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What Causes Palpitations And Anxiety After Receiving A Cortisone Shot?
I had a cortisone shot in my knee today, is it normal to feel anxious and my heart beating fast. I take 25 mg sertraline for my anxiety. My anxiety has been under control for a year. Now I m really scared that this shot has cause my anxiety again. When will the cortisone get out of my system. Is there something I can take. I m scared of getting depressed and suffer from anxiety again. I asked my doctor if they were any side effects he said no, help when will the cortisone get out of my system. Can a juice cleanse work ?
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
cortisone can have many side effect can increase hypertension or cause diabetes.masking of symptoms can be done sowith doctorsadvisevtappering ofsteroidcan be done. consult doctor to get rid of steroid
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