Steroid Shots - much worse than anticipated!

oicyur · #1 July 16th, 2012, 10:28 AM

This weekend I went in for steroid shots, and holy cow it was a way worse experience then what I was expecting!

First, it felt like they were putting pure acid into my bum as it went in (a little warning, please?!?), and then a few hours later my thigh to my mid back (just on the side where the shot was given) started cramping up and hurting! The pain woke me up and kept me awake for hours that night!

Second day, I asked the nurse to put the shot in slower and that helped the acid/pain of the meds going in A LOT! I got some percacet (sp?) and that helped for a few hours, but then my already sore back started hurting again on the side of the shot again and I went in to L&D for something stronger. I couldn't hold still because of the pain in my back while they were monitoring me!!

So I got some Morphine and slept beautifully that night.

HOWEVER, ever since the second dose of steroids and the pain meds baby hasn't been moving much. I'm trying to be patient and let the meds completely get out of my system before I start to worry to much, but of course that's easier said than done.

I'm still groggy 30 hours after the shot was given to me and the baby IS moving, but just not very often. So, perhaps since I'm still groggy he is too?

I thought this would be a lot less uneventful than it was!

morethanamom4 · #2 July 16th, 2012, 10:32 AM

I would guess the meds (percs and morphine) are probably making him a little groggy too. I think I'd ask just to be sure though.

amazing_love · #3 July 16th, 2012, 10:34 AM

I'm sorry it was an unpleasant experience

I've never heard of them being too painful but i also don't know much about them.. not sure how common that is. I'm glad its over now! I hope baby boy starts moving again soon for ya!!

GeekLover11 · #4 July 16th, 2012, 10:37 AM

Ugh!! I am so sorry it was such a nightmare. I hope things get better for you!

momma_d · #5 July 16th, 2012, 10:40 AM

Oh no! I'm sorry that went so crappy for you! I wouldn't think it would be such a big ordeal either! I hope you start feeling better sooner than later!

Lyz · #6 July 16th, 2012, 11:51 AM

The shots are definitely not pleasant and burned like crap but the only side effect I had was it was too sore to lay on that side they gave me th shot. You must be groggy from the morphine. If you are concerned, I would call your dr office before they close and see what they say.

2Reasons2Smile · #7 July 16th, 2012, 12:54 PM

Sorry to hear it was so painful (have never had them so thanks for the heads up to just in case) I would think baby is also still groggy if you are. Hope your feeling better soon from the shots

InnocentDevil · #8 July 16th, 2012, 01:16 PM

I'm going to get my first one in about 45 minutes. I'm sooo nervous!

Lyz · #9 July 16th, 2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by InnocentDevil

I'm going to get my first one in about 45 minutes. I'm sooo nervous!

my first one just stung when she was administering the drug, it was the second one that was the doozy for me. Don't be nervous!

Blessed Mommy Of 5 · #10 July 16th, 2012, 03:24 PM

Sorry about the pain!! I've never had steroid shots. I definitely think that if you are still groggy then baby is as well. That is more than likely why you aren't feeling much movement. I would say if baby doesn't pass the kick count test that you go ahead and call and let your OB know.

3Sapphires · #11 July 16th, 2012, 03:50 PM

that sounds awful! Try and drink lots of water to flush the meds out.

Kierasmom · #12 July 16th, 2012, 06:08 PM

Sounds awful. Hope you feel better and he starts moving more. I had steroids with my twins and didn't feel a thing and had no side effects. I think the pain meds could make him a little slower but it shouldn't last long.

LovesTheRain · #13 July 16th, 2012, 06:24 PM

feel better soon! I'll pray for you. *hugs*

destiny hope · #14 July 16th, 2012, 06:53 PM

Definitely narcotic pain believers slower the baby right down if you look it up on Google you will see that is m but i would wait till tomorrow.. good luckost likely what is happening if your worried call l&d

bettyearl · #15 July 16th, 2012, 08:10 PM

Morphine will slow baby down just like you, so once you are back to normal be looking for your little one to speed up too.

The shots sound MISERABLE!! I'm so so sorry!

oicyur · #16 July 17th, 2012, 08:11 AM

Thanks, everyone. Baby started picking up the activity yesterday afternoon, and then made up for his inactivity all evening and night!

Made me feel lots better.

From what I've been hearing and reading my experience with the steroids isn't a very common thing. Sheesh! I'm really really glad it's a memory now. (Can it be September NOW please?!?!)