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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth will miss at least a couple of days after receiving a cortisone injection this morning in his right shoulder to relieve inflammation in his sprained AC joint.