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What Causes Symptoms Of Flu After Taking Steriod Shot For Shoulder Pain?

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Posted on Fri, 27 May 2016
Question: I has just taken a Steriod shot for shoulder pain and since I have had what seems like a case of flue could this be caused by the shot
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief answer...in general doesn't happen but is possible in few people
Detailed answer....
Hello,Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.

Some people can develop flu like symptoms like headache,lightheadednes ,nausea,stomach cramps after a steroid shot, but these symptoms doesn't last long and are over in a day or two. Nothing to worry regarding this.

I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.

Best of luck
Thanks
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What Causes Symptoms Of Flu After Taking Steriod Shot For Shoulder Pain?

Brief answer...in general doesn't happen but is possible in few people Detailed answer.... Hello,Welcome to HCM, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. Some people can develop flu like symptoms like headache,lightheadednes ,nausea,stomach cramps after a steroid shot, but these symptoms doesn't last long and are over in a day or two. Nothing to worry regarding this. I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks