effects of cortisone injections

[jen93052]

I had 2 cortisone injections today and my blood pressure and pulse seem to be elevated.  How long will my BP and pulse stay elevated?

[opus88]

was the cortisone to the hips or spine?
ESI's and nerve blocks or cortisone does anything help?
were you satisfied with any of these proceedures?

[RunningMom]

I've had elevated BP for up to 3 weeks due to the cortosine.  I've had several ESI's and nerve blocks this past year.  The doctors didn't seem to be concerned about the blood pressure.  

[Tuckamore]

Hi Jen,

Welcome to the Pain Management Forum.

It is normal for some elevation of your B/P and Pulse. It may linger for a day or two. As Opus said if it is extremely high than you should contact your physician.

Hope the cortisone injections help ease your pain.

Peace,
Tuck

[opus88]

hi, I am not sure abt you're BP but is there any redness or swelling at the injection site?
are you running a fever?
Did they not explain to you to watch for a reaction to the cortisone?
How high is you're BP and pulse?
If very high and showing some/all of these other symptoms I was told to go to the ER
hope ur better soon