Q: Hypoglycemia And Steroid Injections
asked by:
leelee0905
on July 13th, 2007
New User
About 4 months ago, I developed a keloid scar due to a small surgical procedure. My dermatologist suggested using steroid shots to decrease the size and color of the scar. Every month I had been receiving a shot, and over the next few months I began feeling worse and worse. I had hypoglycemic symptoms (dizziness, fatigue, anxiety,heart palpitations,etc) every once in awhile, but as I continued to get the injections I noticed I began feeling worse, but when I ate the symptoms temporarily subsided. I cancelled my next injection and I have felt alot better, and almost all the symptoms are gone. Is there anyway that the steroids could have caused the hypoglycemia or could they atleast be related? I have read that steroids temporarily increase blood sugar but this does not make sense to me. I have also read that they can increase adrenaline in the body. If anyone has any ideas I would really appreciate an answer. Thanks
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