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What Are The Side Effects Of Cortisone Injections?
I had a cotisone injection in my knee this am an have been burning up out of my mind hot . It was my 1st shot. Ihave lupus and RA have mensucal damage awating surgery knee actually good shape arthritis wize. Im 49 . Havent had menopause yet. Is this normal?
Mon, 1 Mar 2021
Hello,
No such short term side effects. But for long term use, it cause iatrogenic Cushing syndrome.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
No such short term side effects. But for long term use, it cause iatrogenic Cushing syndrome.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diwashish Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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