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Is insomnia a side effect of epidural steroid injections?
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As above : Side effect is rare and unlikely this will happen.
Answered 4/25/2016
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Absolutely: It is not uncommon for patients to feel "wired" or "hyper" for several days after an epidural steroid injection. Steroids have many effects on the body including increasing your glucose (i.e. Sugar rush). Fortunately, this is a temporary side effect that will subside.
Answered 3/6/2020
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Possibly: Mood and sleep disturbances are possible after epidural steroid injections.
Answered 10/7/2020
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