Question

Originally asked by Community Member dileigh

Do Cortisone Injections Trigger Headaches?

I have had 2 different cortisone injections in my shoulder in the past few months and several hours later I developed a headache - is this common? I have had to resort to the injections to combat a combination of bone spur, arthritis and bursitis because I am subject to mediction overuse headaches and can’t take anti-inflammatories every day.

Answer

Hi dileigh,

Cortisone is a steriod, and some of the potential side effects can be headaches, slow wound healing, nausea, and mood changes to name just a few. Did you have Migraines before you started your injections, or are these headache related to the cortisone?

Did that help at all?

Nancy

You should know Answers to your question are meant to provide general health information but should not replace medical advice you receive from a doctor. No answers should be viewed as a diagnosis or recommended treatment for a condition.

Answered by: Nancy Harris Bonk