Question 1

if i have an allergic reaction to a cortisone shot what can be given to me to counteract it?

Accepted Answer

Call/see your doctor: in the interim use OTC antihistaminic, unless contraindicated

Question 2

i had an allergic reaction to epoxy resin for crafts, how long before a cortisone shot clears up a severe rash on my hands and wrists?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: It really depends on several factors. Did you get all of the material off your skin? How long was it in contact with your skin? Is this the first or 2nd time you have had this reaction? How much "cortisone" was in the injection? Most reactions clear in a week. Sometimes a 2nd injection may be necessary. In that case, figure two weeks. But is should get better each day.

Question 3

had are recent allergic reaction to cipro! lasted about 4 months, am fine now. need a cortisone shot for swollen vocal chords, is it safe ?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: I'd great doubt that the 4-month long "allergic reaction" was from cipro (ciprofloxacin).  As for your swollen vocal cord, have you seen an ENT doctor on this condition?  If it is just a one-time thing, cortisone may be ok but whether it works or not is another issue.  If it is a recurrent problem, then you need to consult an allergist since throat swelling can be a life-threatening event.

Question 4

is cortisone shot effective in relieving allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but only temporarily.  It will not get rid of the allergies and you may still have the allergic reaction but not as severe.  In addition, steroids have many side effects including increasing risk of infection.

Question 5

i have severe seasonal allergies.take every medication. only thing that really works is prednisone or cortisone shot. possibke to take on a schedule?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not: Prednisone is not usually indicated for nasal symptoms.  See an allergist to find out what else can be done.

Question 6

i had a cardiac reaction to oral steriods.i injured my neck and workmans comp.is trying to push cortisone shots.could i have a allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac reaction: Sorry to hear about your problems. Need more details about what you mean by reaction. Rare to be allergic too steroids. Discuss with your Dr.

Question 7

got cortisone shot in knee. within hours had headache and very uncomfortable facial flushing.  reaction? what helps relieve symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Call your doc: Sounds like an allergic reaction to what was injected. While antihistamines my help,the symptoms, you need to call the doc who,injected your knee, so,it snd you can be examined, and allergy can be listed to avoid a worse problem if this med is used again.

Question 8

does it really help to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) when you are having face flushing from a cortisone shot on the second day?is that just a sensitivity reaction?

Accepted Answer

FACE  FLUSHING: Cortisone shot can cause sympathetic nervous reaction such as face flushing, tachycardia, etc. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps by calming you and puts you to sleep.

Question 9

how fast does a cortisone injection work on a rash from allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Slight delay: Cortisone is in the class of steroids and while they are very quickly absorbed, the good effect can take 12 to 24 hours to notice.  The peak effect may take a few days even.  In general steroid injections have been replaced by short or intermediate duration steroids to maintain the effectiveness and decrease the risks.  The first goal is to identify the reason for the rash.

Question 10

i've got a rash from allergic reaction to antibiotics and just had a cortisone injection and have cortisone tablets, after how long will the rash go away?

Accepted Answer

7-14 days: Usually one week or less after stopping med, but can take as long as 2-3 weeks.

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If i have an allergic reaction to a cortisone shot what can be given to me to counteract it?

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I had an allergic reaction to epoxy resin for crafts, how long before a cortisone shot clears up a severe rash on my hands and wrists?

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Had are recent allergic reaction to cipro! lasted about 4 months, am fine now. need a cortisone shot for swollen vocal chords, is it safe ?

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Is cortisone shot effective in relieving allergies?

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I have severe seasonal allergies.take every medication. only thing that really works is prednisone or cortisone shot. possibke to take on a schedule?

A member asked:

I had a cardiac reaction to oral steriods.i injured my neck and workmans comp.is trying to push cortisone shots.could i have a allergic reaction?

A member asked:

Got cortisone shot in knee. within hours had headache and very uncomfortable facial flushing. reaction? what helps relieve symptoms?

A member asked:

Does it really help to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) when you are having face flushing from a cortisone shot on the second day?is that just a sensitivity reaction?

A member asked:

How fast does a cortisone injection work on a rash from allergic reaction?

A member asked:

I've got a rash from allergic reaction to antibiotics and just had a cortisone injection and have cortisone tablets, after how long will the rash go away?

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