Are there any short term complications from getting a steroid injection?
Minor or temporary reactions may result from the use of the cortisone-type medication and these are rather frequent. The day following the procedure, some patients may develop a facial flush which usually lasts 12 to 24 hours. Occasionally, some women can experience some disruption in their menstrual cycle for 1 or 2 cycles. Extremely rarely, a patient could develop an acute allergic reaction to the anti-inflammatory steroid, and this could be treated promptly with medications during the procedure. Diabetic patients will often experience an increase in their blood sugars which can last for 5 to 7 days.
