Suggest Treatment For Allergic Itching Caused After Taking Cortisone Injection

Posted on Wed, 24 Dec 2014

Question: I have cortisone injection four weeks ago ,and gave me a reaction .AT the present moment I can't stop scraching my body is very itchi and my genitals are very sensitive from scraching I can sleep,
It did help me with my problem Bursitis in my shoulder but......... very dificult with this scraching is there anyting can I take to help? or how long this will last?.Ice help a bit
Thanks for you help

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Any rashes in body?

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
It is very unusual for cortisone ( steroid) injection to cause itching/allergy. However, cortisone can increase blood glucose levels which can cause itching. Do you have any rashes or redness in body ? Have you had a blood glucose test done? If not, it would be good idea to get it checked along with a CBC. Meanwhile you may take Piriton or Cetrizine for itching.
Regards
Binu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (44 minutes later)

Dear DC.

You'r asking me if I do have redness in my body? Yes I do have redness and rush, on my legs, arms, stomach,breast,vagina .

No I haven't done any glucose test.

What that mean CBC?

Do I need presciption for Piriton o Cetrizine?
Thank YOU

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Over the counter

Detailed Answer:
Piriton or Cetrizine doesn't need prescription. You may even get it in Coles or Woolworths or any pharmacy. However, I must warn you that, it can cause sedation and please do not drive after you take it. Best to use it at night. You may also apply a gentle cream like calamine lotion on itchy areas.

CBC means complete blood count.

Since you haven't had blood glucose tests, it is better to get one done

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (56 minutes later)

Thanks alot
Regards

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you speedy recovery

Detailed Answer:
no worries. if you have no relief in 24 to 48 hours, please meet a GP who can examine you and suggest further. Wish you speedy recovery

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar