Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Treatment For Chest Pain And High Blood Pressure?

I got my first cortisone shot in both knees two days ago. Yesterday, I looked like I got sunburned on my face, neck and arms. Plus they were hot. The redness in my arms is gone, but I still look flushed in the face and neck today. Also, I haven t felt well at all. I feel like I have the flu. Nausea, gas, burping, etc. Now tonight, I m having chest pains. They hurt across the front and back. My blood pressure is up as well. I take iodine for my thyroid. I had a cyst on it drained a few months ago. Thoughts?
posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Twitter Fri, 13 Mar 2015 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 13 Mar 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having side effects of cortisone.
Cortisone is corticosteroid. And in rare cases after intraarticular injection, this can cause sudden anaphylactic reaction.
So your skin lesions are mostly due to side effects of cortisone.
Better to consult dermatologist for this. You may need antihistamine and anti allergic drug.
Chest pain with high blood pressure is also seen due to steroid injection. This is due to effect on heart. So get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart damage.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Iodine


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Treatment For Chest Pain And High Blood Pressure?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having side effects of cortisone. Cortisone is corticosteroid. And in rare cases after intraarticular injection, this can cause sudden anaphylactic reaction. So your skin lesions are mostly due to side effects of cortisone. Better to consult dermatologist for this. You may need antihistamine and anti allergic drug. Chest pain with high blood pressure is also seen due to steroid injection. This is due to effect on heart. So get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart damage.