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Do steroid shots for sinus infections make it hard to sleep?

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It can: Some people react to steroids with insomnia. It could be that the sinus pain is keeping you awake. It is also possible that with your sinuses blocked you are having some bouts of sleep apnea at night which will hopefully clear when your sinuses improve.

Answered 9/9/2018

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