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My Rhumie has just given me a cortisone injecting in each side of my bottom ,I have been getting dizzy heads could this be a side effect from the injections ,

I do feel they have helped my energy and I am not so stiff any idears please x

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Hi there, yes they always help the pain & stiffness & energy levels go up but I find it's false & always causes something else. My heart goes into overdrive so probably that's what's causing your headaches & dizziness.

I hope it all soon wears off for you

Take care Gid Bless

Hayley

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I always suffer with a very red hot and flushed face and arms after a cortisone shot in my shoulder. In addition I feel shaky and a little weak for up to 48 hours too.

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