had cortisone shot Wednesday now my forearms are burning

anon53727290 · January 16, 2015, 4:07pm

I had a cortisone shot Wednesday in my left shoulder. It hurt for two days, better today. But I realized my forearms on both arms arm hot. Is this common with cortisone shots? Rest of arms feel fine. Its just the forearms that are hot.

Lori

nh_user_607827 · February 20, 2015, 4:47am

I had a sImIlar response to a cortIsone shot; In my case the heat and redness went away In a few days. I belIeve It was an Inflammatory response, but perhaps you should tell your MD. I'm not goIng to have any more of the same shots, personally.

anon53727290 · February 20, 2015, 7:08pm

Mine lasted about four days. At night I started putting aloe vera on it; it helped.

nh_user_607827 · February 21, 2015, 12:33am

i just remembered; my reaction to the shot started with bright red (face) cheeks, which threw me off, until the arm turned hot and red. Steroids are peculiar and cause wierd reactions, i think. Hope it helps you in the long run.

anon53727290 · February 23, 2015, 4:59pm

After the shot pain went away and the burning went away the shot has helped a lot. Not sure if I would want another one though.

nh_user_607827 · February 23, 2015, 10:48pm

My shot didn't seem to do much after the initial slight increase in pain. I see the ortho-doctor tomorrow, but if he pulls out his needle I'm leaving.