Fever after cortisone injection

I had a cortisone injection in my foot 2 weeks ago for plantar fascitis.  Within 3 hours I had a fever.  It ranges from 99.6 - 101.5F.  (I normally sit around 97.8F)  I have had 2 CBC's, inflammation testing, urinalysis, levels for virus were tested, etc.  I have seen my CNP, another MD, and my podiatrist.  All of them say the fever has NOTHING to do with the cortisone injection. So am I crazy?  Is it just plain coincidence?  Or is my body having a reaction to the cortisone?  And will the fever ever go away???  This is hindering daily life 10 fold.......... Any suggestions?

[aldunn72023]

You are NOT crazy.  I have this same problem.  Not only do I run fever, I begin having difficulty breather, my skin flushes and becomes very painful that I cannot stand anything touching me.  I went to a neurosurgeon last week and he offered epidural injuections of steroids.  After I told him what the cortisone and steroids do to me, he said that he has another lady in his office that has the exact same problem.  He said it is confusing because there are no warning labels on the medication about this, but people can suffer side effects and can develop and allergy to the medication.  The best thing you can do is stop receiving the injections and avoid all steroids whether they be injected or given orally.  This is what I have had to do and I am fine now.  The fever will go away, but it will take a little bit.  It is a reaction to the cortisone so do not let any doctor tell you otherwise.  It is possible to have a reaction to the medication.  If they have questions about this, tell them to contact Dr. J Michael Calhoun in Arkansas, as he has two patients who have this same problem.  Do not allow them to give you another one.  With each injection I received, the reaction got worse.  I would not wish the side effects of this upon anyone as it is painful, miserable and causes agony.

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, cortisone belongs to a corticosteroid group of drugs. It is very effective drug in reducing the inflammation (which is mediated by various cytokines in the body). Cortisone is unlikely to cause the fever or raised body temperature.

In such cases we need to rule out the possibility of the infection. If there is a bone pain, we can suspect a infection like osteomyelitis. You may need to repeat complete blood counts along with ESR and CRP after few days. If infection suspected then it needs appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Other possibilities can be connective tissue disorder like sarcoidsis, rheumatoid arthritis, SLE etc. ESR will help to rule out any on going chronic inflammation. I suggest you to consult physician for further evaluation. Take care and regards.

[aldunn72023]

That would be nice DOCTOR if your answer actually pertained to the question.

[cinders1959]

I had an injection to my hip while it was being injected I had severe pain that ran into my knee, I have had injections before for heel spurs and bursistis in my shoulder never have I felt that intense pain. Now when I woke this morning I am running a fever and am flushed and have a terrible headache  what is all this about?