How do members experience Cortisone Injection?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Joint pain 85 45
Pain 63 21
Pain in hip(s) 61 14
Back pain 16 9
Pain in shoulder(s) 13 9
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Injection site pain 5
Pain 4
Weight gain 4
Achiness 2
Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) 2
Headaches 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 13
Moderate 13
Mild 22
None 83

Member evaluations

Lakotawoman

evaluated on Nov 21, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for rotator cuff pain: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Sagen

evaluated on Apr 18, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain in lower back: Slight
  • Side effects: None

MaineGuy

evaluated on Jul 15, 2003

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain in hip(s): Major
  • Side effects: None