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Injections

akacountrygirl
akacountrygirl

I had an injection last week into my knee.  I have had several injections over the years all over my back, hips. feet ect but the never worked. 


Well this time I did get some relief.  I still have pain but it is not near as bad as it was.  I could hardly walk without assistance.


So if any of you are considering injections (even if they haven't worked in the past) try it again.



Much love and gratitude.

billwfriend
billwfriend
I get good results from cortisone in my knee.....I now just get it in the non replaced knee...not sure they would consider it in the one that has been replaced but really why? there is little pain there....
annettearizona
annettearizona
glad ot hear you're getting some relief
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
The Cortisone injections in the knee joints do usually tend to offer some amount of relief, it differs from person to person as to how long it lasts. The problem with it, as with many meds, is moderation, too much and they can cause more harm than good. So they do limit how many you can get in a year.

Bill no, they wouldn't give you a cortisone injection in your fake knee, the fake joint doesn't need steroids or lidocaine or any type of lubrication help....your pretty much stuck with what you've got.
akacountrygirl
akacountrygirl
Well, it has been 2 wks now since my injection. It does not hurt as bad as it did but it still hurts to walk. So, I have been spending a lot of time in bed. Besides the knee, my back has decided to have muscle spasms. I truly believe that the muscle relaxers cause them but I have no proof. I am actually taking them for my nerves. I get so uptight. When I am in pain I really get stressed and that just makes the pain worse.

I thought about checking into Behavior Heath to get my meds straightened out but they never seem to help me. So, Here I go again all on my own. With the support you guys give me, I am not dangling in the way. I hate saying this but it takes someone in pain to know what is really like. It effects you physically, emotionally, and mentally. Very hard to deal with without some support. My husband gives me none.
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