What is Cortisone Injection?
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Cortisone is a steroid hormone and along with adrenaline is one of the main stress hormones associated with the "fight or flight" response to stressors. Cortisone can be administered by injection for a variety of indications and functions as an immune suppressant.
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How do members experience Cortisone Injection?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint pain | 85 | 45 | |
| Pain | 62 | 21 | |
| Pain in hip(s) | 61 | 14 | |
| Back pain | 16 | 9 | |
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 13 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Injection site pain | 5 | |
| Pain | 4 | |
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Achiness | 2 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 2 | |
| Headaches | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 13 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 22 | |
| None | 83 |
Member evaluations
Lakotawoman
evaluated on Nov 21, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for rotator cuff pain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Sagen
evaluated on Apr 18, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pain in lower back: Slight
- Side effects: None
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MaineGuy
evaluated on Jul 15, 2003
- Perceived effectiveness for pain in hip(s): Major
- Side effects: None
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