The side effects of Cortisone Shots occur right away or within 72 hours of receiving the shot. The most common side effect of a cortisone shot is pain at the injection site. You may experience soreness in the muscle group that surrounds your affected joint.
DownloadYou may bleed a bit immediately after getting the shot. You also might notice a slight discoloration of your skin at the site of the injection in the days directly following the shot.
Another common side effect is the aggravation of the inflammation that the shot was intended to treat. This inflammation flare-up is called a “cortisone flare.”
You may experience a decrease in the thickness of the foot fat pad and if Diabetic temporary increase in blood sugar.
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