lynnie22 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 This is a quick question. I have a torn rotator cuff, in alot of pain, scheduled to have a cortisone injection but was reading about side effects -- I have this labile blood pressure lately whether it's related to dysautomia or not which can get really high (separate post). Read that these injections can sometimes cause high blood pressure as well as glaucoma (need surgery for that). Don't know of course how it mixes with POTS itself. Any experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mydoggielovesme2 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I've fallen so much(passing out) that I have injured my shoulder also. I held off getting injectins for a while because of possible side affects, but I just could not stand the pain anymore. Ive had three injections so far. They did not seem to bother my POTS, but you have to remember, everyone is different. I don't think I will have anymore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batik Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I have calcific tendinitis in both shoulders, and cortisone injections have been recommended at times. I asked around the ME/CFS community and decided against it. Are you on sufficient pain meds, and how are you getting on with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joann Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I am interested in this topic also. I posted similar question last week. I have been told I need injections for my neck and am afraid of reactions. I am waiting on an appt. at Cleveland Clinic, maybe they will give me their opinion. I will let you know, but not until mid April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnie22 Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I'm not on any pain meds. They never gave me any, but then, I take quite a bit of sleeping aids to sleep, trouble sleeping. I'm scheduled to get the cortisone shot tomorrow. Ifey about it, but the pain, especially trying to sleep is really hard.It seems that so far you feel like I do -- that it's something to probably avoid if possible. I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I haven't seen any issues with cortisone and POTS but it can be contraindicated for those with EDS. I mention this only because there seem to be a fair few of us on this forum that also have EDS but I can never remember who all it is. If you want more info on cortisone injections and eds, you can find it at ednf.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 ive had them twice in my sacroiliac joints for Ank Spond. I had no problems with POTS from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batik Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Do you have the option to try pain meds first? Can you tolerate them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnie22 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hi,I postponed my injection, doc is now away for two weeks, scheduled then. Asked for pain meds, will pick it up in next couple of days. The pain sure interferes with my sleep! I don't know if I can tolerate pain meds, I will see. But I think I will get the shot when he's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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