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What Causes Persistent Dizzy Spells After Taking Hdrocortisone?
I had a blocked artery on February 8th and I have been on medications for the issue ever since. Today my PCP gave me a shot of hydrocortisone in my knee. I have been getting dizzt spells for the last hour. Do you think this could be a drug interation affecting my equilibriam?
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Hello,
Sometimes, injection of steroids inside the joints as your knee is associated with dizzy spells in the first days. I advise to stay sit or lay down for the first hours. Take plenty of fluids. Apply cold compresses locally. Should report this to the doctor who did the injection.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
Sometimes, injection of steroids inside the joints as your knee is associated with dizzy spells in the first days. I advise to stay sit or lay down for the first hours. Take plenty of fluids. Apply cold compresses locally. Should report this to the doctor who did the injection.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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