I had 7 cortisone injections last week in my hips and have had a heavy chest since, like heartburn and intergestion. I feel sometimes it is worse after coffee or some foods but the pain is not getting any less, is it part of the side effects of cortisone Trevor YYYY@YYYY
Hi. Yes, cortisone injection can cause stomach upset. Heartburn (due to acid reflux) and indigestion can occur for a few days following cortisone injections. I suggest you to take a proton pump inhibitor on an empty stomach before breakfast or an antacid to overcome the stomach upset caused by cortisone injections. Hope this will help.