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"Bad Reaction To Knee Injection"

Written By: Chloe Wilson, BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed by: KPE Medical Review Board

Knee Pain Explained #AskUs - Bad reaction to knee injection

Rose
July 26, 2017

I had an injection in my right knee yesterday morning and at 5:00 pm I could not walk because my equilibrium was all out of control. Is this usual and what do I do now? It has subsided but not completely. My heart rate was out of sight and my blood pressure was very high. Is this normal?

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Chloe Wilson - Knee Pain Explained Team
July 27, 2017

Some people do have a reaction to knee injections I'm afraid, but it should be short lived and settle within 1-3 days really. The most common side effect is a short term increase in symptoms, but that only affects around 5% of people.

Other typical side effects of steroid injections include facial flushing, elevated blood sugar levels and bruising.

How are you doing today? Chloe

Knee Pain Explained #AskUs - Bad reaction to knee injection

Rose
July 28, 2017

I am alright at this time. I do not understand why the CNP or the nurse did not explain that I should not have taken my blood pressure medicine and the contents of the injection was not on the print out I was given. This could have been avoided. Thank you.

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Chloe Wilson - Knee Pain Explained Team
July 28, 2017

Yes, that is frustrating. I'm sorry you weren't given the correct information, but I'm glad to hear you are feeling better now. Chloe


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