Hair Loss and Teeth Problems After Cortisone Injections

Hello, Dr.,
The strangest thing happened to me. I got 2 shots in my shoulder and 1 in my back (cortizone) for trigger point pain of fibromyalgia, then 3 months later I had another one in my back. Very soon afterward my hair started falling out by the handful. Then I began getting lesions on my arms, chest, and face. Both things cleared up after many months. Now the latest thing that has happened is my teeth are dissolving quickly. My teeth were fine a year ago and now I have not one top or bottom front tooth that is intact, they are just melting away. Nobody can figure out what is going on with me. It’s pretty scarey. Any thoughts? Thank you (I am 55 years old)

Based on what you are describing, I really would not know where to start. The problem sounds alarming, and you should get yourself to a good doctor ASAP for an examination. I’ll try to give some general information, hoping that it relates to what you’re experiencing…

Teeth problems are commonly associated with fibromyalgia, particularly from grinding of the teeth due to Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, also known as TMJD or TMJ. See this article at PsychologyToday.com for more information. As for the hair loss, cortisone shots can sometimes cause it — see Cortisone Shots and Hair Loss.