Cortisone Injections

[ferlew]

Is it possible for a cortisone injection, for example - into the hip joint, to have any kind of mind altering effects please?
I ask because a pal's hubby is refusing them on the grounds the injections leave him grumpy and cross for weeks afterwards.
Thank you.

[Mamyalynne]

It is a reported possible side effect of steroids.

[EDDIE51]

Never heard of any effects on the mind,I've had them a few times.
They can be painful for a while though, so possibly he had a painful reaction and that made him grumpy.

[ferlew]

Ok thanks, I had no idea it could do this, never experienced that myself and have had a good few. Will report back to her, I said I would ask on here. :)

[Buenchico]

Quote (about steroids in general):
"Steroids don't tend to cause significant side effects if they're taken for a short time or at a low dose.

But sometimes they can cause unpleasant side effects, such as an increased appetite, mood changes and difficulty sleeping"

Source:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Corticosteroid-(drugs)/Pages/Introduction.aspx#side-effects

However that link goes on to say "This is most common with steroid tablets" and this link, specifically about cortisone injections, doesn't mention mood changes among the possible side effects:
http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflets/Orthopaedics%20bones%20and%20muscles_Cortisone%20injections%20shoulders%20or%20elbows.htm

So it seems that it's not impossible that the injections have been responsible your pal's hubby's mood changes but it's extremely unusual.

[237SJ]

Some people do seem to have problems with them http://www.steadyhealth.com/topics/emotional-effects-of-cortisone-injections

[cupotee2]

I've had cortisone injections in several joints. Hubby had one last year int his hip under sedation. No after effects at all other than be free from pain for a few months. The his was replaced end of last year.

[Sqad]

Anything can happen in the practice of medicine.
The side effects that your husband is having being due to steroid injection........very unlikely......very unlikely.

[Peter Pedant]

the short answer is no

qualified with - at this dose
and where it is - in the joint ( or intra-articular ) would cause it to leak out slowly

yes at the dose I get - 90 mg Pred a day for five days
one of pred equals 40 of cortisone - so that is 3600 mg equiv of cortisone. Skeep disturbance from day one and feel pretty mad days 3 4 and 5.

and finally - - - -
he's the patient and what he says goes .....
if he doesnt want them - then dont have them
it is his body and his choice .....
patient autonomy and all that

[ferlew]

Thank you everyone :)