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Feeling Nervous, Anxiety Attacks After Getting Cortisone Injection. Elevated Blood Pressure
Hi I had a cortisone injection in the L3 a couple of weeks ago . Ever since I have been vey nervous and have anxiety attacks around evening time. Also, the bottom of my blood pressure has increased from 78/80 to 85/86. The top number runs around 138 to 148, Which is high for me. I feel very gittery and nervious about 3:00 until the time I go to bed. is this normal
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Cortisone can raise the pressure and sugar.
Nothing to worry – from a single dose, as in your case.
Anxiety is less likely – rather euphoria and sense of well being is common!
It is better to be evaluated by a psychiatrist...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Cortisone can raise the pressure and sugar.
Nothing to worry – from a single dose, as in your case.
Anxiety is less likely – rather euphoria and sense of well being is common!
It is better to be evaluated by a psychiatrist...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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