Orthopedist Questions

“Cortisone Shot and Nausea ”

I’m 19 years old and female, I am currently on birth control and have been being treated for pain in my knee. I was given a lidocaine shot this last monday and a cortisone shot this past tuesday. Every time I’ve eaten since I've felt nausea and as though I'm going to throw up. Is this a normal side effect?

Female | 19 years old
Complaint duration: 5 days
Medications: Birth Control

5 Answers

No. You should contact your physician.
Hello,

You may have a side effect from the injection or with a combination of your other medications. We can help you find other alternatives if you would like to schedule a consultation. Please call Straith Orthopedics at 855-STRAITH.

Straith Hospital For Special Surgery
23901 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48033-6035
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Thanks for sharing your cortisone question with the FATD community. Please allow me to give my thoughts, tips and suggestions. Sorry to hear about your knee. Unfortunately, there are so many side effects of cortisone, that nausea can be one of them. There has been no study that has ever shown that a cortisone injection significantly helps joint problems over the long-term. I do not suggest you get another one. Other side effects can be weight gain, hormonal imbalances, water retention and heart palpitations. I hope your nausea subsides. I recommend getting rest and staying hydrated. I hope this helps.
That is not a typical side effect from a cortisone injection based on my experience with them. The most common side effects tend to be s transient rise in blood sugars (especially in diabetics), and since cortisone is a stress steroid I've heard some people can feel like they are jittery or on edge. But I honestly haven't heard of persistent nausea is a common side effect.
It is possible, but an unusual side effect. If it persists more than a
week, have a doctor check you out for more common causes of nausea.

Hope it helps!

Dr Bose