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I had cortisone shot into the nerve between c5 &c6 wed afternoon. I ve felt sick to stomach, extremely tired last 2 days.What are side effects of this injection that are common? Any effects specifically I should worry about or watch for? Didn t get an after procedure instructions page, you would think there was one!
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, first of all it is the invasive procedure may cause serious trauma some time, second steroid may cause many side effect could reduce the immune system increase the chances of fungal infection, weight gain and others, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Cortisone Injection?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, first of all it is the invasive procedure may cause serious trauma some time, second steroid may cause many side effect could reduce the immune system increase the chances of fungal infection, weight gain and others, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.