Question 1

allergic reaction to medicine and had a steroid injection, when should i have relief?

Accepted Answer

Depends on when: Usually u c results in a from about 30 minutes and r long lasting. Minutes. If u were in acute distress an injection of Epinephrine should have been used & the results r almost immediate.

Question 2

i had to take a steroid shot yesterday do to allergies and i woke with both my hands feeling like there asleep. is that a allergic reaction to shot?

Accepted Answer

No: Allergic reaction usually present as a rash or swelling or gastroentestinal symptoms. Numness of the hands in the morning can be due to your position when you are sleeping.

Question 3

had depo-medrol steroid injection on19th for allergies.had shoulder surgery 3 weeks ago. which painkillers are safe to take?hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

None interact with: injection, which is a small amount of drug in one spot and not everywhere.
Frankly, the slight risk is the meloxicam (aspirin like drugs potentially increasing the bleeding risk of the injection).
then there are separate issues about the safety of narcotics/tylenol/etc cannot say in your particular case, but generally, safe.

Question 4

does 40mg of steroid shot for allergies work?

Accepted Answer

Often: However its benefits are transient.

Question 5

2015 seasonal allergies are awful in nj and zyrtecd 5mg isnt helping me at all , should i bother with claritind or seek an allergy 'steroid' shot?

Accepted Answer

See below: Zyrtec D is stronger than Claritin D.
Generally speaking if Claritin or Allegra are not helping allergists will often ask the patient to double the dose(plain anti-histamine with out the "D").  Flonase will often help nasal symptom. Visine-A will help allergic conjunctivitis. When the above are not helping a short course of corticosteroids can help. For more info go to http://bit.ly/1vIxPUk

Question 6

is it tropical steroid withdrawal ? i was giving betamethasone dip aug 0.05 ointment for an allergic reaction on my fingers from nails gel polish . but after 9 days symptoms clear. but when i stop it using my fingers are hurting me ?

Accepted Answer

: Had you been plastering your fingers with excessive amounts of topical corticosteroids? There would be some systemic effect but I doubt it would be enough to suppress arthritis symptoms, however.  If it did, theoretically arthritis would rebound upon discontinuation of large amounts of the ointment. I would look for other reasons for your painful fingers however. ?overuse of fingers

Question 7

is steroid injection neccessary for large local reaction to insect sting(20 cm).and is one at greater risk of having systemic reaction next time?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: Steroid injections can decrease itching or intensifying symptoms, but a localized arthus reaction that has stopped will eventually fade. Simple antihistamines can help &amp; avoid the side effects of steroids. Allergic reactions tend to replicate themselves the same way per exposure, however, a consult with an allergist to review your history would be prudent.

Question 8

can i get an epidural steroid injection if i am allergic to ivp dye?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Esi involve the insertion of steroid into the space outside of the dural covering through either the translaminar or transforaminal approach. Although "dye" is use for location, it is not essential to safely perform an esi.

Question 9

is it possible for a caudal spinal steroid injection to cause cauda equina syndrome symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: These injections are usually a combination of cortisone and local anesthetic ( Lidocaine, novocaine, marcaine, etc.)-no: these mediciations should provide relief and anesthesize the area.

Question 10

tested positive for herpes simplex 2.  believe it is possible but unlikely. the test was mail in with me collecting sample.i had received a steroid injection an hour before i collected sample to treat symptoms of bronchitis. would this effect test?

Accepted Answer

No: A corticosteroid injection should not affect the herpes test. Herpes simplex 2 could have been transmitted by a partner who didn't have any eruption.

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Allergic reaction to medicine and had a steroid injection, when should i have relief?

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I had to take a steroid shot yesterday do to allergies and i woke with both my hands feeling like there asleep. is that a allergic reaction to shot?

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Had depo-medrol steroid injection on19th for allergies.had shoulder surgery 3 weeks ago. which painkillers are safe to take?hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

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Does 40mg of steroid shot for allergies work?

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2015 seasonal allergies are awful in nj and zyrtecd 5mg isnt helping me at all , should i bother with claritind or seek an allergy 'steroid' shot?

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Is it tropical steroid withdrawal ? i was giving betamethasone dip aug 0.05 ointment for an allergic reaction on my fingers from nails gel polish . but after 9 days symptoms clear. but when i stop it using my fingers are hurting me ?

A member asked:

Is steroid injection neccessary for large local reaction to insect sting(20 cm).and is one at greater risk of having systemic reaction next time?

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Can i get an epidural steroid injection if i am allergic to ivp dye?

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Is it possible for a caudal spinal steroid injection to cause cauda equina syndrome symptoms?

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Tested positive for herpes simplex 2. believe it is possible but unlikely. the test was mail in with me collecting sample.i had received a steroid injection an hour before i collected sample to treat symptoms of bronchitis. would this effect test?

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