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Migraine

Do Cortisone Injections Trigger Headaches?

    Question

    Asked by 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

    Answered by Nancy Harris Bonk
    You should know: The answer above provides general health information that is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment recommendations from a qualified healthcare professional.