It has been over a week since I had a cortisone shot in each knee. I still cannot speak above a whisper. It has happened before but never lasted this long.
I lost my voice after two cortisone shots?
Question posted by mawmawb on 26 Dec 2013
Last updated on 14 August 2022 by MrRoundel
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3 Answers
MrRoundel
14 Aug 2022
I too lost my voice after getting cortisone injections in my lower back. And I don't believe that it has to do with an immune compromised infection because my voice was improving before I got the second series of shots. Then, within 24 hours of receiving second series, my voice went hoarse again. Seems directly related to me. I am now left hoping it will improve again in a few days. It's frustrating.
MadyMusic
18 Nov 2016
My husband said he was hoarse after an epidural, which contains cortisone--sounded odd to ME, but he was adamant that the shot brought it on...
kaismama
26 Dec 2013
I'd suggest you see an ENT dr. If its happened before you have something going on with your voice. The only thing prednisone could have to do with it is if you got an infection because the prednisone decreased your immunity.
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