly healthy though, I got really messed up in a car accident. I do know I was very skinny until I got these injections though! They are absolutely the reason for everything, I’m just wondering if cleansing the liver very well can help speed up the process of getting this poison completely out :’(
I'm 31 now and was 27 when I got the injection. I've tried different detox supplements and also supplements to lower cortisol, nothing made a significant difference besides blood donations and now the plasma donation has made the biggest difference of all. I also gained a lot of weight from the injection and now I can feel my body starting to lose it even though my eating habits haven't changed. There's nothing I'm looking forward to in life now more than my next plasma donation.
Well I will be checking back here periodically for frequent updates on your progress from the plasma donations, I really appreciate you keeping us updated! I’m really glad it’s working for you right now! I just have to be careful, I’m about to get married and can’t afford increased side effects right now. And cortisol lowering supplements didn’t really make a difference for me either unfortunately. This really has been a nightmare, it would be amazing if plasma donations end up being the cure!
Yeah I will I'm doing my next one on October 7. I'll emphasize again that so far I have not had any spike in side effects like after a regular blood donation, probably because the plasma regenerates within hours, 2 days max, unlike a regular blood donation which takes 2 months to recover.
Hi Angel1508
Hope all is going well and you’re doing better. This is definitely one day at a time . I am 5 months from my lumbar injection . I had 3 shots total - I had severe anxiety , bouts of depression , insomnia , muscle twitches etc.this thread has been a lifeline and that we are not alone . I will never put a steroid in my body . I was wondering how your twitches were going ? Mine were daily for first 6 weeks and then seemed to taper off but have recently come back / not as bad but still lingering - did yours go away - looking for some hope ! just ready for this to go away and get this out of my system ! Get back to normal . Take cate and praying for all !
I never got a twitching side effect. My side effects were constant adrenaline, mood swings, insomnia, and also physical side effects like swollen face and pressure in bones. All the side effects decrease over time as the drug leaves the body, it's just a very slow process in my case.
So it's almost 4 days since the plasma donation now, and my body has gone through the regular daily fluctuations of cortisol spiking, and now I can definitely say the side effects are noticeably weaker than before the donation.
7 days now, there's still improvement compared to before the plasma donation. I should say the side effects constantly go up and down, and there are moments where they get strong, but on the whole it's less than before the donation. There are even physical changes in my skin. One side effect of the injection is it made the skin on my whole body thinner, dry and redder, and now my skin is occasionally going back to normal and healthy looking which is surreal to see.
Hi angel 1508. I totally understand you. My side effects are just like yours. It’s always been more the mental side and still is. It has been 17 months and I’m still waiting to feel how I felt before I got this injection. I mentioned cupping. It removes the toxins. I was good the first time around. But lately my effects have got really strong again. Yet I had calmed down a bit now. It’s like Iv triggered it again. I still want to continue because I want the blood out. But I am back in that dark tunnel again. I always take it all out on my husband. I’m ok with everyone else it’s just my husband who has to deal with my thoughts and anger. I hope these side effects won’t last as long as first time
Hello all, my email didn't notify me that I had replies. This coming Saturday is my 17 week mark, and my twitches had just stopped one day, I still get random ones but nothing like before. I'm still stuck with bouts of depressions and the negative thoughts come and go now. I'll have 2 good days and then 2 bad days. It's like a tide, comes and goes at this point. I did take a recommendation and tried l-theanine and it calms my anxiety down ALOT. The racing heart especially. I only take it at night because it calms me down so much that I can sleep easily. But like stated above I'm still left with the mental effects here and there and I'm hoping that it's a sign that its making its way out for good. I'm lgbt and my wife catches my mood swings bad. And all of my negative thoughts are directed towards her, which I hate.
It makes me so mad and the only thing that makes sense to me as it attacked her in my mind is that she's the one I love and we've been together for almost 14 years. So it attacked what meant most to me. That's how I knew this wasn't me and made me look it up in the very beginning of all of this. It's been a very tough road and I'm still fighting it. It's gradually getting better. Very SLOWLY.
