Prednisone/cortisone use for pain and withdrawl problems
I have had a number of cortisone injections along with a short course of prednisone for chronic back pain. But I started feeling badly, tired, sob, more painfull all over and low pressure ans pulse. I had a pain pump placed and yes you probably guessed I developed adrenal insufficiency post op day1 when my bp plummetted. Now I am having difficulty getting of prednisone without terrible pain, sweats etc. Along with my adrenals are still not kicking back in. I have just started a slower wean. Oh yes the pump is working fine. I am taking both qxycontin and vicodin for the pain not reached by the pump. Is there anything else I can do. Have you heard of this happening. I didn't think I was using that much cortisone. Should you warn other people to be careful? Thanks
Be sure to talk to your doctor about this. I have read several accounts of people getting whacked by cortisone injections. It doesn't appear to happen very often but it does occur. They do recover - it just takes awhile. Good luck!
http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/h/what-is-cortisone.html
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Be sure to talk to your doctor about this. I have read several accounts of people getting whacked by cortisone injections. It doesn't appear to happen very often but it does occur. They do recover - it just takes awhile. Good luck!
http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/h/what-is-cortisone.html
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