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had cortisone shot Wednesday now my forearms are burning

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lori73442
lori73442

I had a cortisone shot Wednesday in my left shoulder. It hurt for two days, better today. But I realized my forearms on both arms arm hot. Is this common with cortisone shots? Rest of arms feel fine. Its just the forearms that are hot.

Lori

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  • mary82457
    mary82457 lori73442

    Posted

    I had a sImIlar response to a cortIsone shot; In my case the heat and redness went away In a few days. I belIeve It was an Inflammatory response, but perhaps you should tell your MD. I'm not goIng to have any more of the same shots, personally.
    • lori73442
      lori73442 mary82457

      Posted

      Mine lasted about four days. At night I started putting aloe vera on it; it helped.
  • mary82457
    mary82457 lori73442

    Posted

    i just remembered; my reaction to the shot started with bright red (face) cheeks, which threw me off, until the arm turned hot and red. Steroids are peculiar and cause wierd reactions, i think. Hope it helps you in the long run.
    • lori73442
      lori73442 mary82457

      Posted

      After the shot pain went away and the burning went away the shot has helped a lot. Not sure if I would want another one though.
    • mary82457
      mary82457 lori73442

      Posted

      My shot didn't seem to do much after the initial slight increase in pain. I see the ortho-doctor tomorrow, but if he pulls out his needle I'm leaving.
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