Shabz, I noticed you said you hope they don't last as long as the first time. Can you add more of an explanation on that please. So is this your second go around with these injections, and you said you're on 17 months this time. I'm really hoping mine don't last that long. It's been a nightmare mentally. I just want my life back and be happy again. This was a single injection into the hip for a sinus infection for me. Along with being prescribed a Zpak for 5 days.
Hello Skiath9090
You are my age and was wondering if I can compare some of your info when did you get the shots and do you know how much they gave you and which steroid injection did you receive ? -)
100mg hydrocortisone in my vein in August 2018.
But before the injection I got severe side effects in my whole body from using a betamethasone cream for 2 days on a small area of skin. I'm extremely hypersensitive to all corticosteroids.
Update: I did a 2nd blood donation yesterday. I started getting a post-donation spike in side effects a few hours afterward, but it's already fading 24 hours later. It's hard to place an exact number on it but there's a noticeable reduction in cortisone side effects now compared to before my first plasma donation 1 month ago.
*Second plasma donation
However a slight problem did show up. My hemoglobin was above the normal range, and I read that this is a possible side effect of corticosteroids. I acted just as confused by it as the nurses were so they told me they'll check it before I'm allowed to donate next time. I'll try to lower my hemoglobin by stopping taking iron supplements, and drinking lots of water before my next donation so that my blood is more diluted.
2 days now since 2nd plasma donation, I'm feeling a huge difference now compared to 1 month ago.
I just got another regular blood donation at another hospital, so now I'm at 6 blood donations and 2 plasma donations in the past 7 months. It's definitely helping to drain the cortisone from my body.
I went for a 3rd plasma donation 2 days ago. So far this one has made a significant difference.
Any improvement from anyone and hie king has it been ??
Thanks
I had 2 steroid shot for arthritis in my neck. First one in September 2019 and then again in February 2020 with a nerve block. My symptoms started a couple of weeks after the first. My symptoms were more severe after 2nd injection. I didn’t realize till a few weeks after the 2nd steroid that it is the steroids that have affected me. My life totally turned. Insomnia, negative thoughts, depression, anxiety I was totally messed up inside my head. I was remembering things from the past which never mattered to me before but now they were so huge in my head. I was in such a dark tunnel. I have been reading this forum since I found out that it is the steroid. It’s helped me a lot to understand what is happening to me. It’s been a year and half since my last steroid and I’m better but I still have days. Them days I feel like nothing has changed I’m still where I was.
I have just been praying mostly and believing that I will get there. I have not had any anti depressants. Only recently Someone mentioned a CBD oil which helps you relax. It’s not helped me a lot but I thought it may help others. Everyone is different. The most recent thing I’m trying is cupping. I don’t know if anyone knows a lot about cupping but if you search on it you’ll get a lot of information. But your blood comes out. It takes all your toxins out. It’s a good way to get this steroid out of your bloodstream. Iv had 2 sessions and have felt better. I am continuing the cupping I have been advised 6 sessions to get it fully out my system. So I just wanted to share with other people. I always look on this forum regularly for new advice so I hope my advice might help somebody. Praying for you all always.
I haven't heard of cupping, that sounds interesting. I'm donating blood to get the drug out of my system. I've already posted about this a few times but just sharing the info as much as I can. I'm at 3 years since injection and have already donated blood 5 times this year which has made a big difference, but I still have bad days. Soon I'm going to start donating plasma, which can be done every 2 weeks. I recommend trying this to everyone since it directly removes the drug from the system.
The first week or 2 after a blood donation actually makes the side effects worse in my case, probably because it messes up the balance of cortisone in the body, but when it settles I can feel a difference each time. If you try this don't tell the staff at all about your side effects, just say you feel perfectly fine and healthy so they allow the donation to take place.
Today marks the 13 week mark for me. Overall I feel much better, just got back from vacation and had one night while on vacation with the negative intrusive thoughts creeped up on me in my sleep, when those thoughts start, it makes me nauseous and nervous and triggers anxiety because I know those thoughts ain't true. My days are far and few between now thankfully. I've had a minor episode today as well but no where near how I was. It's a slow gradual crawl now but I do notice a huge difference. My main symptom was mental and my overall nervous system was attacked. I just recently got my sex drive back as well. It's been horrendous on me and had been a hell of a roller coaster that I will never take a ride on again in my life. I'm looking forward to the days that I'm completely better. I can see it coming and I'm slowly becoming happy with my life again like I was before.
