Question 1

can a cortisone injection in your thigh create muscle spasms?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Though not a typical phenomena after an injection, it is entirely possible. Occasionally, the injected solution may irritate a nerve that could temporarily cause muscle spasms. To remove all doubt consult with the practitioner that gave the injection.

Question 2

can a cortisone injection in ur wrist joint create muscle spasms?

Accepted Answer

It could: The injection may cause some physical ; chemical irritation ; u may have some spasm in the associated muscles, but they r not serious. Massage, stretching, can help but they should b short lived ; improve with use.

Question 3

hip bursitis severe pain. compromised mobility due to horribly painful muscle spasms after 5mins of putting leg on ground. no msa on health plan. last cortisone injection 24 jan 2020?

Accepted Answer

Possible limb lengh: You didn’t state how you acquired this problem. If ambulation, running , walking is associated with this problem then it’s very possible you have a limb length difference causing bursitis of abductor muscles of the hip where they are attached. Placing a heel lift on short side will help

Question 4

dx with hpt tuesday, 21-01-2020. they started him on mylan-indapamide. and prexum. he received a cortisone injection into his right shoulder previous week. currently having high bp (144/81)high pulse rate (81)chest pains, muscle spasms? night worse

Accepted Answer

Cortisone: I don't believe that the medications are causing his symptoms. Corticosteroid effects should have abated by now.  His pulse and bp are mildly elevated.  Chest pains, whether day or night, warrant an investigation. He should see his physician or a specialist in internal medicine for evaluation of his symptoms. Appropriate testing will be done.

Question 5

had cortisone injection in lower back 3 days ago. experiencing constant muscle twitching in both calves since.  is there a connection?

Accepted Answer

Most likely benign: I assume you have had an epidural block, if you don't have any weakness in the legs  there is nothing to worry about.

Question 6

can cortisone medication relieve painful muscle spasms  throughout your body?

Accepted Answer

No: cortisone has nothing to do with muscle spasms. cortisone is an antiinflammatory and can work being injected directly into a joint or taken orally

Question 7

i've had muscle spasms on right side of neck after withdrawing from klonopin. would flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) or cortisone shot help inflammation in sternoclemastoid?

Accepted Answer

No: They needs a more detailed evaluation then muscle relaxants or shots especially when there is pain on swallowing.

Question 8

can tight,spasming hip, butt, low back muscles on one side cause leg to hurt? had steroid shot in butt gave a little relief but still feels crampy

Accepted Answer

Spasm: Absolutely, spasm can reduce blood flow and cause pain/aching in the leg. Not sure why you had the steroid IM shot though. Consider getting your low back looked at by a chiropractor or a DO who knows how to manipulate.  Odds are you have a structural issue somewhere below L2.  Soak in a hot bath then do some gentle stretching exercises.

Question 9

what occurs if a cortisone injection does not work?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The injection was not positioned correctly or that the issue is beyond response to cortisone.

Question 10

doctors, do you think i can die from a cortisone injection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You possibly could die from a cortisone injection if you are truly allergic to cortisone and given a sufficient dose, but death related to a single cortisone injection for a healthy person with no known allergy to cortisone would be highly unlikely.

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Can a cortisone injection in your thigh create muscle spasms?

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Can a cortisone injection in ur wrist joint create muscle spasms?

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Hip bursitis severe pain. compromised mobility due to horribly painful muscle spasms after 5mins of putting leg on ground. no msa on health plan. last cortisone injection 24 jan 2020?

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Dx with hpt tuesday, 21-01-2020. they started him on mylan-indapamide. and prexum. he received a cortisone injection into his right shoulder previous week. currently having high bp (144/81)high pulse rate (81)chest pains, muscle spasms? night worse

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Had cortisone injection in lower back 3 days ago. experiencing constant muscle twitching in both calves since. is there a connection?

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Can cortisone medication relieve painful muscle spasms throughout your body?

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I've had muscle spasms on right side of neck after withdrawing from klonopin. would flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) or cortisone shot help inflammation in sternoclemastoid?

A member asked:

Can tight,spasming hip, butt, low back muscles on one side cause leg to hurt? had steroid shot in butt gave a little relief but still feels crampy

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What occurs if a cortisone injection does not work?

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Doctors, do you think i can die from a cortisone injection?

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