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What Causes Redness On The Face And Chest After Taking A Steroid Shot?
Question: I GOT A STEROID SHOT AND ANTIBOITIC SHOT YESTERDAY .I HAVE A SINUS INFECTION /UPPER INFECTION SEVERE STOPPED UP NOISE AND TODAY MY FACE AND UPPER CHEST AND ARMS HAVE REDNESS IN THEM LIKE I'M SUNBURNT.I WAS GIVEN 875 MG AMOXICILLIN WHICH I'VE TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES IN MY LIFE .I'M 44 AND HAVE HAD SINUS PROBLEMS MY WHOLE LIFE,HAVE TAKEN ALLERGY MEDS SINCE A CHILD A LOT OF MEDS I TAKE NOW LIKE MUCINEX AND FLONASE I TOOK AS A PRESCRIPTION FOR YEARS BEFORE BECOMING OVER THE COUNTER,THEY ALSO GAVE ME SIGULAIR WHICH I'VE NEVER TAKEN BEFORE BUT I TOOK IT AT BEDTIME LAST NIGHT ONE DOSE AND HAVEN'T TAKEN ONE TONIGHT YET.I FEEL LIKE THIS IS THE STEROID SHOT FROM YESTERDAY CAUSE THEY ALWAYS MAKE MY FACE RED BUT NEVER MY FACE OR ARMS??????/
Brief Answer:
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the query. Your symptoms are very likely related to the steroid injection. Dependingnon the dose and formulation of the steroid you could experience a range of side effects including redness of the face and arms.
Inwoild anticipate this symptom to slowly improve over the next 24-48 hours. make sure to stay well hydrated and maintain regular physical activity
If after 48 hours you still have symptoms then please contact your primary doctor for discussion.
Sincerely, Dr Galamaga
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the query. Your symptoms are very likely related to the steroid injection. Dependingnon the dose and formulation of the steroid you could experience a range of side effects including redness of the face and arms.
Inwoild anticipate this symptom to slowly improve over the next 24-48 hours. make sure to stay well hydrated and maintain regular physical activity
If after 48 hours you still have symptoms then please contact your primary doctor for discussion.
Sincerely, Dr Galamaga
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Dr. Yogesh D
THANK YOU SO MUCH .DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHY THEY WOULD WANT ME TO TAKE THE SINGULAR AT BEDTIME RATHER THAN DURING THE DAY,DOES IT MAKE YOU SLEEPY.I DIDN'T NOTICE AFTER TAKING JUST WONDERING?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
hello again.
Some patients may get a bit drowsy from singular which is most likely why they ask you to take it at bedtime. For some people however it may not cause significant drowsiness.
You can likely take it at any time during the day if that is your preference.
I hope you continue to feel better. I wish you continued good health.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
hello again.
Some patients may get a bit drowsy from singular which is most likely why they ask you to take it at bedtime. For some people however it may not cause significant drowsiness.
You can likely take it at any time during the day if that is your preference.
I hope you continue to feel better. I wish you continued good health.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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