The one who recommended cupping, I haven't done it but I've had ALL of the same reactions that you had and I never went in to get meds or help, I've been riding it out because I knew this wasn't me, it was steroid induced psychosis. It takes awhile and this thread helped me so much. I'm creeping up on my 4 month mark since receiving the injection and there's a major difference in me now than who I was 2 months ago. Hang in there. There is hope.
Same with me still feel the side effects since this past April. Worst mistake ever!
I had a cortisone shot in my hip and hip joint. It is now 5 days and I have been out of my mind with panic and depressive thoughts. My body shakes, I haven’t had an appetite, I cry and feel in extreme emotional pain. Yes you are not alone. I bought health food store lithium and tryptophan. I think they help a little- I’m taking over 20 mg of the lithium. I see a psychiatrist tomorrow. This has been the worst experience of my life. You may need a paychiatrist’s help because the internet says these reactions can last six weeks.
I feel you 100%. When I had a cortisone shot yrs ago for my carpal tunnel syndrome I almost had depression after the shot! It was like I wasn't me. I was frustrated, tired, nervous, thirsty all the time, always felt hot. I didn't do anything about it. Just waited and the symptoms subsided. I thinks it took 3 months or so. But everyone of us is different. Accept that is side effects and be patient. Spending you my positive thoughts
I had a Kenalog injection in my hip and had the same reaction you are having. I had insomnia, severe anxiety/depression, nausea, headache, neck stiffness, tremors, heart palpitations, etc. You name it, I was experiencing it. It took me 3 months to get the shot out of my system but the best thing I did was see a therapist. I read through these posts on the regular to get hope and positive reinforcement that it does get better. It will get better for you too, but you just have to hang in there. It’s probably the worst thing to go through ever, and I definitely know how hard it is to explain how your feeling to the people around you but don’t hold anything in and let them help. Take walks if you can, and be around other people if you can so they can be your support. Just know there is light at the end of the tunnel. You got this!
I just hit my 9 week mark. It's been a hell of a ride. I'm slowly getting better and back to myself but not all the way there yet. I fought it and still fighting the end of it. It does eventually let up. This forum was a god send to me. I've read it more times than I'd like to admit. But yes, I had all the same symptoms as you. Just hang in there. I fought it on my own but it takes massive strength to do so. I almost did myself in a few times. The first month and a half was the WORST. I cried everyday, felt like my life was falling apart. Just know you will be better in time. It takes alot of time and patience. It was new to me. Something I had never been through before. Reach out if you need advice.
Hi guys . Yes this thread has been a lifeline and source of hope for me too. I am now 4 months out from shots in lower back . Things have gradually gotten better over time. I too have seen a therapist for help and also take clonazepam for anxiety. I only take it as needed now. I already had anxiety but this shot made it i worse .I also had ongoing muscle twitches ( which was very scary and thought would never stop). But thankfully they started to die down around 6 weeks and now are almost completely gone . I’m so thankful to God for that . The bouts of depression and inability to concentrate has slowly improved too. So I want to say to hang in there everyone going thru this . It takes time and patience but it does get better - time for the steroid to leave out systems . Take good care and my prayers to all!
Hi guys . Yes this thread has been a lifeline and source of hope for me too. I am now 4 months out from shots in lower back . Things have gradually gotten better over time. I too have seen a therapist for help and also take clonazepam for anxiety. I only take it as needed now. I already had anxiety but this shot made it i worse .I also had ongoing muscle twitches ( which was very scary and thought would never stop). But thankfully they started to die down around 6 weeks and now are almost completely gone . I’m so thankful to God for that . The bouts of depression and inability to concentrate has slowly improved too. So I want to say to hang in there everyone going thru this . It takes time and patience but it does get better - time for the steroid to leave out systems . Take good care and my prayers to all!
