Injections

[jpd54]

I get cortisone shots in my shoulder, my elbow and my knees.  How often can you injections in one spot?

I just had one in my knee a month ago, and it is hurting again.

                jpd

[Skylar]

Personally I refuse to get them - the pain can come back within a day or two or longer depending on the problem and the cortisone can cause other problems to the tissue.

[Cassi307]

My mother had Paget's and used to get them every 6 months for her knees. I had to get them a few times and the relief was very temporary. Sometimes physical therapy will help to strengthen the muscles in the surrounding area. Talk to your md about options.

[Tinker]

jpd, I personally would never get any more cortisone shots.  Generally, cortisone should not be given repeatedly as it can cause damage to the joint.

I got one on my knee about 6 mos ago after arthroscopic knee surgery due to pain.  It didn't help at all and only made the pain worse.  You can also develop a steroid flare.  It's very painful and I decided I'd never have another cortisone shot.

Google this, jpd.  Get the facts because I don't think you'll want to get these injections repeatedly.  I'm not a doc but I personally will never get another cortisone shot.

[eyeamdry]

Sometimes it's time to look at knee replacement.  Only you and your dr would know if this is the case.

[jpd54]

Thanks for all the replies.  The dr just did an MRI of my knee.  He said it only showed osteoarthritis and degenerative disease.  He said it was not time for a knee replacement yet.  I guess I may have to get a cane to walk with. Sometimes my knee gives out on me. 

Thanks again!

                 jpd

[Momedic]

Have you asked or talked to him about the U-flexa shots? They are different than the cortisone shots.  I have tricompartmental arthritis in both knees and am looking towards getting both knees replaced but they won't do it yet because I am "too young". so this is my only option at this point for any kind of pain relief if I want to be able to walk at all.  I have also had the cortisone shots, but I have had severe pain in my knees for many years and needed some kind of relief so I could continue to walk.  I don't know how much longer they are going to put off the replacements, but I am hoping not much longer!!  I hate this pain!! 
SJS can also cause tendinitis repeatedly, if I remember what I read correctly.  I try to to PT at home on my shoulder, as I have that as well.
Good luck to you and hope you find some pain relief soon!!

[mebog]

Have you tried water theraphy? I've needed new knees for several years my Dr. said that due to my bad lungs I wouldn't be able to have surgery. I'm 75 yrs old and to pain was really bad even though I walk with a walker.  I asked if I could have physical therapy, he said only water therapy. He gave me the order and I started. Took about a mo. before I could tell but it is really helping.


I hope this is of some help,
mebog

[jazzlover]

Do everything you can to avoid another one!!