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What Causes Disturbed Sleep And Sweating After Taking A Steroid Shot?
Question: I took a steroid shot for a sinus infection and I am sweating this evening. Normal? Having trouble sleeping
Brief Answer:
Sleep disturbance is a side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Steroids are very effective if you have allergic rhinitis but can decrease your immunity and worsen a bacterial infection if not covered by an antibiotic.
Do you have any fever?
Steroids can produce anxiety , emotional changes and sleep disturbance. Sweating may be related to the infection or maybe an unusual side effect.
Sleep disturbance is a side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Steroids are very effective if you have allergic rhinitis but can decrease your immunity and worsen a bacterial infection if not covered by an antibiotic.
Do you have any fever?
Steroids can produce anxiety , emotional changes and sleep disturbance. Sweating may be related to the infection or maybe an unusual side effect.
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