I have arthiritis in my foot and normally don't have high blood pressure.
I received a cortisone shot yesterday for foot pain. Does cortisone cause High Blood Pressure?
Question posted by Barbara McCoy on 27 Jan 2010
Last updated on 28 August 2021
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4 Answers
Jo1952
28 Aug 2021
Yes it can and other side effects! I got heart palpitations and pain in other’s nerves I will never get cortisone again
kimmie1
28 Jan 2010
I have received numerous cortisone shots for arthristis and have not had high blood pressure as an adverse effect. But, that doesn't mean it will not happen. Just getting a shot might cause my blood pressure to go up. I hate them. Especially painfull ones like cortisone shots. I am sorry for that. I have to get one soon in my thumb and am not looking forward to it... kimmie1
soso2
12 Feb 2010
dont bother with cortisone shots in your thumb if it is for trigger thumb
i had to hv surgery anyway, and the cortisone made be very very agitated
the surgery was less painful than the shots, and can be done with a local anesthetic
kimmie1
12 Feb 2010
I already had surgery last April. They re-constructed my thumb joint, added a tendon and fused it. Bad mistake. You think with two screwed up fusions in my back I would have learned. I have had the shot in my thumb before the surgery and you are correct. It hurt like hell. I cried. Thanks for your comment. kimmie1
chronicpainhurts
12 Feb 2010
OH YES~ all of it can cause HBP, pain, shot, anxeity from shot, in the foot I am SURE is VERY painful... I guess I would rather live with the pain in some ways, got a shot in my knee once... Just once... rather live with the pain! Good luck~
Jo1952
28 Aug 2021
Some people get s different side effects from cortisone steroids
itsmetoo2
27 Jan 2010
Not only can the chemical makeup of the shot cause high blood pressure. But having a shot in the foot can definately cause severe pain which causes your blood pressure to go up.
Jo1952
28 Aug 2021
Me too
Marvell
27 Jan 2010
Yes, Cortisone can cause high blood pressure.
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