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What Causes Anxiety And Anger Post Getting Cortisone Injection?
Question: I had a cortisone injection in my elbow 5 days ago now experience anger crying anxiety ........ How long will it last?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Corticosteroids even when injected can cause mood swings, irritability, crying, and even depressed mood. This would be expected to go away in a few days. If it does not, it is very important you visit a doctor to consider a medication such as lorazepam or an increased dose of Xanax to help with this in the short-term. But I would wait a few days first as this should go away on its own.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Corticosteroids even when injected can cause mood swings, irritability, crying, and even depressed mood. This would be expected to go away in a few days. If it does not, it is very important you visit a doctor to consider a medication such as lorazepam or an increased dose of Xanax to help with this in the short-term. But I would wait a few days first as this should go away on its own.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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I have PTSD was doing better before that shot now trigger lot of emotion flashbacks anger........ I hope it goes away soon XXXXXXX
I have PTSD was doing better before that shot now trigger lot of emotion flashbacks anger........ I hope it goes away soon XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I'm sorry this has made your PTSD symptoms worse. Steroids can certainly do that. I would expect this to go away in a few days. If not, reach out to me or another physician.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I'm sorry this has made your PTSD symptoms worse. Steroids can certainly do that. I would expect this to go away in a few days. If not, reach out to me or another physician.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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