When you're in it, it seems as if it will never go away, and that you'll be like this forever. The hardest part for me was the depression and negative ruminations which has slowly subsided to almost being gone completely. But not exactly there yet. I'm still fighting and you can to. I had alot happen before I got the shot, so the shot sent me straight down the rabbit hole. My symptoms didn't start until 2 weeks after the shot. So I'm a total of 11 weeks out from the day I got the shot and 9 weeks out since the symptoms started. It's a ride and if I can get through it, so can you. I can't wait until this is gone for good. I have a Florida trip coming up and in the beginning I couldn't be excited about it, and now I'm getting excited. I couldn't enjoy anything that I once loved, I was emotionally numb (which I still am a bit) but as I approach 10 weeks I'm slowly starting to be myself again.
I can see my true self peak through at different times of the day, my mental state is starting to return to normal, and I don't have the physical symptoms anymore. The muscle twitches, full body shakes, muscle soreness, throwing up. All of that has subsided. Now I'm waiting on all the mental side effects to go away fully. It does get better and I've been tracking my progress. I'm looking forward to week 11 and 12. I see that's when alot of others got better. I miss myself and my happy life I had before I had this poison injected in me. The Dr never told me this could happen. The pharmacist denied it, other drs denied it. It's been CRAZY. YOU WILL GET BETTER. IVE BEEN WHERE YOU ARE. HANG ON AND DONT GIVE UP.
The mental side effects aren't actually "mental", it's a physical effect of the drug on the brain. It affects almost the entire body in a negative way. If you're side effects are mainly mental this early on then feel lucky because it means you're a relatively mild case and it won't last long compared to those who got severe physical side effects that lasted years.
It's does help to know that my case would be a mild one even though it felt so severe. I was in grieving over a lost loved one and it seems the shot only intensified everything and made my life a living hell when I was perfectly okay beforehand. My prayers are with anyone that has had to suffer through anything caused by this medicine. Never in my wildest thoughts could I think this could happen. This Saturday will be my 10 week mark, and I'm so ready to be fully back to myself. I've cried so much just wanting it so badly.
Just never go near any drug of this type ever again, not even in cream form.
I just recently had an experience that was similar to my injection reaction and I wondered if it was to a steroid cream that I used. I didn’t know it was a steroid at the time. I was stung by a bee and my mother-in-law had a tube of cream that she had for bee stings and I put some on my foot. I later found out that it was a steroid and I had already been putting cortisone-10 on it thinking that the cream would be okay because it wouldn’t be strong. But randomly, about 2 weeks after I used the cream, I came down with the nausea, head pressure and headache and the extreme anxiousness and it lasted for about a week. I didn’t know if maybe my reaction could be from the steroid cream because it had been almost 2 weeks after I used it.
I just recently had an experience that was similar to my injection reaction and I wondered if it was to a steroid cream that I used. I didn’t know it was a steroid at the time. I was stung by a bee and my mother-in-law had a tube of cream that she had for bee stings and I put some on my foot. I later found out that it was a steroid and I had already been putting cortisone-10 on it thinking that the cream would be okay because it wouldn’t be strong. But randomly, about 2 weeks after I used the cream, I came down with the nausea, head pressure and headache and the extreme anxiousness and it lasted for about a week. I didn’t know if maybe my reaction could be from the steroid cream because it had been almost 2 weeks after I used it.
No def not. I wish I would've never went to the Dr in the first place. I just passed 10 week mark since the symptoms started and I'm slowly coming back to myself. I'm alot better now than I was 8 weeks ago. I can't even wrap my head around how bad it really was now because I'm not in that mind set anymore. It was crazy. I'm ready to be 100% again.
Yes the reaction could definitely be from the cream. Before my injection I used a betamethasone cream which also caused crazy side effects. It started 3 days after using the cream, so it seems typical that there's a delayed response before the burst in side effects.
Today Saturday the 14th is my 11 week mark since the side effects started. 13 weeks since I had the injection. I'm alot better but I still get random negative ruminations and rapid heartbeat out of nowhere. Those are the only 2 effects I still have lingering but no where near as bad as it was a a month ago. I was really going through it at the beginning of June. I'm improving but still not where I want to be. And I just want to be back to my life so bad. Back to myself. The thoughts and racing heart are so annoying, and they are slowly diminishing just not fully gone away yet.
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