What are the risks of steroid injections?
Possible risks and side effects of the steroids include facial redness, occasional low-grade fevers or flu-like symptoms, hiccups, sweating, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, increased heart rate, increased urination, generalized swelling, and abdominal cramping or bloating. These side effects occur in less than 5% of patients and commonly disappear within a few days after the injection. If your symptoms are lasting more than a week, please contact our office. If you are a diabetic, follow your sugars carefully for a few days, as steroids can make your blood sugar rise. Small risk of infection (although the skin is cleaned thoroughly with an antiseptic solution), a small amount of bleeding may occur. Always notify your physician if you are or could be pregnant! Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Photo-Laser Therapy: L-A-S-E-R is an acronym for Light Amplification Stimulated
