If you’ve ever suffered from sciatica - then you don’t need me to tell you how debilitating the condition can be. From shooting and searing pain into your buttocks that can run all the way down to ...

Knee pain can be debilitating, making simple tasks like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing up a painful experience. For many, the quick fix seems to be a cortisone shot - an anti-inflammatory ...

Nagging pain in your shoulder can be extremely annoying. But when it starts to interfere with things you love to do - you can’t help but wonder - is it time to get a cortisone shot? When you’ve got ...

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD Key Takeaways Cortisone injections can cause a temporary rise in blood sugar for people with diabetes.People with diabetes should monitor their blood sugar ...

If preterm labor is a possibility, these shots can help protect your baby's lungs and improve outcomes. Here's when they're ...

Injections can reduce inflammation and pain from joint and tendon overuse. But if they become ineffective, surgery might be needed.

The Yankees believe the cortisone shot will help reduce inflammation and restore mobility. It should give Anthony Volpe a better chance to regain his form. With the postseason race heating up, the ...

Oakland Athletics right fielder Stephen Piscotty, who missed both ends of a doubleheader Tuesday, had a cortisone shot in his left wrist Wednesday and now will wait a couple of days at least before ...