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luci
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Steroid Injections?
« on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 12:45pm »

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Have any of you ever had a steroid injection in the joint, of a hip, knee, etc.?

If so, tell me the good about it. Did it stop the pain? Is it worth the effort?

I'm told a numbing substance goes in first, then the steroid. This sounds to me as if it would be horrible!

Ok, tell me the good reasons to do this, rather than to have constant pain a a hip?

I need support, for the thought of it makes me cringe.

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« Reply #1 on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 12:49pm »

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Luci,
I had a steriod injection in my shoulder. It hurt like the dickens but then my shoulder was pain free for about six weeks. Unfortunately I required surgery so I did not get anymore injections. I do know that there are concerns regarding long term usage so you might want to research it a bit if this is going to be more than a one time thing.

It did stop my pain but as far as it being worth it, I coulndn't say.

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« Reply #2 on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 12:51pm »

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Steroid injections are commonly used in professional sports to mask an injury so that an athlete can perform to his full potential.

The original use of the steroid is to promote rapid healing due to the tissue forming characteristics of the steroid.

In normal instances like your's luci, it would seem that the steriod is being prescribed to reduce pain/inflamation? If so....this would be to allow normative functioning of the affected joint...BUT...it may allow an injury to become worse (tear, degeneration, etc) leading to invasive corrective surgery later.....sooo....

It DOES work (I've had both shoulders shot when bodybuilding....dumb ass move by the way....) and the results can be amazing elimination of chronic pain....but...realize going in that you are probably just postponing dealing with this injury until later...

This is not a professional medical opinion....

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« Reply #3 on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 1:00pm »

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It is the hip joint, and the pain keeps me from doing things I like, like walking Roll Eyes

I know it is used on athletes, but what I want to know and probably o one can tell me for sure is how long it will last. If the guarantee is only 6 weeks, why bother? An injection all the way to the hip joint, OMG! :yikes:

Tomorrow is the xray, that is if I don't chicken out, been supposed to do this for a month. I know, I know, some of you will say it doesn't hurt bad enough if I haven't gone already, but it does!

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« Reply #4 on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 1:11pm »

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The period of relief varies between individuals luci and is affected by many, many variables!!!

sorry....wish I could offer more help....how about some moral support??!! Grin

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« Reply #5 on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 5:45pm »

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Re: Steroid Injections?
« Reply #6 on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 6:49pm »

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It's a good plan to check with your Dr and see what he says about it. Metabolife is an OTC "medicine" that had a fantastic pitch speech too, and one of the key ingredients was killing some people and causing severe personality changes in others. Just because it's all natural or over the counter does not make it safe. Talk to your doctor about the ingredients and possible side effects.

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« Reply #7 on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 7:39pm »

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I've had a knee replacement, and the other knee injected with Synvisc. I wasn't too excited about having the second surgery, since it took so long for my system to get over the first one. Synvisc did help, and the shots didn't hurt much, but lately, the knee has become more painful once again. I would be willing to try FLUIDjoint, if my doctor argrees. I've been taking the Glucosamine/chondroitin comb. for years, and it helped up to a point. I need to have a shoulder repaired before anything. I'm going in for an MRI to determine the extent of the damage to the joint, then we'll talk about alternatives. It's been injected with cortisone a couple of times. It wasn't bad the first time, the second hurt a bit. The hip is something else again, but your doctor should be able allay your fears. Everyone's experience will be different. I hope you find the answers you need.

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Re: Steroid Injections?
« Reply #8 on: Jun 28^th, 2004, 8:29pm »

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hmmm... steriod... hmm.. it will make you hyper-active... well.. i said that because my 3 yr old godson had this sickness in his kidney since his first year... and he was regularly injected with steriod to help him.... well it lifelong for him... it made him very active.. being a toodler.. he is already an active kid.. plus the steriods.. well.. he's very active... Cheesy

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« Reply #9 on: Jun 29^th, 2004, 2:06pm »

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Pau, the joint injections don't have that effect. I've taken prednisone before and it does have that effect internally.

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« Reply #10 on: Jul 6^th, 2004, 10:34am »

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OKAY! So I got the word wrong! It's a cortesone shot right to the hip joint, OUCH! I'm gathering up my courage to do this Roll Eyes

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« Reply #11 on: Jul 6^th, 2004, 12:16pm »

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No shots feel good, but in our lives we have to get them from time to time. I know you'll do fine, you're a very strong lady.

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« Reply #12 on: Jul 6^th, 2004, 1:17pm »

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I was prescribed Cortesone when it was first available - waaaaay bac in 1959. This stuff truly DOES work but it's used more for a "patch" or a quick fix, luci.

Has your doctor suggested to you that you mayeby should have surgery? And you're trying to not have surgery yet? If so, just realize that over time, the damage will become more severe and so will the pain.

I remember back a couple of years ago when Pocket had her surgery. It takes a strong and informed person to go ahead and that surgery. That's you, luci. As Rhune said - talke to your doctor for straight forward info.

Keep us up on this! Kiss

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« Reply #13 on: Jul 6^th, 2004, 1:27pm »

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I have, about one month ago. My Mom had cortesone injections into her back several years ago and she had not had back pain since then. And yes, I'm trying to not have back surgery, but this is in my hip joint.
As for back surgery, I've been through two with my little bitty daughter when she was 18 and then a fusion when she was 20, yes, she was so young. I was a total wreck but hid it from her!

As they say, "when you hurt bad enough, you get it done"
and I'm there!

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« Reply #14 on: Jul 6^th, 2004, 1:54pm »

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Good luck to you, Luci......and I hope the doctor is so expert with the needle, that you barely feel it. Let us know how it goes.

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