<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Doctor, Two days ago I received an Epidural Steroid Injection, and lastevening I just happened to monitor my BP, and was somewhat surprised. What normally used to read 13867 was 18590.Could this have been caused by the shot I received. This morningit is still 17078 after taking my meds. Thank You,Gary E.  <response>: Hello, An epidural steroid injection would only cause a transient rise, if at all in blood pressure for about twenty-four hours depending on which steroid is given. It is more likely that your blood pressure not adequately controlled. Keep monitoring regularly morning and evening to check for variability, and consult your physician if it is still high. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. 