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What Causes Extreme Fatigue After Taking Epidural Steroid Injection?

I had first of a course three steroid spinal injection 4 days ago. I am experiencing extreme fatigue-much like being on chemo- and cannot find any references to this in side effects. Would like some idea id this is temporary. Pain went from 9 to a one
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Yes the fatigue is due to the steroids and I would recommend a more detailed discussion with your prescribing doctor. Also there are a few other side effects like weight gain, changes in skin, etc.

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What Causes Extreme Fatigue After Taking Epidural Steroid Injection?

Hi. Yes the fatigue is due to the steroids and I would recommend a more detailed discussion with your prescribing doctor. Also there are a few other side effects like weight gain, changes in skin, etc. Best wishes.