Had Cortisone Shot For Shoulder Injury But It Didn't Work. Noticed Numbness In Jaw, Arms And Leg. Suggest?

Posted on Wed, 21 Aug 2013

Question: Hello Doc. My name is XXXXX about 5 weeks I had a Cortisone shot for shoulder ( left) injury it didn't work as far as I'am concerned . I noticed getting numbness starting in my right jaw ( Like freezing at a dentist ) going into right arm and down to my leg . It is like when your sleeping and wakeup and your leg or arm are numb

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Tiwari (1 hour later)

Hello XXXXX
Welcome at XXXXXXX

I have read your query with diligence.Before answering your question i want to know some details -

-Is there associated weakness in limbs?

-Is there any affect on speech & memory?

-Are you suffering from high blood pressure or diabetes?

-Are you taking any medicines?

Please reply.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vasanth

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Tiwari (1 hour later)

All questions you asked me are NO

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Tiwari (52 minutes later)

Hello XXXXX
Thanks for information.
I am quite sure from your present details that present symptoms are not due to steroid injection.These symptoms can be due to stress or due to a neurological disorder.I will advice you to consult to a neurologist for this.This type of paraesthesias or abnormal sensations may also be due to deficiency of vitamin B12.I will advice you to get your self checked for levels of vitamin B12 in blood.

Hope this all will help you.

With best wishes.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E